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 Mar. 31, 2022 6:00 am1277d ago
A new American restaurant has found ready success in Coralville ahead of plans to expand to Marion and Des Moines.
Restaurants Mar. 30, 2022 6:00 am1278d ago
The owner of Marco’s Grilled Cheese has opened a new tropical escape on North Linn Street in Iowa City.
Restaurants Mar. 30, 2022 4:00 pm1277d ago
MIX, formerly known as MIX Sushi & Kitchen in downtown Cedar Rapids, is introducing hot pot to Marion and the northern Corridor.
Community Mar. 28, 2022 6:00 am1280d ago
See nearly 100 looks on the runway with a message focused on sustainable fashion.
People & Places May. 11, 2023 11:29 am871d ago
As she pursues her lineage with few documents left intact after World War II, Springville resident Lena Gebotszrajber Gilbert hopes to soon have Polish citizenship to prove that Hitler wasn’t ultimately successful in the genocide of millions of Jews, including most of her relatives.
Restaurants Mar. 23, 2022 6:00 am1285d ago
The Mexican category of restaurants is growing in Cedar Rapids, but it’s finding more diversity in its growth, too.
Restaurants Mar. 22, 2022 6:00 am1286d ago
Up in Smoke has filled the vacancy left by Anvil Meat Market & Deli’s departure in 2021.
Restaurants Mar. 22, 2022 6:00 am1286d ago
After several months of remodeling, Bluebird Cafe has opened another location, branching out to Solon.
Things To Do Mar. 19, 2022 7:00 am1289d ago
Support the sports organization for those with physical disabilities in Wellman on March 26.
Arts & Entertainment Mar. 18, 2022 12:11 pm1290d ago
Following a successful festival circuit tour, “East of Middle West,” a feature-length crime drama written by Iowa City filmmaker Mokotsi Rukundo, will debut soon at FilmScene in Iowa City.
People & Places Mar. 18, 2022 6:00 am1290d ago
Michael Bornstein, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust, will speak on his harrowing experience amid rising antisemitism.
People & Places Mar. 17, 2022 6:00 am1291d ago
Nearly six months after the first Afghans arrived in Cedar Rapids as they fled the Taliban in Afghanistan, a Catherine McAuley Center case worker said about 250 live in the area.
Restaurants Mar. 16, 2022 6:00 am1292d ago
Mama Pearls in Cedar Rapids brings a new take on soul food to a cloud kitchen — and the restaurant has a dessert menu just for the Southern sweet tooth.
Restaurants Mar. 16, 2022 5:45 am1292d ago
Rapid Creek Cidery is merging with Wilson’s Orchard & Farm and reopening as Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue, which will introduce Saturday brunch service to complement its Sunday brunch.
Restaurants Mar. 16, 2022 5:45 am1292d ago
Big Grove Brewery announced Friday a total of $24,000 in grants to a trio of local nonprofits as part of its Big Grove for Good program.