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
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
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.
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,
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.
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site 2/7/2025
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
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.
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC on Thursday morning
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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Government Notes: Cedar Rapids Council to consider granting incentives for former Transamerica site development
The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday will consider granting financial incentives to a project that would redevelop the ...
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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.
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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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.
Washington County nonprofits brace for impact as new Cedar Rapids casino threatens funding
About a 40 minute drive from Cedar Rapids -- washington county nonprofits that rely on funding from riverside casino are ...