Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Bill halting new Iowa casinos for 5 years advances in House, may thwart Cedar Rapids' plan
A five-year legislative pause on new gaming licenses is one step closer to pumping the breaks on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino.
Cedar Rapids mayor asks lawmakers to reject casino moratorium
The mayor of Cedar Rapids is making a last minute appeal to lawmakers considering a moratorium on new casinos. The Iowa House appears poised to vote on a moratorium today that would doom the proposed $275 million Cedar Crossing project in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa groups clash over five-year casino moratorium as lawmakers advance contentious bill
House lawmakers advanced a bill that would block Cedar Rapids' plans to build a new casino.Iowa groups from across the state made their case to lawmakers Monday
Iowa Senate subcommittee approves casino moratorium bill
Thursday to recommend passage of a bill that would place a moratorium on new gaming licenses in Iowa until July 2030.
Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Political contributions loom large over Cedar Rapids casino decision
As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) prepares to vote on Feb. 6 on whether to grant Linn County a long-sought casino license, a closer look at campai
Casino moratorium clears Iowa House committee
A bill creating a moratorium on new casinos — and skuttle proposed casino in Cedar Rapids — has cleared a House Committee. There was a statehouse hearing on the proposal yesterday, a few hours before the Ways and Means Committee convened last night.
Iowa lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium bill
Supporters of the measure hope to advance it through the legislative process before the Feb. 6 Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting.
Iowa House lawmakers advance 5-year casino moratorium proposal
WHO 13's Zach Fisher reports
Iowa House could vote on casino moratorium extension this week
Iowa lawmakers could soon vote on a bill to ban new casinos until 2030. Monday evening, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill extending the moratorium, which could thwart a planned Cedar Rapids casino.
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Iowa-native Peggy Whitson to be inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa native and NASA astronaut is being inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Peggy ...
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Lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both ...
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Corridor Cross Checks: Iowa Heartlanders conduct promotion to grow hockey interest and participation among females
The Iowa Heartlanders are conducting a Women In Sports Night for their ECHL game Saturday night at Xtream Arena against ...
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No room for another casino? Here’s where Iowa has them.
Here are details about the upcoming Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on February 6th in Altoona. Legislators are working on ...
Cedar Rapids city council to vote on $750 million data center near Eastern Iowa Airport
A new $750 million dollar data center in Cedar Rapids is expected to move forward in Tuesday's city council meeting. The ...