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.
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,
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.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approves Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) voted 4-1 to approve a gaming license for Linn County, clearing the way for the creation of Cedar Crossing Casino.
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.
Cedar Rapids granted casino license by IRGC
Legislation attempts, regulation blocks and now it’s construction time for Linn County, Cedar Rapids, and Peninsula Pacific Entertainment. On Thursday morning the
Iowa Gaming Association airs ‘concerns’ over Cedar Rapids casino license
The association that represents Iowa’s casino industry is questioning the reasoning behind a state commission’s decision to approve construction of a casino complex in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Gaming Association’s written statement suggests a Cedar Rapids casino will “significantly destabilize” the Eastern Iowa gaming market.
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Cedar Rapids gets a casino, if it can keep it
Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell speaks to members of the media after the Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission approved a
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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
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