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. 6 meeting on whether to grant a license for a Linn County casino.
Also, Cedar Rapids schools to host Pathways update meetings this week.
More than 1,400 refugees expecting to reunite with family members and resettle in Iowa this year are now waiting indefinitely after refugee travel to the U.S. was canceled Tuesday night under President Trump's executive order halting federal programs.
Andy Schumacher was the only Iowa chef to make this year’s list.
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
A small pizza chain will be reopening its Cedar Rapids restaurant in a new location soon, where it will have much more than pizza.
An new restaurant in downtown Cedar Rapids is delivering an upscale atmosphere with a perhaps lower than expected price tag.
Iowa Senate Republican lawmakers are once again trying to push forward legislation that would disband citizen review boards that provide oversight of local law enforcement like the ones created in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Lobbyists for cities and traffic camera companies said the companies’ work is more efficient than government and ultimately saves taxpayers
The identity of the retailer has not been disclosed. The name could be made public as soon as March, according to a spokesman for the developer.
Danisco US Inc. on Tuesday was granted city financial incentives for a planned $68 million expansion of the company’s plant in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Iowa lawmakers are expected to again consider a moratorium blocking the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission from awarding new gaming licenses in the state.
In a city with about 30 Mexican options, Mi Lindo Vallarta offers a less common variety of flavor from south of the border.
The restaurant announced Saturday plans to serve its legendary barbecue soon at a new location on the southwest side.
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