Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iowa House passes casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
The odds of Cedar Rapids finally getting a casino took a hit Thursday when state lawmakers advanced legislation that would prohibit any new casinos in Iowa for at least five years.
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
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.
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 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
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 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 House, on 68-31 vote, approves moratorium on new casinos
A five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa has passed the Iowa House this afternoon and the same proposal has been approved by a committee in the Senate. If the bill becomes law by early next Thursday morning,
BREAKING: Iowa house bans new casinos in the state for five years
However, opponents contend that a casino in Cedar Rapids would cannibalize revenue from existing casinos, hurting the economy in other Iowa towns. See which towns have casinos in
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Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec department hiring for seasonal staffing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation is searching for applicants to fill its seasonal staffing during the spring and summer. The Parks and Rec Department ...
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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 ...
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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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 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 ...
Cedar Rapids city council to vote on $750 million data center near Eastern Iowa Airport
A new $750 million dollar data center in Cedar Rapids is expected to move forward in Tuesday's city council meeting. The ...
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Bill would make “doxxing” easier to prosecute in Iowa
Senate File 35, introduced by Sen. Charlie McClintock, would include doxxing into Iowa’s definition of harassment.
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Late run propels Iowa City High past Cedar Rapids Prairie for Mississippi Valley Conference Valley dual title
Iowa City High won seven of the final nine matches to defeat host Cedar Rapids Prairie, 42-26, Thursday night. The Little ...