Cedar Rapids hears two casino proposals Cedar Crossing renewals
Cedar Rapids faces two casino pitches next week as the City Council reviews a revived Cedar Crossing on the river and a new Cedar Crossing Central plan replacing the Five Seasons Parking Ramp near the DoubleTree Hotel. The Cedar Crossing renewal echoes the 2014 bid, while Central introduces a distinct development concept for downtown.
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Cedar Rapids casino proposals face Linn County license deadline
An in depth look at new casino plans for Cedar Rapids includes Cedar Crossing backers tied to a 2014 rejection and a boutique casino by Wild Rose Entertainment near the DoubleTree. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears the Monday filing deadline for Linn County license review with a possible November ruling.
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Immigrant Learns U S Citizenship in Cedar Rapids
Liam Cherput, who fled civil war in Myanmar a decade ago, became a U S citizen in Cedar Rapids on Friday. Her 7-year-old son James Chhuann also gained citizenship and waved an American flag beside her, saying this is her real home.
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Somali refugee family gains U.S. citizenship in Des Moines ceremony
After nine years in a refugee camp a Somali family joined about 75 people from 33 countries as new U.S. citizens in a ceremony at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. Gail Naughton welcomed the new Americans and noted the museum founders and modern immigrants.
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Rastetter exits term as regent board leader
Bruce Rastetter, agri business leader and GOP power broker, will not seek another six year term on the state Board of Regents. His current term ends April 30. He will devote time to Summit Agricultural Group and its farming and biofuels operations in the US and Brazil.
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