It took the Iowa House 11 minutes to pass legislation, 68-31, that would retroactively enact a five-year moratorium on ...

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.

If the bill passes the House, Senate and receives the governor's signature by next Thursday, plans for a new, $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids will be halted.