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
Crime & Courts Nov. 9, 2021 12:53 pm1568d ago
An 18-year-old Cedar Rapids resident who received probation earlier this year for his role in a fatal drug robbery has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.
News Nov. 8, 2021 11:03 am1569d ago
Less than three months since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, eight humanitarian parolees in Cedar Rapids detail the fall of their home country and their hopes for their new home.
Religion & Belief Nov. 7, 2021 10:58 am1570d ago
Thanks to a $70,000 matching grant, the church will soon undergo a large-scale restoration project that will allow its food pantry to expand.
Community Nov. 13, 2021 9:33 am1564d 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 am1545d 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 pm1573d 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 am1574d ago
Former Dairy Queen is flipped into locally run venture with year-round food.
Restaurants Nov. 3, 2021 6:00 am1574d 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 pm1575d 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 am1575d ago
Orchard for All grows fresh apples and cherries for those in need
People & Places Oct. 29, 2021 11:37 am1579d 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 pm1580d 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 am1580d ago
See where you can find the Wienermobile and get your own glow-in-the-dark Weenie Whistle.
Oct. 27, 2021 6:21 pm1581d 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 am1581d 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.

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