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
People & Places Aug. 26, 2022 6:11 pm1209d ago
For more than 20 years, volunteer Corinnie Ketelsen found joy in doing the little things for the smallest patients in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Aug. 24, 2022 6:00 am1211d ago
Two years after her food truck was damaged by the derecho, Phoebe Rios has reopened Rio Burritos to offer a new emphasis on Mexican food in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Aug. 23, 2022 6:15 am1212d ago
El Bajio’s second opening will offer a more bar-forward concept
Restaurants Aug. 23, 2022 6:00 am1212d ago
The restaurant and bar, now rebranded as HP Pub & Grub, will reopen Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at 624 Center Point Rd NE.
People & Places Aug. 19, 2022 1:42 am1217d ago
See how Jeaniejo Bailey commemorates personal memories from breast milk, ashes and more.
Restaurants Aug. 17, 2022 6:00 am1218d ago
Specials this month include the Summertime S’mores latte and the Summertime S’mores dipped waffle cone, part of the camper’s rotating ice cream flavors. Other signatures include the Sweet Honey latte and Ice Cream latte.
Restaurants Aug. 17, 2022 5:45 am1218d ago
The hour expansion is rare at a time when most restaurants are reducing their hours or continuing pandemic hour reductions due to ongoing labor shortages in the industry.
Things To Do Aug. 16, 2022 3:57 pm1219d ago
This year’s nighttime favorite returns to downtown Cedar Rapids with more than 100 vendors and entertainment.
Restaurants Aug. 16, 2022 6:00 am1219d ago
Everbowl, a California-based chain, will open its first location in Cedar Rapids as part of a 10-store deal in Iowa.
Community Aug. 16, 2022 6:00 am1219d ago
At no cost to themselves, Alliant Energy customers managed to raise $10,000 for Iowa food bank partners.
Restaurants Aug. 16, 2022 5:45 am1219d ago
The candlelight dinner on the 16th Avenue Bridge of Lions between Czech Village and New Bohemia features options from Amos Deans Catering, Czech Town Station, Lion Bridge Brewing Company and Peppercorn Food Company.
Health Care and Medicine Aug. 13, 2022 12:34 pm1222d ago
The first vaccination clinics for monkeypox will be held at LGBTQ bars in Linn and Johnson counties.
Food & Drink Aug. 16, 2022 4:24 pm1219d ago
We tried all of the foods on the Iowa State Fair’s top 10 new foods list. See our Top picks among the 2022 finalists vying for the prize of the top new food this year and seven other semi-finalists.
Government & Politics Aug. 12, 2022 8:39 pm1223d ago
Randy Evans of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council speaks to the challenges of successfully filing open records requests with government entities.
Restaurants Aug. 10, 2022 9:52 am1225d ago
The former space of Van B’s Brew on East Washington Street in Iowa City is being renovated for The Green House

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