Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Iowa GOP lawmaker introduces new bill that would halt Cedar Rapids' casino plans
An Iowa GOP lawmaker has introduced a gambling gaming license moratorium bill that could foil Cedar Rapids' plans to bring a casino to town. The legislation com
Iowa lawmakers introduce casino moratorium bills that could thwart $275M Cedar Rapids project
Iowa lawmakers have introduced bills that could block a proposed Cedar Rapids casino by creating a five-year moratorium on state licenses. The legislations were introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this week, potentially thwarting backers' hopes for a new $275 million gambling facility.
Iowa House and Senate members propose 5-year moratorium on casino licenses
The author of a bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses says it will be considered in a House committee next week. Representative Bobby Kaufmann’s bill would block the bid for a new casino in Cedar Rapids.
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking to block the commission’s consideration of a Linn County
Iowa lawmakers introduce bills that could block Cedar Rapids casino proposal
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission opts-out of decision on Cedar Rapids casino petition
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will not make a decision in the petition challenging Cedar Rapids casino efforts. This comes after commissioners heard ora
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Eastern Iowa Airport sets passenger record in 2024
That number surpassed the previous record of 1.4 million, set in 2023. Airport director Marty Lenss cited airlines continued ...
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Government Notes: Under development agreement, Cedar Rapids would rebate $529 million to data center
Eighty bins went to Chain Reaction Bike Hub, which used them for bike parts and other uses. The Cedar Rapids nonprofit ...
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A Cedar Rapids chef and a restaurant in Des Moines have been named James Beard semifinalists
Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named ...
Peppercorn at the Bank delights diners with a crafted menu in a historic Iowa venue
Jude Villafana from Peppercorn at the Bank joined Iowa's News Now to cook up some dishes.WELCOME BACK WE ARE JOINED NOW BY ...
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Curious Iowa: What do county health departments do?
In this week’s installment of Curious Iowa, The Gazette answers a question about the work of county public health departments ...
Top 15 Iowa high school boys basketball power rankings
Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 15 Iowa high school boys basketball power rankings for the week of Jan.
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Man shot by South Sioux City police sentenced to prison
Church drove the truck toward an officer, who fired his weapon at the truck. Church then led police on a chase that proceeded into Sioux City and ended near Elk ...
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Around Iowa: Lawsuit says city ‘intentionally concealed’ information about killer
Lawyers for the family of a woman slain by her estranged husband say eastern Iowa's City of Bellevue deliberately concealed ...