Commission won’t pause its casino decisions, as lawsuit seeks to block Cedar Rapids casino
: In a brief special virtual meeting Monday morning, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously not to pause its decisions to deny
Construction begins on Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction to build a new casino in Cedar Rapids is underway. City leaders broke ground on the Cedar Crossing project Friday morning. This comes after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) gave the thumbs up on a gaming license to Linn County.
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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
Lawsuit seeks to block license, construction of Cedar Rapids casino
A lawsuit filed by the Riverside Casino and the Washington County Riverboat Foundation could present an obstacle to developers’ plans to bring a new
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 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.
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.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks after vote to award casino license
See what the Cedar Rapids mayor had to say about the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's 4-1 vote to award a gaming license for a $275 million casino
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
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. Read more on the 4-1 vote to approve the state casino license application here.
Racing And Gaming Commission Approves Of Cedar Rapids Casino
Racing And Gaming Commission Approves Of Cedar Rapids Casino
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Iowa: Cedar Rapids Casino breaks ground on $275M project after state approval, to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
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Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
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Cedar Rapids prepares for freezing rain
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Cedar Rapids: city crews pre-treat roadways ahead of icy conditions
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