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
It’s decision day for proposed Cedar Rapids casino
For both supporters and opponents of the effort to bring a state-licensed casino to Cedar Rapids, today marks the culmination of months of heated debate,
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.
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 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.
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
UPDATE: Cedar Rapids Will Finally Get It’s Casino
CBS2 reports that the Cedar Rapids City Council approved a development plan for the Cedar Crossing Casino during a public hearing on Tuesday night. The agreement gives the city's blessing for the construction of the casino. There is still one final hurdle to clear before fans of gambling get too excited.
Iowa House passes casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
It took the Iowa House 11 minutes to pass legislation, 68-31, that would retroactively enact a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in the state from Jan. 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
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 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,
Cedar Rapids: city crews pre-treat roadways ahead of icy conditions
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — City crews in Cedar Rapids pre-treated roadways on Wednesday as icy conditions threaten the area. The ...
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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.
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BarTini’s opens Cedar Rapids martini bar at Kingston Yard
BarTini’s, a new concept serving a menu of over 100 martinis, opened at 151 First Ave. SW, Unit 104, on Feb. 1.