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 Aug. 11, 2021 6:00 am1592d 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 pm1592d 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 am1593d 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 am1598d 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 pm1598d 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 pm1592d 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 am1603d 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 am1606d ago
Try dishes like fufu, jollof rice and toborgee at the Corridor’s only Liberian restaurant.
Restaurants Jul. 28, 2021 6:00 am1606d 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 am1610d 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 am1611d ago
After 10,000 straight days of working out under his belt, the 65-year-old said only death can stop him from continuing.
Food & Drink Jul. 21, 2021 1:52 pm1612d ago
In Cedar Rapids, African cuisine has given an old cafe new life, and the old Grin N Goose will soon be Cliff’s Dive Bar and Grill.
Food & Drink Jul. 21, 2021 6:00 am1613d ago
After several months of closure, White Star’s new owner is revamping the downtown Cedar Rapids anchor with a vision for a new type of venue.
People & Places Jul. 19, 2021 12:10 pm1614d ago
Since adopting their Black son, two white Cedar Rapids parents have faced more criticism and a steeper learning curve than most first-time parents.
Restaurants Jul. 14, 2021 6:00 am1620d ago
The new Uptown Marion restaurant is now serving street fries and colorful milkshakes.

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