Dry conditions are causing three eastern Iowa counties to put burn bans into place. Fire departments in several other counties are warning against open burning.
However, opponents contend that a casino in Cedar Rapids would cannibalize revenue from existing casinos, hurting the economy in other Iowa towns. See which towns have casinos in
The Nation's Report Card performed by the National Assessment of Educational Progress is out, and while Iowa is scoring above and close to average in both readi
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
A five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa has passed the Iowa House this afternoon and the same proposal has been approved by a committee in the Senate. If the bill becomes law by early next Thursday morning,
Thursday to recommend passage of a bill that would place a moratorium on new gaming licenses in Iowa until July 2030.
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after the Cedar Rapids City Council, at its regular meeting
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will consider issuing a casino license for Cedar Rapids Feb. 6, unless lawmakers act first.
A 5-year casino moratorium bill is moving through the Iowa statehouse Thursday.It would effectively block Cedar Rapids plan to bring a new casino to the area.Th
Rendering of Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, which is proposed to be built in northwest Cedar Rapids, on the
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.