Iowa, Cedar Rapids

It’s decision day for proposed Cedar Rapids casino
For both supporters and opponents of the effort to bring a state-licensed casino to Cedar Rapids, today marks the culmination of months of heated debate,
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission awards Cedar Rapids license for $275 million casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to award Cedar Rapids a license for the 20th state-licensed casino.
Iowa lawmakers divided on new casinos as commission approves Linn County casino
At the Iowa Capitol, a bid for a new casino in Cedar Rapids had sparked a lot of debate over whether the state should block new licenses or leave the decision u
Racing and Gaming Commission approves Cedar Rapids casino project
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to approve the application for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center on Thursday morning at its February meeting in Altoona. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell celebrated the decision,
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission green lights Cedar Rapids casino permit
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Iowa Senate halts moratorium on gaming licenses, Cedar Rapids casino plans continue
A moratorium bill to stall gaming licenses in the state until 2030 died in an Iowa Senate committee Tuesday."In the interest ...
Casino moratorium dies in Iowa Senate, commission will decide Cedar Crossing’s future
In a move that surprised Cedar Rapids city officials and business leaders, Iowa lawmakers will not block a proposal for a ...
Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider ...
Casino moratorium bill fails in Senate, allowing regulators to move ahead with Cedar Rapids casino
Senate committee members said they did not believe there was enough support from Senate Republicans to advance the bill.
The Gazette2d
Moratorium on new Iowa casinos fails; regulators to rule Thursday on Cedar Rapids proposal
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said ...
Iowa Public Radio13d
A Cedar Rapids chef and a restaurant in Des Moines have been named James Beard semifinalists
Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named ...
Globe Gazette2d
What’s next for Iowa’s proposed casino moratorium?
Will Iowa’s second-largest city finally get its long-awaited casino? The Iowa House last week voted 68-31 to pass House File ...
Quad-City Times2d
Moratorium on new Iowa casinos fails to pass the Senate
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said ...
The Gazette10h
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa House Republicans’ higher education committee is in full swing
Cedar Rapids casino update, the pesticide tort reform bill is back and Iowa House Republicans’ higher education committee is ...