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.
Iowa House sends proposed casino moratorium to Senate
With a looming deadline of Feb. 6, the Iowa House approved a bill Thursday that would set a five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. The House passed House File
Political contributions loom large over Cedar Rapids casino decision
As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) prepares to vote on Feb. 6 on whether to grant Linn County a long-sought casino license, a closer look at campai
Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Iowa lawmakers introduce casino moratorium bills that could thwart $275M Cedar Rapids project
Iowa lawmakers have introduced bills that could block a proposed Cedar Rapids casino by creating a five-year moratorium on state licenses. The legislations were introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this week, potentially thwarting backers' hopes for a new $275 million gambling facility.
What’s next for Iowa’s proposed casino moratorium?
Will Iowa’s second-largest city finally get its long-awaited casino? The Iowa House last week voted 68-31 to pass House File 144 that would retroactively enact a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in the state from Jan.
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 Cedar Rapids' casino bid.
Iowa House passes five-year casino moratorium as Senate advances companion bill
The Iowa House approved a bill Thursday imposing a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses, setting the stage for a potential halt to casino expansion in the state. The measure, House File 144, passed with a 68-31 vote and, if enacted, would prevent any new casino developments until June 30, 2030.
Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee
A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing through the House. Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, said Tuesday there is not sufficient support for the moratorium among Senate Republicans and he chose not to debate the bill at a State Government Committee meeting.
Iowa Senate will not vote on casino moratorium this session
The Iowa Senate will not consider a proposed five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. Senator Ken Rozenboom, chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, made the announcement late this afternoon.
Ban on more Iowa casinos won’t advance, key senator confirms
A week after the Iowa house rushed through legislation that would prohibit additional casino licenses in the state for 5 1/2 years, President Pro Tempore Ken Rozenboom, a Republican from Oskaloosa, said that there is not enough support in his chamber to pass the bill.
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Kaufmann takes oath of office
Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) was sworn into the Iowa House of Representatives on the first day of the 91st General Assembly. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...
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What’s next for Iowa’s casino moratorium bill?
The Iowa House last week voted 68-31 to pass House File 144 that would retroactively enact a five-year moratorium on issuing ...
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House Passes Bill Aiming to Block New Casinos in Iowa for Five Years
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) introduced this bill, which would prevent the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) from granting new gaming permits until July 1, 2030. If Kaufmann’s bill ...
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Bill passed by Iowa House would block proposed casino in Cedar Rapids
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, introduced the bill last week. He’s trying to get it passed before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission can hold a vote on Feb. 6 to decide whether to give Linn ...
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Iowa lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium bill
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, spoke at a subcommittee meeting Jan. 27, 2025 on a proposed casino moratorium that would be in place until 2030. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) ...