Tama considers casino as economic lifeline for 2700 residents
Tama Mayor Chris Bearden cites strong backing with over 1000 signatures and a Signature Management Group plan for a 104 acre Cherry Lake site. The 30 year lease at 99000 annually would fund up to 1.5 million yearly for city government while signaling a downtown revival amid mixed local reaction.
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Penny Roberts
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Tama City Council
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Bearden
Don Rank
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Tama panel to discuss issue as new casino eyes Tama
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meets March 1 to discuss potential new licenses after 2005 approvals in Riverside, Waterloo, Emmetsburg and Worth County. Local supporters predict economic benefits and increased gambling draw, while opponents worry about tribal and county impacts and liquor sales debates.
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Commission
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Iowa State University
Swenson
Iowa
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Tama
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Waterloo
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Emmetsburg
Worth County
Don Rank
Vegas
Pavone
Larry Lasley
Washington County
Gaming Commission
Lance Horbach
Fort Dodge
Ottumwa
Franklin County
Des Moines moves to seize homes for new development plan
Des Moines mayoral officials and City Council vote to use eminent domain to acquire two homes a vacant gas station and a nearby lot in southeast Des Moines. The plan could yield up to 18 row houses with a council backed process tightening slum area criteria.
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Tammy Harris
Harris
Elpis Ministries
Iowa City
Tom Vlassis
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa
Bill LaHay
Drake Neighborhood Association
Ed Bodensteiner
Bodensteiner
Polk County
Vlassis
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