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 Aug. 23, 2021 8:00 am1497d ago
Through Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, students can win up to $1,000 for their school while piquing their interest in new career opportunities.
Restaurants Aug. 18, 2021 6:00 am1502d ago
After nearly 13 years, the restaurant’s last day open will be Saturday.
Travel Aug. 12, 2021 6:00 am1508d ago
Have some extra time after the Iowa State Fair? Check out some of these free and reasonably priced activities that all ages can enjoy.
Things To Do Aug. 11, 2021 6:00 am1509d ago
Find all the kernels of information you need for fun here.
Restaurants Aug. 11, 2021 6:00 am1509d ago
A new Coralville restaurant will bring appetizers, brick oven pizza, tropical cocktails and mini golf under one roof.
Coping After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 2:08 pm1510d ago
A year after the derecho, one Cedar Rapids woman who started feeding her neighborhood three meals a day still is helping the people who have become her friends
Health & Wellness Aug. 9, 2021 8:00 am1511d ago
The pandemic has drastically changed the need for service dogs at facilities and for those with PTSD, prompting Deafinitely Dogs to shift its focus.
Restaurants Aug. 5, 2021 6:00 am1515d ago
A new restaurant in downtown Solon is bringing a modern take to a quintessential American classic: the soda fountain.
Food & Drink Aug. 4, 2021 1:32 pm1516d ago
Whether it’s beer and Czech food, cookies, Pancheros burritos or a Hawaiian dinner you’re craving, this week’s Chew on This has you covered.
People & Places Aug. 10, 2021 1:45 pm1510d ago
Through nine years of blogging, Mount Pleasant personality Kaleb Wyse has struck a chord online with a fresh take on old home and garden hobbies through Wyse Guide, amassing nearly 100,000 followers.
Food & Drink Jul. 30, 2021 11:34 am1521d ago
This year’s fair fare includes Flaming Hot Cheeto funnel cakes, bacon fanny packs, rattlesnake sausage and Tennessee Twinkies.
Restaurants Jul. 28, 2021 6:00 am1523d ago
Try dishes like fufu, jollof rice and toborgee at the Corridor’s only Liberian restaurant.
Restaurants Jul. 28, 2021 6:00 am1523d ago
Know someone making an impact in the restaurant industry? The Iowa Restaurant Association would like to hear about it. Hungry for a farm-to-table dinner? Wilson’s Orchard & Farm has you covered this Saturday with four gourmet courses.
Museums & Galleries Jul. 23, 2021 7:00 am1528d ago
A nationally touring exhibit at The History Center explores a tumultuous time in American history where “wets” and “drys” fought a battle of the bottle that would change the social fabric of America.
Health & Wellness Jul. 23, 2021 6:00 am1528d ago
After 10,000 straight days of working out under his belt, the 65-year-old said only death can stop him from continuing.