Cedar Rapids faces three casino bids as deadline passes
Three groups submitted Iowa gaming license applications by the Monday deadline in Linn County. Cedar Rapids Development Group with Peninsula Pacific and Wild Rose Entertainment propose Cedar Crossing on the River, Cedar Crossing Central, and a boutique Wild Rose casino, with fees and background checks outlined as the five member commission begins review.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Rapids Development Group
Wild Rose Entertainment
Commission
Iowa
Brian Ohorilko
Los Angeles
Wild Rose
Hunter Parks
Steve Emerson
Ohorilko
Gaming Commission
First Avenue East
Fourth Street SE
Cedar Crossing
FedEx driver honored for halting flag burning in Iowa City
Matt Uhrin of Cedar Rapids received a Marion American Legion Post 298 membership and a national certificate of appreciation after stopping protesters from burning flags on January 26 at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City. Uhrin used a fire extinguisher, saved a flag, and cited memories of a fallen soldier to justify his actions.
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Marion
FedEx
Iowa City
American Legion Post 298
Matt Uhrin
Cedar Rapids
National Legion
Des Moines
Uhrin
Afghanistan
Ahrin
Ken Rochholz
Iowa American Legion
Jim Crowley
American Legion
Marion Post
Branstad backs modest rise to Iowa minimum wage plan
Gov. Branstad endorses state preemption of local wage rules and supports a phased modest increase from 7.25 to keep Iowa competitive. He cites neighboring states and says final bills must reflect a careful pace. House Republicans push to block local wage setting while considering a gradual hike over time.
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Pleasant Hill
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Gazette contact details and subscription rates notice
The Gazette lists publication details including address Cedar Rapids Iowa and subscription prices. It provides post office and mailing information with contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Gazette
Gazette Company
Gazette Co. Inc
P.O. Box
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First Avenue West
First Street
Cedar Crossing Central
Five Seasons
Fifth Street
Brian.morelli
Thegazette
Legion Honors
Michaela.ramm
Thegazette.com
Michaela Ramm
the Gazette
Rod Boshart
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
GOP
Johnson, Linn
Polk
Wapello
Upmeyer
Linda Upmeyer
Boshart
Alliantenergy.com
Alliant Energy
Alliant
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