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
Things To Do Jun. 3, 2021 7:00 am1578d ago
Wilson’s Orchard and Farm in Iowa City is hosting its first ever Strawberry Social on Saturday.
Food & Drink Jun. 2, 2021 4:25 pm1579d ago
If you like gelato, ice cream or tacos, you have plenty of new options.
Food & Drink Jun. 2, 2021 6:15 am1579d ago
After reopening in March, Bump’s will be back to its full menu by June 14.
Food & Drink Dec. 17, 2021 5:10 pm1381d ago
Named by Fortune magazine as one of the 50 Greatest World Leaders of 2021, Willie Ray Fairley has had an outsized impact on communities by giving away thousands of meals to those in need — near and far — during natural disasters.
Restaurants May. 26, 2021 6:15 am1586d ago
Villa’s Patio coming to Cedar Rapids, Tru Coffee opening in Iowa City, Wild Hogs Saloon cuts hours in Walford
Restaurants May. 28, 2021 9:49 am1584d ago
Hungry? You have 15 food truck options.
Living May. 22, 2021 6:30 am1590d ago
Event will be held on at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer.
People & Places May. 21, 2021 4:14 pm1591d ago
Shelby Kurth, a Marion teen with Down syndrome, serves as a role model for more than just those with special needs.
Restaurants May. 19, 2021 10:14 am1593d ago
The Webster, a new restaurant at Iowa City’s Market House, offers an upscale experience focused on seasonal ingredients -- without the stuffiness.
Restaurants May. 19, 2021 10:13 am1593d ago
In this week’s Chew on This, Scooter’s Coffee reveals plans for two new locations, a new food truck offers soups and sandwiches, Daisy’s Garage expands and kolache bakes continue at St. Ludmila.
Community May. 18, 2021 8:00 am1594d ago
West High, UI grad Mokotsi Rukundo films “East of Middle West” in Solon, Iowa City.
Community Jul. 6, 2021 3:40 pm1545d ago
The inaugural citywide event on Saturday, May 29, will give shoppers a large selection and sellers a large group of shoppers for success.
Living May. 15, 2021 6:30 am1597d ago
Cedar Rapids First Assembly of God will host its third annual Foster Youth Graduation Open House on Sunday for high school graduates in the foster care system — a community event to celebrate and encourage students who have already beat the odds.
People & Places May. 14, 2021 2:48 pm1598d ago
For most of the Czech Village’s history, a kolache was a tasty Czech pastry — until now.
Food & Drink May. 14, 2021 8:45 am1598d ago
The Scoop Coop ice cream shop is now open in Cedar Rapids, and the Taste of Dubuque is returning to the National Mississippi River Museum.