Meskwaki Tribal Dispute Ends. Tama Casino Reopens New Year’s Eve
The Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel in Tama, shut since May over a tribal governance dispute, will reopen on New Year’s Eve. About 1,300 employees will return, retraining begins next week, and local leaders anticipate a surge of jobs and revenue as unemployment in Tama County has been high.
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Tipton soldier lucky to be alive after Iraq convoy attack
Spc. Joe Gottschalk of Tipton Iowa National Guard was wounded near Iraq on November 29 and received the Purple Heart from President Bush at Walter Reed. He said he feels fortunate to be alive and is glad to be back in Washington for treatment.
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Libya abandons nuclear and chemical weapons program
Libya agrees to halt its drive to develop nuclear and chemical weapons and long range missiles after secret talks with the United States and Britain. President Bush and Prime Minister Blair announce the decision, noting Libya's uranium enrichment program was more advanced than thought.
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History Center mortgage paid after drive
Cedar Rapids history museum resolves a 1.4 million mortgage after a municipal led fundraising drive. The group collected over 1,000 donations including 700 from nonmembers and 400 000 in public contributions from Linn County and Cedar Rapids officials. Bankers declined to disclose the final tally.
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Moseley Braun presses Democratic bid in Iowa stance
Carol Moseley Braun, at 56, enters the 2004 Democratic race in Iowa with a crusader image for the underprivileged. The former U.S. Senator and ambassador cites 9/11 as a turning point, saying it redirected her focus to public service despite past defeats and controversy.
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