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
Living Jul. 14, 2021 6:00 am1620d ago
This year’s block party on July 24 will be bigger than ever with 14 blocks downtown.
Food & Drink Jul. 14, 2021 6:00 am1620d ago
Blue 42 will change under new management, Tavern Blue will bring pizza and mini golf to Coralville and Burgerfiend closes its Northeast Cedar Rapids location.
Community Jul. 13, 2021 6:00 am1621d ago
Today through Thursday, donors can help AbbeHealth Aging Services maintain the adaptations implemented during the pandemic to help aging adults stay healthy physically and socially.
Living Jul. 12, 2021 6:00 am1622d ago
The annual dinner will open up ticket sales today for 500 seats.
Arts & Entertainment Jul. 9, 2021 6:00 am1625d ago
Two murals under construction in downtown Iowa City are meant to provoke conversations about race that the artists hope will inspire others.
News Jul. 9, 2021 6:00 am1625d ago
Julie Stow knows Cedar Rapids is more than a place to exist -- it’s a place to live.
Art Jul. 8, 2021 6:00 am1626d ago
Part zoetrope, part music box and part railway car, the exhibit will serve as a backdrop for downtown Iowa City as summer events thaw the pandemic’s social ice.
Restaurants Jul. 7, 2021 6:00 am1627d ago
Frydae in uptown Marion and The Brass Fountain in Solon opened in June, offering new ice cream treats in time for the Fourth of July.
Restaurants Jul. 7, 2021 2:22 pm1626d ago
Coffee Emporium’s new European cafe style location opened May 15 in the Iowa River Landing District. It offers coffee and coffee-inspired cocktails and light drinks.
Food & Drink Jul. 2, 2021 6:15 am1632d ago
One of the first guidelines of wine tasting is that there are no rules — just suggestions.
News Jul. 1, 2021 10:12 am1632d ago
With a state law taking effect July 1, restaurants and bars can offer delivery of alcohol to customers through third-party delivery services like Grubhub, Doordash and Uber Eats.
Restaurants Jun. 30, 2021 2:24 pm1633d ago
The French press-focused cafe closed in Coralville in November, opening at 1120 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City on Sunday.
Restaurants Jun. 30, 2021 6:30 am1633d ago
In this week’s Chew on This, Jimmy Jack’s closes its North Liberty location, NewBo adds five new vendors and Scooter’s opens its first Iowa City location.
People & Places Jun. 25, 2021 10:04 pm1638d ago
With every stroke of a brush, every thread of a bobbin and every snap of the shutter, people of color experienced a form of autonomy and freedom many had never known before coming into the Black Liberation Space.
Restaurants Jun. 23, 2021 2:44 pm1640d ago
A new breakfast restaurant in Hiawatha offers elevated breakfast fare at an approachable price point.

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