Construction begins on Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids
Construction to build a new casino in Cedar Rapids is underway. City leaders broke ground on the Cedar Crossing project Friday morning. This comes after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) gave the thumbs up on a gaming license to Linn County.
Iowa commission denies request to pause Cedar Rapids casino license
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in Linn County. They said the issue is one for Iowa courts to decide.
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
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 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.
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site
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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 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 Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC on Thursday morning
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. Read more on the 4-1 vote to approve the state casino license application here.
Authorities identify body found in Lake MacBride as 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office have identified an 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man as the person who fell through the Lake McBride ice on Saturday.
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Iowa: Cedar Rapids Casino breaks ground on $275M project after state approval, to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
P2E Chairman Brent Stevens addressed attendees, noting the company’s plans for Iowa’s gaming industry and its past success in ...
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Cedar Rapids man identified as person who died after being pulled from Lake Macbride
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office released the identity Monday of a man who died over the weekend after being pulled from ...
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Cedar Rapids Schools reveals new $210 million bond proposal
After a failed bond proposal in 2023, Cedar Rapids Schools are coming back to voters with a revised $210 million bond.
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Cedar Rapids School District unveils new $210M bond proposal
The Cedar Rapids Community School District has announced a new $210 million bond proposal for this year's ballot, two years ...
Authorities identify body found in Lake McBride as 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office have identified an 85-year-old Cedar Rapids man as the person who fell through the Lake McBride ice on Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids Community School District proposes new $210 million bond initiative
The district conducted a survey, formed a community task force and is now launching a second survey on what voters want to see in a bond proposal.
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Shots fired over the weekend in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Police Department responded to a report of shots fired early Saturday in downtown Cedar Rapids. No one was injured and no property damage was reported.