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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 2024

Page

8

Cedar Rapids casino push faces Iowa panel vote and protests

Cedar Crossing project backers push for a $275 million Cedar Rapids casino with 700 slot machines and 22 table games. The Linn County Gaming Association seeks a license stay as Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission plans site visit, public hearing, and a potential Feb 6 decision amid opposition from Iowans for Common Sense and local leaders.

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Cedar Rapids district faces enrollment shifts and budget strain

Cedar Rapids schools face a shrinking student base amid new charter schools and education savings accounts. The district plans to right size via attrition, potential building closures, and a November 2025 bond referendum while open enrollment and per pupil fees affect funding. Officials cite a $7,826 state aid per student for 2024-25 and note 1,327 students use education savings accounts this year.

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