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 Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks against a five-year casino moratorium
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell spoke Tuesday during an Iowa Senate subcommittee meeting about legislation that would implement a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in Iowa, which would block plans for a proposed $275 million casino in 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,
Cedar Rapids mayor remains steadfast on casino project amid legal hurdles
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell is standing firm on the Cedar Crossing casino project despite facing ongoing legal challenges.Following the Iowa Racing and
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. “Obviously a cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids and Linn County,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell told reporters minutes after the commission’s decision.
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‘Cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids' says Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell after IRGC grants gaming license
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 ...
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks after vote to award casino license
See what the Cedar Rapids mayor had to say about the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's 4-1 vote to award a gaming license ...
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Cedar Rapids mayor discusses market studies for proposed Linn County casino
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said the two studies didn’t necessarily bring any surprises, and depending on which side you’re on, you might have received ...
‘CBS Evening News’ makes risky pivot to ‘local news’ format after Norah O’Donnell’s exit
The ratings-challenged “CBS Evening News” is set to make a risky pivot following the departure of Norah O’Donnell — scrapping the traditional, anchor-driven format in favor ...
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Cedar Rapids mayor asks lawmakers to reject casino moratorium
A similar bill cleared initial review in the Senate early this morning. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said the legislature should let the Racing and Gaming Commission decide whether the ...
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Casino moratorium bill headed towards House debate
Those opposed have said that a new casino would cannibalize the market, something Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell disagrees with. Mayor O'Donnell explained: "Now we're using the word ...