Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
House lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa. The move comes as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears a decision at its Feb.
Iowa GOP lawmaker introduces new bill that would halt Cedar Rapids' casino plans
An Iowa GOP lawmaker has introduced a gambling gaming license moratorium bill that could foil Cedar Rapids' plans to bring a casino to town. The legislation com
Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Iowa lawmakers introduce bills that could block Cedar Rapids casino proposal
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
Iowa lawmaker moves to try to block Cedar Rapids casino license
Wilton, intends to file a bill that would enact a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in the state, through June 30, 2030.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission opts-out of decision on Cedar Rapids casino petition
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will not make a decision in the petition challenging Cedar Rapids casino efforts. This comes after commissioners heard ora
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Iowa House could vote on casino moratorium extension this week
Iowa lawmakers could soon vote on a bill to ban new casinos until 2030. Monday evening, the House Ways and Means Committee ...
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No room for another casino? Here’s where Iowa has them.
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Iowa has 19 casino licenses. Should there be a 20th? That is what ...
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A Cedar Rapids chef and a restaurant in Des Moines have been named James Beard semifinalists
Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named ...
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Bills In Iowa House And Senate Would Impose New Moratorium On Casinos
The author of a bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses says it will be considered in a House ...
Iowa House proposes moratorium on new gambling licenses, mandates study on impacts
A new bill introduced in the Iowa General Assembly aims to regulate the licensing of gambling games, including a moratorium ...
Des Moines Traffic: Snow-covered roads in central, eastern Iowa
Overnight snow is leaving a light dusting on the roads for morning commuters. It's slowly clearing as nearly 200 plows across ...
Iowa high school boys basketball state rankings by class
Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school boys basketball rankings by class for the week of Jan ...
Look out, Iowa. A new fried chicken sandwich restaurant wants to open across the state.
Central Iowa has become a haven for all things fried chicken, especially in sandwich form. Des Moines already has Chick-fil-A, which reopened in West Des Moines after a remodel late last year; Chicken ...