Iowa lawmakers in both chambers moved quickly to pass a moratorium on new casino constructions before a decision from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission on February 6. The $275 million proposal for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids would bring in a thousand construction jobs,

A 5-year casino moratorium bill is moving through the Iowa statehouse Thursday.It would effectively block Cedar Rapids plan to bring a new casino to the area.Th

Iowans woke up to a rainy start on Friday. While the Des Moines area had relatively light rain, parts of southern Iowa have seen almost 2 inches of rainfall.

Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named for Outstanding Hospitality.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Iowa has 19 casino licenses. Should there be a 20th? That is what state lawmakers may decide before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission holds its vote on a license for a proposed casino in Cedar Rapids during its meeting on February 6th.

Iowa is the first in the nation to let a pandemic-era eviction requirement expire, the Des Moines Register reports.

Central Iowa has become a haven for all things fried chicken, especially in sandwich form. Des Moines already has Chick-fil-A, which reopened in West Des Moines after a remodel late last year; Chicken Heat for Nashville hot chicken; Charlotte’s Kitchen with its locations in Johnston and Altoona; and so many more.

Linn County's impending casino pitch is at risk as lawmakers in the Iowa House and Senate advanced a 5-year pause on new licenses.

Iowa lawmakers in both chambers moved quickly to pass a moratorium on new casino constructions before a decision from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission on February 6.

However, opponents contend that a casino in Cedar Rapids would cannibalize revenue from existing casinos, hurting the economy in other Iowa towns. See which towns have casinos in

Family-operated Homemakers Furniture will open its second location in Tiffin, creating 200 jobs in Johnson County. What else should you know?