Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Iowa: Cedar Rapids Casino breaks ground on $275M project after state approval, to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
P2E Chairman Brent Stevens addressed attendees, noting the company’s plans for Iowa’s gaming industry and its past success in operating casinos across the state. “ We’ve been here in the great state of Iowa for over 25 years, building three world-class facilities in Dubuque, Northwood, and Sioux City, and here we are in Cedar Rapids,” Stevens said.
Iowa commission denies request to pause Cedar Rapids casino license
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission awards Cedar Rapids license for $275 million casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to award Cedar Rapids a license for the 20th state-licensed casino.
New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to open its doors on New Year’s Eve 2026, developers announced
Cedar Rapids moves ahead with $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids will move forward with plans for a $275 million casino now that the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission authorized a gaming license for Linn County.
Cedar Rapids breaks ground on $275 million casino and entertainment center
Construction is underway for the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center after more than a decade of efforts from developers.A groundbreaking ceremony wa
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Racing and Gaming Commission approves Cedar Rapids casino project
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to approve the application for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center on Thursday morning at its February meeting in Altoona. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell celebrated the decision,
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. Read more on the 4-1 vote to approve the state casino license application here.
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC on Thursday morning
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Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission deny two challenges to license for Cedar Crossing Casino
One commission member says even with the decisions it won’t impact Riverside’s ability to challenge the license through the ...
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Government Notes: Cedar Rapids Council to consider granting incentives for former Transamerica site development
The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday will consider granting financial incentives to a project that would redevelop the ...
Construction begins on Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction to build a new casino in Cedar Rapids is underway. City leaders broke ground on the Cedar ...
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Cedar Rapids School District unveils new $210M bond proposal
The Cedar Rapids Community School District has announced a new $210 million bond proposal for this year's ballot, two years ...
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Cedar Rapids Community School District proposes new $210 million bond initiative
The district conducted a survey, formed a community task force and is now launching a second survey on what voters want to see in a bond proposal.
Authorities identify body found in Lake McBride as 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office have identified an 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man as the person who fell through the Lake McBride ice on Saturday.
NWS helps Iowa schools in navigating decisions to close or delay due to winter weather
As winter weather rolls into eastern Iowa this week, local schools are grappling with the decision to delay or close. This ...
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Working Iowa: Pizza World relocation & addition of Voodoo Brewing Co.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Pizza World has been serving customers at 42nd Street and Edgewood Road in Cedar Rapids since 2019. A major construction project coming to 42nd street means it’s now on the ...