116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Elijah Decious
The first time I learned how to ask good questions was at age 5, when I learned Santa Claus was not real. “Whose lap have I been sitting on all these years?!” was the first question I asked, according to my mother.
I’m a features reporter for The Gazette, which means I have the opportunity to get to know folks on a more personal level, show people the best parts of life and demonstrate how daily news affects members of the community. In addition to covering restaurants and food news, I serve on The Gazette’s Fact Checker team and have a particular passion for human interest pieces as well as stories focusing on marginalized communities.
Sometimes, taking a moment to listen to others and reflect on what they say — even those who might not think they have much of a story to tell — really puts things in perspective.
When I’m not reporting, I like to travel, go bird watching, search for new items to add to my Peanuts collection and keep my cat from scaring away the cardinals on my balcony.
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Latest Articles by Elijah Decious
Restaurants Nov. 1, 2022 5:45 am1211d ago
Coyle’s Hibachi Chef plans to open its first dining room this November on a major Cedar Rapids thoroughfare.
Restaurants Nov. 1, 2022 5:15 am1211d ago
After assuming new ownership with Jeff Beer and Kevin Flanagan, Vito’s on 42nd, at 4100 River Ridge Dr. NE, has taken on a new name for the second time this year.
People & Places Oct. 30, 2022 8:03 am1213d ago
On the darkest day of the lunar month, some say the triumph of light over darkness has more in common with other holidays than you might think.
Restaurants Oct. 27, 2022 6:11 pm1215d ago
Nov. 5 will be last day for Des Moines-based Asian fusion restaurant.
Books Oct. 25, 2022 11:21 pm1217d ago
Mark Brown, a former homeless veterans outreach specialist and street musician, details the life he took for granted.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2022 11:21 pm1217d ago
With multiple spaces across three floors, exclusive brews and a substantial menu from a new New Orleans chef, ReUnion Brewery’s new Iowa City location is a big contender as a restaurant, night club and brewery.
News Oct. 30, 2022 12:53 pm1212d ago
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has rescheduled its 45th flight for Nov. 2 after an abrupt cancellation Oct. 18.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2022 5:45 am1218d ago
See what’s new with the late-night diner.
People & Places Oct. 25, 2022 9:06 am1218d ago
By giving away dozens of bouquets every week or two, Caren Wasta has turned grief into joy — and loss into life.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2022 5:00 am1218d ago
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit that helps foster children in Iowa, is hosting its first Football Pub Crawl on Nov. 10.
Restaurants Oct. 20, 2022 8:14 am1223d ago
Midtown Reserve, part of Epic Catering LLC’s new triplex of restaurants near downtown Cedar Rapids, will be the company’s most upscale offering.
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2022 5:45 am1224d ago
Day said all funds raised for co-owner John Martin and his wife, Denise, will go toward treating Denise’s MAC lung disease and stage 4 COPD.
News Oct. 18, 2022 3:44 pm1224d ago
A flight scheduled to take 90 veterans to a day full of honors in Washington, D.C. has been postponed after airplane malfunctions early Tuesday.
Community Oct. 18, 2022 8:32 am1225d ago
See how you can support the nonprofit’s first gala in November.
Restaurants Oct. 18, 2022 6:00 am1225d ago
A new vendor has opened in NewBo City Market.

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