Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Bill halting new Iowa casinos for 5 years advances in House, may thwart Cedar Rapids' plan
A five-year legislative pause on new gaming licenses is one step closer to pumping the breaks on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino.
Iowa House passes 5-year casino license freeze, impacting Cedar Rapids' new casino plans
In a vote of 68 to 31, the Iowa house passed a 5-year moratorium on casino licenses in the state Thursday, just one week before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commi
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.
Cedar Crossing Casino project odds dwindle as Iowa lawmakers take steps to a moratorium
Iowa lawmakers in both chambers moved quickly to pass a moratorium on new casino constructions before a decision from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission on February 6.
Political contributions loom large over Cedar Rapids casino decision
As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) prepares to vote on Feb. 6 on whether to grant Linn County a long-sought casino license, a closer look at campai
Cedar Rapids mayor asks lawmakers to reject casino moratorium
The mayor of Cedar Rapids is making a last minute appeal to lawmakers considering a moratorium on new casinos. The Iowa House appears poised to vote on a moratorium today that would doom the proposed $275 million Cedar Crossing project in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa House sends proposed casino moratorium to Senate
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will consider issuing a casino license for Cedar Rapids Feb. 6, unless lawmakers act first.
Iowa statehouse debates 5-year casino moratorium, impacting Cedar Rapids plans
A 5-year casino moratorium bill is moving through the Iowa statehouse Thursday.It would effectively block Cedar Rapids plan to bring a new casino to the area.Th
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Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec department hiring for seasonal staffing
The Cedar Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation is searching for applicants to fill its seasonal staffing during the ...
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Cedar Rapids Prairie twins realize dream - qualifying for girls’ state wrestling
Elizabeth and Marie Burns are off to state after Friday’s regional at Jefferson as Hawks get 8 to next week’s state ...
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Cedar Rapids council approves development agreement for QTS data center project
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after the Cedar Rapids City ...
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Cedar Rapids man charged with prostitution
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is accused of contacting someone to solicit sex. Lyle Chapman is charged with prostitution. Investigators say the charge comes after police seized a ...
Cedar Rapids man charged in connection to human trafficking case
A Cedar Rapids man is now charged in connection with Linn County's first human trafficking case under a new law that requires ...
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O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids offered their perspectives on recent ...
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Cedar Rapids 4th graders learn about future careers
Students got the chance to rotate between up to 20 different careers stations, asking questions of the professionals in those ...
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Cedar Rapids City Council approves data center agreement, calling it an investment in the future
Under the agreement, QTS will invest at least $750 million, and receive an estimated tax rebate of $529 million over 20 years ...