Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
House lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa. The move comes as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears a decision at its Feb.
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 could vote on casino moratorium extension this week
Iowa lawmakers could soon vote on a bill to ban new casinos until 2030. Monday evening, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill extending the moratorium, which could thwart a planned Cedar Rapids casino.
Iowa lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium bill
Supporters of the measure hope to advance it through the legislative process before the Feb. 6 Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting.
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
Casino moratorium bill advances through Iowa House committee
The U.S. and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war on Sunday after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia to punish it for earlier refusing to accept military flights carrying deportees as part of his sweeping immigration crackdown.
Iowa House lawmakers advance 5-year casino moratorium proposal
WHO 13's Zach Fisher reports
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Crews working to patch potholes on Iowa roads as temperatures fluctuate
Iowa Department of Transportation crews are working to patch potholes as more of them continue to pop up due to fluctuating ...
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Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5 million total passengers utilizing the ...
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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 ...
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No room for another casino? Here’s where Iowa has them.
Here are details about the upcoming Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on February 6th in Altoona. Legislators are working on ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Eastern Iowa Airport sets passenger record in 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A record number of passengers flew out of the Eastern Iowa Airport in 2024. Leaders with the airport said a record setting 1.5 million total passengers flew out of CID in ...