Tag: Casino
Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market
A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a proposed new Cedar Rapids casino complex on that market...
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement for the proposed new casino in downtown Cedar Rapids,...
Letter to the editor: Cedar Rapids deserves a fair chance to compete
Recently, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) visited Cedar Rapids to explore the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Complex and gather public...
Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule for consideration of an effort to block the commission’s...
Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino
A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming license for a Cedar Rapids casino.
Iowans for Common Sense,...
Linn County nonprofit agencies tout proposed casino benefits
Representatives of several Linn County nonprofit agencies touted the financial benefits of a proposed Cedar Rapids casino for their organizations during a news conference...
Cedar Crossing will offer more than a casino, supporters say
From three live entertainment venues and three restaurants to an arts and cultural center that will periodically be transformed into a STEM lab, the...
Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth
As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that generate economic growth in Iowa and specifically, the Cedar...
More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference
Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details about their plans at a news conference Monday.
Representatives of...