CEDAR RAPIDS – The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved an application for a new casino in Cedar Rapids. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports a groundbreaking is scheduled today after a meeting held in Altoona on Thursday gave the green light to the development. The group cited approximately $60 million in new annual gaming revenue for the state once the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center is operational. It came after the Iowa House had voted for a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa, but the Senate did not move on the measure. There are concerns the new facility will cannibalize revenue from other eastern Iowa casinos.

WINTERSET – Madison County leaders are working to replace the county treasurer following her January 31st arrest. WHO-13 reports the Board of Supervisors moved to formally remove Amanda DeVos from her post this Wednesday and appointed a new acting treasurer. DeVos was arrested and charged with felonious misconduct, tampering with records, theft, and fraudulent practice. She’s accused of misconduct in office and misappropriating thousands of dollars in county funds.

WINNESHIEK COUNTY – State leadership is retaliating against a sheriff who posted a letter this week, claiming his office would not assist federal immigration enforcement unless they had warrants signed by a judge. KCCI-TV reports the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx and the county’s board of supervisors. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement as well, condemning Marx for his comments.