Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iowa commission denies request to pause Cedar Rapids casino license
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in
Iowa House passes 5-year casino license freeze, impacting Cedar Rapids' new casino plans
In a vote of 68 to 31, the Iowa House passed a 5-year moratorium on casino licenses in the state Thursday, just one week before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commi
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 Tuesday, clearing the way for state regulators to decide later this week on a proposal for a new casino in Cedar Rapids.
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.
Commission won’t pause its casino decisions, as lawsuit seeks to block Cedar Rapids casino
: In a brief special virtual meeting Monday morning, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously not to pause its decisions to deny
Iowa House passes casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
The odds of Cedar Rapids finally getting a casino took a hit Thursday when state lawmakers advanced legislation that would prohibit any new casinos in Iowa for at least five years.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks after vote to award casino license
See what the Cedar Rapids mayor had to say about the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's 4-1 vote to award a gaming license for a $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids breaks ground on $275 million casino and entertainment center
Construction is underway for the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center after more than a decade of efforts from developers.A groundbreaking ceremony wa
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. Read more on the 4-1 vote to approve the state casino license application here.
Cedar Rapids moves ahead with $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids will move forward with plans for a $275 million casino now that the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission authorized a gaming license for Linn County.
Cedar Rapids granted casino license by IRGC
The vote comes after some Iowa lawmakers attempted to pass a five-year moratorium to prevent the commission from handing out licenses.
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 ...
Iowa legislation seeks to add 'in God we trust,' fetal depictions in schools
Between the ones introduced in the Iowa Senate and the House, 87 bills are already out of committee, as of Sunday. One of ...
Des Moines Register readers raise $418K in donations for Embrace Iowa to help Iowans
The generosity of Des Moines Register readers helped Embrace Iowa raise $418,492 to aid neighbors in need across the state.
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Why there may be no final decision on new Iowa casino this week
Iowa house lawmakers hurried a bill through the chamber last week that would place a license moratorium until July 1st, 2030.
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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 ...
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Out of the largest airports in the U.S., Des Moines International Airport has some of the most averagely priced tickets.
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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 ...