Casino

Judge denies request for stay in Linn County casino license case
A district court judge has denied a request for a stay on the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s issuance of a casino gaming license for Linn County. However, the order, issued Wednesday by District Court Judge Michael Schilling, specifically declined…
Linn County voters approve casino referendum
Supporters of a Cedar Rapids casino will have another opportunity to develop a proposal for…

Supporters taking low-key approach to Linn County gaming referendum
Compared to the costly, and at times contentious, lead-up to the 2013 Linn County gaming…

Casino developer, trades union enter project labor agreement for gaming facility
The Cedar Rapids Development Group (CRDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cedar…
Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits
Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make…

$100M project gets recommendation for Kingston site
First & First West site (left). CREDIT City of Cedar Rapids By CBJ News Staff…

Make casino site a downtown catalyst
CBJ Editorial In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of…
Could a smaller CR casino squeeze in the door?
A rendering shows the proposed design of the Wild Rose Cedar Rapids, with a skywalk…

Cedar Rapids casino: A numbers game
Job projections debated, Gray responds to criticism By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It might come down…