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 Oct. 4, 2021 6:00 am1455d ago
With restaurants facing more challenges than ever, the local co-op could be a solution to the tenuous relationship between independent restaurateurs and third-party delivery services.
People & Places Sep. 30, 2021 2:46 pm1459d ago
One of the first residential dogs in decades, Hope brings joy and calm to residents who have had to leave their pets behind.
Restaurants Sep. 30, 2021 4:53 pm1459d ago
It’s a busy week for food news in Cedar Rapids, from steak and pupusas to Thai food and Oktoberfest.
Restaurants Sep. 29, 2021 6:00 am1460d ago
A new restaurateur is mounting a challenge to the man known as the “Taco God” in Cedar Rapids.
Food & Drink Sep. 28, 2021 2:59 pm1461d ago
The market announced its closure over the weekend, ending a long tradition of meat markets at its Czech Village address.
Agriculture Sep. 24, 2021 2:10 pm1465d ago
If you’re looking to pick more than apples or pumpkins this fall, Carriage House Hemp Farm in Oxford has you covered with CBG — cannabigerol hemp — now in its second harvest since Iowa legalized it.
Museums & Galleries Sep. 24, 2021 7:00 am1465d ago
See Slovakian life through four centuries at Treasures of Slovakia a new exhibit on loan from Bratislava only at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.
Sep. 24, 2021 7:00 am1465d ago
Though the Rev. Keeyon Carter initially moved to Wellington Heights to plant a church, he managed to build a community even before the church found a building to call home.
Restaurants Sep. 22, 2021 6:11 pm1466d ago
The new steakhouse, owned by Daisy’s Garage owner Jade Luter, honors the memory of her son who passed 12 years ago.
Things To Do Sep. 22, 2021 6:00 am1467d ago
From beverage cups to entertainment stages to vendors, see what’s new as one of Cedar Rapids’ most popular events returns.
News Sep. 21, 2021 6:00 am1468d ago
“Storm Lake” subject Art Cullen, a Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke Friday at FilmScene ahead of a national tour for the award-winning documentary featuring the family-owned newspaper in northwestern Iowa.
Restaurants Sep. 20, 2021 1:11 pm1469d ago
The gyro and falafel food truck has found a non-moving location to call home in northeast Cedar Rapids.
People & Places Sep. 17, 2021 7:00 am1472d ago
With special art installations throughout the city and newly incorporated festivals, Cedar Rapids is making new efforts during Welcoming Week to support immigrants who will be critical to the future of Cedar Rapids.
Arts & Entertainment Sep. 16, 2021 6:00 am1473d ago
Art Cullen, the subject of a new documentary on the Storm Lake Times, a 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner, will appear at a Friday screening as part of a national tour for the new film, “Storm Lake.”
Community Sep. 15, 2021 6:00 am1474d ago
Run for Pie runners will have the chance to earn a homemade apple pie while raising cash to educate children in rural Haiti.