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.
New casino coming to Cedar Rapids: How it could impact those in the Quad Cities
Maxwell estimates that Scott County alone receives about $850,000 annually from casino revenue, and a 10% drop could mean a loss of $85,000. Meanwhile, Davenport city officials said the new casino could result in $200,000 in lost annual revenue for the city.
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.
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
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 casino gets elusive green light from state
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) is set to decide Thursday whether to grant Linn County the gaming license it needs to one day open the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. IRGC members will open their meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.
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 Gaming Commission approved the appli
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,
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,
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 Cedar Rapids' casino bid.
Cedar Rapids Mayor reacts to casino moratorium failing to advance through the Iowa Senate
Weighing in on the Trump administration’s actions of the past week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he didn’t know President Trump would “screw up so soon.” The comment, published Monday by Semafor,
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Cedar Rapids Police investigating early morning shots fired incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police said no one was injured after a shots fired incident early Saturday morning.
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Cedar Rapids casino backers break ground, predict New Year’s Eve 2026 opening
Less than 26 hours after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to grant a gaming license, the Cedar Rapids Development Group broke ground on the new facility Friday.
Washington County nonprofits brace for impact as new Cedar Rapids casino threatens funding
About a 40 minute drive from Cedar Rapids -- washington county nonprofits that rely on funding from riverside casino are ...
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Cedar Rapids prepares for freezing rain
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Ahead of a Wednesday’s Winter Weather Advisory the City of Cedar Rapids has been preparing for freezing rain.