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 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 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 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 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 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
Racing and Gaming chair says they’ll look at all information in Cedar Rapids license decision
A vote on a casino license for Cedar Rapids is scheduled in 13 days. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission chair Daryl Olsen of Audubon says they’ve gotten a lot of information, and it will help them decide how to vote.
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Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class
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Look out, Iowa. A new fried chicken sandwich restaurant wants to open across the state.
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Newton boy rally past Ottumwa at Bean-Smith City Duals
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Stop talking about Iowa’s dirty water, or else
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