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,
Casino moratorium bill fails in Senate, allowing regulators to move ahead with Cedar Rapids casino
Senate committee members said they did not believe there was enough support from Senate Republicans to advance the bill.
Decision Day for Cedar Rapids casino
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.
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.
Moratorium on new Iowa casinos fails to pass state Senate
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said Tuesday.
Casino moratorium dies in Iowa Senate, commission will decide Cedar Crossing’s future
In a move that surprised Cedar Rapids city officials and business leaders, Iowa lawmakers will not block a proposal for a casino in town.
Cedar Rapids Mayor reacts to casino moratorium failing to advance through the Iowa Senate
WHO 13's Zach Fisher reports
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