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
Religion & Belief Aug. 14, 2024 5:38 pm492d ago
The Wild Game Feast at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids isn’t your average church potluck, though it started out as one.
Restaurants Feb. 17, 2022 7:34 am1401d ago
Next to Raygun in the former home of Pig and Porter, Crosby’s brings an extension of Midtown Station to NewBo with a few twists.
Restaurants Feb. 15, 2022 6:00 am1403d ago
About 17 years after it left Williams Boulevard SW, all signs point to Donutland bringing a full-service location back to Southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Feb. 9, 2022 3:24 pm1409d ago
The menus are revealed for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2022, which is extended to 10 days this year. There’s also a change to the Fork and Knife Feast.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2022 6:00 am1410d ago
John’s Grocery will be shifting its focus to expand in other areas like online shopping.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2022 6:00 am1410d ago
Less than a year after Pei’s Ohana Mandarin closed, former manager David Pei is opening a new Asian eatery.
Community Feb. 7, 2022 6:00 am1411d ago
After the pandemic accelerated declining membership trends, service organizations like Downtown Rotary and the Junior League are reevaluating how to recruit new members.
People & Places Sep. 28, 2022 3:11 pm1178d ago
Before it starts a new chapter, patrons reflect on decades of memories made at Basix as they hope future generations make the same memories in Cedar Rapids’ only remaining LGBTQ bar.
Books Feb. 4, 2022 12:02 pm1414d ago
Since the pandemic, libraries have seen an increase in the number of donated books that are not usable for resale purposes. Here are some guidelines to consider before you donate.
Books Feb. 3, 2022 7:00 pm1415d ago
Andrew Steele, a computational biologist and author of “Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old,” will discuss the science of aging and how it’s more than just a matter of time.
Restaurants Feb. 3, 2022 10:22 am1415d ago
Cranky Hank’s is making lots of dough again in an old Shellsburg bank after a 7-year hiatus from its Cedar Rapids locations.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2022 6:00 am1417d ago
A sommelier will lead guests through a tasting of eight French wines while they enjoy light appetizers during the The Láska z Francie (Love from France) Wine Tasting on Feb. 10 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Restaurants Feb. 3, 2022 2:14 pm1415d ago
Czech Town Station will soon offer chimichangas, French toast, cocktails and lunch at the former Lost & Found Provisions and Spirits location in the Czech Village.
People & Places Jan. 28, 2022 12:06 pm1421d ago
Institutions across Eastern Iowa are evolving their definition of inclusivity with new and established programming that brings sensory needs to the forefront.
Restaurants Jan. 26, 2022 6:00 am1423d ago
BrrrFest, an annual celebration of craft brewing, returns to Coralville for its 10th year on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

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