Cedar Rapids casino project faces final Cedar Crossing vote
Five member Racing and Gaming Commission weighs Cedar Rapids casino license as supporters and opponents gather at Bourbons BBQ in Cedar Crossing. Former lawmakers note thin margins and optimism based on commissioners' political experience and prior fair consideration.
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Commission
Bourbon’s
Gray
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Crossing
Iowa
Rich Running
Corbett
Jeff Lamberti
Ankeny
Richard Arnold
Russell
Dolores Mertz
Algona
Racing and Gaming Commission
Lamberti
Iowa House
Iowa Senate
Senate
Cedar Rapids Development Group
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Crossing Casino
Iowa House approves $3.278 billion standing budget on party line vote
A House panel in Des Moines advances a $3.278 billion standings budget with a party line split. Democrats expect amendments to add priorities while Republicans flag limited floor changes. The bill also shifts some payments to a new fund and boosts cultural affairs funding while trimming legislative expenditures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dave Jacoby
D-Coralville
House Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
Chuck Soderberg
R-Le Mars
Jacoby
House
State Appeals Board
General Fund
Economic Emergency Fund
Timeline tracks Cedar Rapids casino bid from 2009 to 2013
A history of Cedar Rapids casino ambitions from a 2009 GVA Marquette analysis noting limited out of state revenue potential to a 2013 referendum approving gambling at Linn County. Key steps include formation of investment groups led by Steve Gray, surveys of residents, neighbor agreements, and city support as studies predict cannibalization of existing casinos.
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GVA Marquette Advisors
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Development Authority
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Development Group
Steve Gray
Gray
Linn County
Linn County Gaming Association
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jeff Link
Dan Kehl
Kehl Management
Casinos and
Riverside
Larchwood
Iowa City Building Trades Council
Building Pros
Just Say No
the Gazette
Vote Yes
Just Say No Casino Group
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James.lynch
Hglewattenta
JoAnn German
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