Bobby Kaufmann — who chairs the House ... Cedar Rapids city officials and representatives from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council ...

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to award Cedar Rapids a license for the 20th state-licensed casino.

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... casino would “cannibalize” revenue from existing properties. Cedar Rapids officials argue Iowa has seen growing competition from neighboring states, and that ...

An Iowa GOP lawmaker has introduced a gambling ... regarding a petition challenging the efforts to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids. State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann said a couple weeks ago that lawmakers ...

State lawmakers introduced two bills that would stop a new casino from being built in Cedar Rapids. Last year ... Jeff Reichman, R-Montrose, and Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, introduced bills ...

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell and representatives from Iowa State Building and Construction ... Parmley said. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton — who led passage of the bill in the House ...

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.

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, speaks Jan. 13 during the first day of the legislative session at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Cedar Rapids casino backers emphasize ...

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... “This isn’t just about Cedar Rapids — this is about ensuring Iowa remains competitive,” Scheetz said. “Our state does best when we focus on growth and ...