Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell spent the first day of the 2025 legislative session in Des Moines on Monday, pushing back on possible plans for another casino moratorium in the state.

City Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said she is optimistic that this time, with updated data and a robust plan, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) can be convinced to grant the license.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell sent a letter on Thursday to the Trump administration asking for exemptions for oats and other ingredients from proposed tariffs.