Cedar Rapids to break ground on casino Fri. morning

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.
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 Rapids moves ahead with $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids will move forward with plans for a $275 million casino now that the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission authorized a gaming license for Linn County.
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 celebrating groundbreaking of Cedar Crossing Casino
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids and the groups behind the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center are celebrating the groundbreaking for the $275 million facility. It comes after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has voted to approve a gaming license for Linn County on Thursday morning, clearing the way for the casino.
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. There will be a groundbreaking tomorrow for the Cedar Crossing project. “We’ll be moving dirt tomorrow,
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Riverside challenging Cedar Rapids casino license
Riverside Casino, Washington County Riverboat Foundation argue the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission did not have legal authority to grant a gaming license to Linn County.
Cedar Rapids to break ground on casino Friday morning
Cedar Rapids developers and contractors will break ground at the site of the Linn County casino Friday at 11 a.m.You can watch the groundbreaking live.The Iowa
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Wasting no time, Cedar Rapids developers host groundbreaking, announce late 2026 opening
A just-approved casino in Cedar Rapids has broken ground and is set to open at the end of 2026, stakeholders say.
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 ...
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.
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Construction to soon begin on Cedar Crossing Casino as legal challenges mount
Construction will begin soon on a new casino in Cedar Rapids following a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, but legal ...
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown clears semifinal hurdle to reach title match at state girls’ wrestling tournament
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown has seen her title hopes end in the semifinal round in the past. This time the Cougars’ ...
Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider ...
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Cedar Rapids prepares for freezing rain
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Ahead of a Wednesday’s Winter Weather Advisory the City of Cedar Rapids has been preparing for freezing rain.
Slick travel Wednesday afternoon, evening in eastern Iowa due to freezing rain
A wintry mix will lead to slick conditions in eastern Iowa late Wednesday -- especially around the evening commute.The day ...