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
Community Nov. 13, 2021 9:33 am1415d ago
A new mural in Cedar Rapids reminds the community that the pandemic is not over as healthcare workers continue to battle COVID-19 inside hospitals.
News Dec. 2, 2021 9:12 am1396d ago
The former LGBTQ bed-and-breakfast in Mount Vernon has become a new beacon in different ways to the community in central Iowa.
News Nov. 4, 2021 12:45 pm1424d ago
Since Oct. 16, refugees escaping the Taliban’s grip in Afghanistan have started to arrive in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Nov. 3, 2021 6:00 am1425d ago
Former Dairy Queen is flipped into locally run venture with year-round food.
Restaurants Nov. 3, 2021 6:00 am1425d ago
In this week’s Chew on This: Crumbl Cookies is opening its first Iowa store, Unimpaired dry bar opens in Iowa City.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2021 4:42 pm1425d ago
A former assistant track coach at Linn-Mar High School and owner of a high school sports photography service answered to two more charges Tuesday alleging he molested a second victim.
Community Nov. 2, 2021 6:00 am1426d ago
Orchard for All grows fresh apples and cherries for those in need
People & Places Oct. 29, 2021 11:37 am1430d ago
One ghost hunting organization gets anywhere from 30 to 80 clients in a year. While they tend to get a few more requests around October, those cases are often not legitimate according to the organization’s founder.
Restaurants Oct. 28, 2021 5:34 pm1430d ago
Looking for something to eat or do in downtown Cedar Rapids after the Iowa high school state volleyball tournament? Check out this list of things near Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena.
Things To Do Oct. 28, 2021 9:44 am1431d ago
See where you can find the Wienermobile and get your own glow-in-the-dark Weenie Whistle.
Oct. 27, 2021 6:21 pm1431d ago
McDonald’s largest Iowa franchise group was sold to the McDonald’s Corporation as O’Brien Family owner-operator Kevin O’Brien of Iowa City retired Wednesday.
Restaurants Oct. 27, 2021 6:00 am1432d ago
One local property owner is on the move to sweeten 16th Avenue Southwest. In other food news: Vivian’s Express Grill temporarily closes; NewBo Bash returns.
Restaurants Oct. 28, 2021 12:20 pm1431d ago
71 years after The Eat Shop in Cedar Rapids closed, Mary Ann Drahos’ great-niece is serving her family’s recipes again in Solon.
Music Oct. 25, 2021 1:50 pm1434d ago
Area vocal ensembles are returning from the pandemic pause with new modifications.
Home & Garden Oct. 22, 2021 12:06 pm1437d ago
The old fire station at 1111 Third St. SE is starting a new chapter as an AirBNB rental after a storied history in the New Bohemia District.