Tag: Linn County
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,...
Four Linn County companies receive SBA loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa for the month of October 2024, and four Linn...
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...
History Center launches online real estate record archive
The History Center in Cedar Rapids has launched an initiative to make online archive records of local businesses and residential homes accessible to the...
Racing and Gaming Commission picks two vendors for market studies on Linn County casino...
Two vendors will prepare Iowa gaming market studies for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as part of the commission’s consideration of a Linn...
Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons, A Family Service Alliance becomes reality.
Mike Barnhart, Horizons president...
Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), officials said.
The...
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County approve letters of support for casino license
The City of Cedar Rapids, Marion City Council and Linn County Board of Supervisors have each approved letters of support for the Linn County...