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.
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
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 chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
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.
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
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 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.
Cedar Rapids man charged in connection to human trafficking case
A Cedar Rapids man is now charged in connection with Linn County's first human trafficking case under a new law that requires ...
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Teen charged in deadly Cedar Rapids shooting pleads guilty
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One of four teenagers charged in a deadly Cedar Rapids shooting pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
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O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids offered their perspectives on recent ...
Cedar Rapids teen takes Alford plea, could face 60 years in prison
After rejecting multiple plea deals, 18-year-old Tramontez Lockett has taken an Alford plea for charges of second-degree ...
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Government Notes: Under development agreement, Cedar Rapids would rebate $529 million to data center
Eighty bins went to Chain Reaction Bike Hub, which used them for bike parts and other uses. The Cedar Rapids nonprofit ...
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Foreigner and Kansas coming to Cedar Rapids this summer
VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids announced two upcoming shows that will bring iconic classic rock bands to the McGrath Amphitheatre.
Cedar Rapids teen expected to plead guilty to lesser charge in 2023 murder case
A Cedar Rapids teen accused of killing another teen is expected to plead guilty Tuesday afternoon to a lesser charge.A ...