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 Sep. 16, 2021 11:00 pm1472d ago
Cedar Rapids’ newest Indian restaurant brings not only a new taste from the owner’s home country, but a vision of it in a way many international cuisine restaurants haven’t attempted.
Iowa Ideas Sep. 15, 2021 6:00 am1474d ago
A year after George Floyd’s death, two organizations that gained visibility took different tracks on the trail to their goals.
Restaurants Sep. 17, 2021 10:37 am1472d ago
The popular Italian restaurant will reopen at the iconic former People’s Savings Bank nearly nine months after closing last year. Also in this week’s Chew on This: Black Sheep Brewed now open.
People & Places Sep. 10, 2021 1:21 pm1479d ago
As America commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, one Eastern Iowa Gold Star family says the ultimate sacrifice paid by their son, Sgt. 1st Class Terryl Pasker, was not in vain.
Health & Wellness Sep. 10, 2021 6:00 am1479d ago
With increased isolation since the pandemic, reaching out is more important than ever. That’s how 8-year-old Kenley Lindstrom and Jack Stevens, 72, became pals. With Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, now is good time to reach out.
Restaurants Sep. 15, 2021 12:03 pm1474d ago
In this week’s Chew on This: Parlor City temporarily closes in Marion, Delhicacy opens a new Indian restaurant in Cedar Rapids, and several Corridor women are tapped for honors by the Iowa Restaurant Association.
Food & Drink Sep. 8, 2021 9:46 pm1480d ago
SpareMe brings new bowling, arcade games and elevated casual food under one roof.
Museums & Galleries Sep. 3, 2021 6:00 am1486d ago
Though maps outlining “undesirable” areas were only produced by the federal government from 1935 to 1940, the effects on seven Iowa cities live on to this day.
Local Government Sep. 1, 2021 12:58 pm1488d ago
“At some point, you have to take action,” said Tamara Marcus, county sustainability program manager and co-author of the county’s first greenhouse gas emissions report. “We have to act now.”
Restaurants Sep. 1, 2021 6:00 am1488d ago
The new restaurant at Bowman Square in Northeast Cedar Rapids held a grand opening Aug. 25.
Restaurants Aug. 31, 2021 6:00 am1489d ago
Looking for the best food in downtown and Northside Iowa City? See what made our list from Taste of Iowa City.
Restaurants Aug. 27, 2021 10:48 am1493d ago
Despite brisk business now, new challenges — from staffing shortages to delta variant — threaten to hold restaurants back from full pandemic recovery.
Religion & Belief Aug. 30, 2021 11:49 am1490d ago
As First Lutheran moves into the future, it honors a musical tradition that’s thousands of years old as part of its $4.2 million investment.
Restaurants Aug. 26, 2021 6:00 am1494d ago
With fruit-flavored pickles, hot sandwiches, hoagies and salads, the new restaurant in the Food Court offers healthy food that still has soul.
Food & Drink Aug. 25, 2021 6:00 am1495d ago
This week’s Chew on This has your cravings for tacos, subs, warm cookies and new bar and grill food in mind.