Cedar Rapids will get its casino license, state board decides; lawsuit likely
After more than a decade of trying to bring a casino to Linn County, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids.
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.
Cedar Rapids casino gets elusive green light from state
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) is set to decide Thursday whether to grant Linn County the gaming license it needs to one day open the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. IRGC members will open their meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.
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
Iowa Gaming Association airs ‘concerns’ over Cedar Rapids casino license
The association that represents Iowa’s casino industry is questioning the reasoning behind a state commission’s decision to approve construction of a casino complex in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Gaming Association’s written statement suggests a Cedar Rapids casino will “significantly destabilize” the Eastern Iowa gaming market.
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
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 businesses expect new casino to bring more business, soon
Some businesses in northwest Cedar Rapids expect a boom in business once the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center opens.
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. There will be a groundbreaking tomorrow for the Cedar Crossing project. “We’ll be moving dirt tomorrow,
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,
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site 2/7/2025
Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider ...
Concern and optimism among homeowners and businesses near now-approved Cedar Rapids casino
After years of setbacks, Cedar Rapids has secured a gaming license for its long-debated casino project. The Iowa Racing and ...
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Iowa leaders, businesses and non-profits weigh in on Cedar Crossing Casino as critical meeting looms
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will meet on Thursday morning and will vote on the application for the Cedar Crossing casino project for Cedar ...