New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to open its doors on New Year’s Eve 2026, developers announced
New casino coming to Cedar Rapids: How it could impact those in the Quad Cities
Cedar Rapids is officially getting a casino. On Friday, officials broke ground on Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million project expected to boost the local economy. But in the Quad Cities, officials are raising concerns about what the new casino could mean for existing gaming establishments and local nonprofit funding.
Cedar Rapids will get its casino license, state board decides; lawsuit likely
After more than a decade of trying to bring a casino to Linn County, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids businesses expect new casino to bring more business, soon
Some businesses in northwest Cedar Rapids expect a boom in business once the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center opens.
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
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.
Riverside challenging Cedar Rapids casino license
Riverside Casino, Washington County Riverboat Foundation argue the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission did not have legal authority to grant a gaming license to Linn County.
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.
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,
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. There will be a groundbreaking tomorrow for the Cedar Crossing project. “We’ll be moving dirt tomorrow,
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One injured in Cedar Rapids shooting Friday
One person was injured early Friday morning in a shooting in southwest Cedar Rapids, according to the Cedar Rapids Police ...
Concern and optimism among homeowners and businesses near now-approved Cedar Rapids casino
After years of setbacks, Cedar Rapids has secured a gaming license for its long-debated casino project. The Iowa Racing and ...
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Wasting no time, Cedar Rapids developers host groundbreaking, announce late 2026 opening
A just-approved casino in Cedar Rapids has broken ground and is set to open at the end of 2026, stakeholders say.
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown clears semifinal hurdle to reach title match at state girls’ wrestling tournament
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown has seen her title hopes end in the semifinal round in the past. This time the Cougars’ ...
The Fireside Tavern brings Italian food with a modern twist to Cedar Rapids
The Fireside Tavern is celebrating its grand opening Thursday in downtown Cedar Rapids, offering a fresh dining option for ...
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Cedar Rapids nonprofit lays off half of employees after Trump pauses federal refugee aid
The Catherine McAuley Center made the difficult decision to lay off 20 of their employees - equating to half of their staff.