Iowa gambling licenses no moratorium in state says official
Investors seek Cedar Rapids area casino while Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission chief notes no delay on license approvals. Also mentions Harkin sticking with health and education role and Kerry named secretary of state nominee. Music’s impact on workout motivation shown. Prairie tops Linn-Mar in boys basketball for first time since 2002.
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Santas See Comeback as Occupation Amid Holiday Cheer
Business section reports 380 Santas returning as a seasonal profession. Mall Clauses can earn up to $15 000 during the holiday season, with events companies noting strong demand after economic downturns.
Father Convicted in Slaying of 17 Month Old Kamryn Schlitter
Cedar Rapids man Zyriah Schlitter, 25, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the 2010 death of his 17 month old daughter Kamryn. Jury imposes up to 55 years. verdict followed two week trial ending around 8:30 p.m. Friday.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowans With Concealed Carry Permits Surpass 140000
The Gazette reports a rise in Iowa concealed weapon permits in the second year of relaxed laws. Through 11 months this year 37 327 permits were issued by 99 county sheriffs, adding to 102 795 permits in 2011 for a total exceeding 140 000 licensed carriers.
Time not right for guns in schools officials say
A fatal Connecticut elementary school shooting elevates security concerns, but Iowa experts say arming staff or bringing weapons into schools is not yet acceptable. Officials include Iowa Homeland Security Chief Mark Schouten, Tom Downs of the School Boards association, and Aplington sources.
Iowa Supreme Court backs firing of assistant over looks
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled 7 0 that a dentist legally fired his assistant for being attractive citing threat to his marriage. The decision says such firings are not unlawful discrimination under the Iowa Civil Rights Act because they are driven by emotions not gender. Nelson's attorney calls the ruling a setback for women.
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Edward Mansfield
Fort Dodge
James Knight
Iowa
Knight
Melissa Nelson
Nelson
Paige Fiedler
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