Question on Prairie Meadows expansion OK by Iowa commission
Public poll notes TELUS non scientific sampling on whether the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission should approve a major expansion for Prairie Meadows casino. Yesterday's poll asked if California's bar smoking ban should apply to Iowa with 112 responses: 68 percent YES and 32 percent NO.
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Iowa
The
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Prairie Meadows Casino
Your Two CENTS Online Discussion Topics
A forum prompt lists current topics for discussion at Fylowa’s online site www.fylowa.com. Questions explore parental control of children online, state wildlife management, and popular sledding spots in Eastern Iowa.
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Fylowa
Iowa
City and school meetings fill Cedar Rapids area schedule
On January 5 1998 numerous public sessions occur across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Budget work sessions at City Hall start 10 a m to noon and 1 30 to 3 30 p m. Public meetings include Bluestem Solid Waste Agency at 4 p m and several school boards and city councils meeting through the evening with a film festival at Effigy Mounds.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois and Iowa lottery results and jack pots update
Sunday Illinois Pick 3 result 1 2 1 and Saturday Powerball 4 digit 9 5 8 8 4 7 9 27 32. Powerball drawing no winner. jackpot $20.8 million. next Wednesday $25 million. No winner in Super Cash Lotto. next draw $480,000. Lottery numbers also on CITYLINE at 363 7000 or 337 7000 category 2900.
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Cityline
Iowa
Vital Statistics Mercy and St. Luke's births and cancellations
The bulletin notes births at Mercy and St. Luke's including Stephanie and Scott Schallau a daughter Zahra Said a son Vicki and Matt Zittergruen a son Catherine and E James Soukup a son Theresa and Lance Holub a son Patti and Ron Herman a son Melinda and Christopher Lauderdale a daughter. Weather cancellations update via CITYLINE. Also lists DUI arrests Jeremy Petersen 19 Durant 2:35 a.m. at Dubuque and Ronalds in Iowa City.
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ST. Luke's
Vicki
Matt Zittergruen
Center Point
Catherine
E. James Soukup
Maplewood Dr. NE
Theresa
Lance Holub
Patti
Ron Herman
First Ave. NW
Melinda
Christopher Lauderdale
Hoosier St. SW
Jeremy Joseph Petersen
Durant
Dubuque
Ronalds Streets
Iowa City
Local Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Cedar Rapids Division
The Cedar Rapids Division of the U S Bankruptcy Court lists petitioners including Michelle A Arp Bernard J Mitchell II Rachel C Quick Carol J Loring Andrea N Sunde Monty A Meeks Abbie L Meeks Sherry S Mullen Jeremy A and Theresa J Schirm and Jennifer A Schnathorst. Debts range from about 11 820 to 225 617 with assets from 3 175 to 144 453. All or most assets are claimed exempt or to be kept under court supervision.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Michelle A. Arp
Buckingham
Bernard J. Mitchell II
Park Ave. SE
Rachel C. Quick
Washington
Iowa
Carol J. Loring
Arthur St
Iowa City
Andrea N. Sunde
Belle Plaine
Monty A. Meeks
Kelburn Lane
Abbie L. Meeks
10Th St
Marion
Sherry S. Mullen
Grand Ave
Jeremy A
Theresa J. Schirm
Ripon St. SW
Jennifer A. Schnathorst
S. 12Th St
Student regent Lisa Ahrens breaks mold on Iowa Board
Osage sophomore Lisa Ahrens, the lone student regent on the State Board of Regents, voted to raise her own tuition by 108 dollars next year. She balances a full college load with two board meetings monthly and a busy FFA schedule, saying she would vote no to protect student interests.
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Lisa Ahrens
Iowa State University
Ahrens
State Board of Regents
Pellett
FFA
Board of Regents
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa budget surplus boosts expected fund earnings to 85 million
Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald said the investment pool of idle surplus funds may yield about 85 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, up from 76 million last year, due to higher balances and solid management. The pool now stands near 1.5 billion, with general, road tax, and reserve funds included.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Michael Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
The
Treasury
Williamsburg trio sentenced in meth lab case
Three Eastern Iowans pleaded guilty to conspiring to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine after a Williamsburg motel lab discovery. Brett Waddell, 37, drew 12 years. Gary Happel, 36, 110 months. Tracy Gryp, 27, 90 months. All face five years supervision post release.
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Dick Hogan Gazette
Williamsburg
Brett A. Waddell
Marengo
Gary A. Happel
Ladora
Tracy Jane Gryp
Waddell, Happel
Gryp
U.S
Waddell
Dusek Builds and Expands in Cedar Rapids Area
C R Dusek leads remodeling of the Kubins Building in Cedar Rapids while pursuing downtown projects. Armstrong-Race frames regional growth with a 50 percent stake in Armar Plaza Marion and land acquisitions. Dusek chairs the Eastern Iowa Enterprise Council and balances business with time for family and personal reflection on life.
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Cedar Rapids
Kubins
Third Avenue SE
Dusek
Armstrong-Race
Central Business District
Armar Plaza
Marion
Armstrong Race
College Community votes on school bond tonight
The College Community school board will consider approving 4.6 million dollars in bonds at a special meeting tonight. Bids opened this morning will be presented at 7 p.m. to fund additions to Prairie Middle and Prairie Crest Elementary, acquire land for future schools and fields, and other improvements. The board will discuss expanding reading services with a plan to improve comprehension from kindergarten to fourth grade. Options include extended day, year round reading clinic, parent involvement, ongoing assessments, and a 30 hour training for teachers costing about 125000 dollars plus an instructional levy. A pilot at one school with existing funds is possible. The meeting is in Prairie High School ICN room.
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Hension
Mick Starcevich
Prairie’ High School
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