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
Food & Drink Sep. 30, 2022 1:02 pm1243d ago
The barbecue icon is planning yet another trip down South to feed thousands of Hurricane Ian victims starting next week. See how you can donate.
Food & Drink Sep. 29, 2022 8:21 am1244d ago
See inside the only thin French pancakes offered in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Sep. 29, 2022 6:00 am1244d ago
Haile Duncan’s award comes after she went from a single restaurant owner to a restaurateur in a matter of a few months with the openings of La Casita and Mamacita Taco Pub.
Restaurants Sep. 29, 2022 5:45 am1244d ago
The sweet and salty snack shop opened at 118 Second St. SE on Aug. 30.
Community Sep. 29, 2022 2:44 am1244d ago
The refugee resettlement organization has partnered with the furniture rescue non-profit to better serve the community after welcoming a large influx of Afghans refugees.
Restaurants Sep. 28, 2022 6:00 am1245d ago
The new restaurant, a collaboration between Cedar Rapids restaurant group Fun Not Fancy and restaurateur Kory Nanke, tentatively plans to open Nov. 1.
Restaurants Sep. 28, 2022 7:21 am1245d ago
“Unfortunately, due to ongoing staffing issues, I plan to sell the bakery. My wish it to sell to someone who wants to carry on making out great products,” owner Tom Schmitt said in a social media post.
Restaurants Sep. 28, 2022 11:46 am1245d ago
The Kingston Village coffee shop plans to open a second location soon in Uptown Marion.
Restaurants Sep. 27, 2022 5:45 am1246d ago
Sidekick Coffee & Books at 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. in Iowa City started offering The Eat Shop’s cookies, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, kolaches and more as its exclusive provider of baked goods starting Sept. 19.
Restaurants Sep. 21, 2022 7:54 am1252d ago
The Mexican restaurant opens the second location six years after it found success on Gateway Place SW.
Things To Do Sep. 21, 2022 6:15 am1252d ago
As the first-place winner, Nasraddin will receive a $20,000 credit toward architectural design services, build-out support and business education for a new build-out. He also will get first choice for one of five properties available for build-out downtown.
Things To Do Sep. 21, 2022 5:45 am1252d ago
The location in the strip mall was home to Rocky O’Brien’s Public House, which closed June 26.
Things To Do Sep. 20, 2022 6:15 am1253d ago
The downtown restaurant anchor is on the market for the second time since it first closed in November 2020.
Things To Do Sep. 20, 2022 6:00 am1253d ago
The new menu served at the Nagle Family Clubhouse focuses more on smoked meats, traditional barbecue sides, certified Angus beef burgers and a wide selection of craft beer.
People & Places Sep. 20, 2022 5:30 am1253d ago
See how participants fared in a game simulating the trials and despair of navigating the refugee resettlement process, an event part of Welcoming Week in Cedar Rapids. It’s easier said than done.

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