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Cedar Rapids could roll the dice again: city's 3rd casino gamble on the horizon
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The moratorium delaying new casino license filings is nearing its expiration date, and Cedar Rapids may be able to make its 3rd gamble to bring a casino to the city of five seasons. The city has been working for over a decade to see their...
An actor from Iowa is in the Tony-winning Michael Jackson musical coming to Des Moines
A cast member in the award-winning Michael Jackson musical headed to Des Moines at the end of April grew up in Iowa. Josh A. Dawson, who lived in Cedar Rapids from nearly birth until high school, plays two roles, Quincy Jones and Tito Jackson, in the Tony-winning production “MJ.” The musical comes to the Des Moines Civic Center from April 30 through May 5.
Marion Sun Mother's Day Market to be held Saturday
MARION, Iowa — On Saturday, April 27, the first Mother's Day Market will be put on by the Marion Sun. The shopping event features 28 vendors, has no entry cost and lots of parking available. Artisanal products will be available, including local honey, baked goods and other foods, as...
Linn-Mar breaks ground on new $25.5 million performing arts venue
Linn-Mar broke ground Monday on a new performance venue just across from the high school auditorium along 10th Street in Marion. The $25.5 million project is being paid for by the regular PPE Levy voters agreed to extend in March, and other funding sources that won't require any increase in taxes.
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