Iowa Lottery sales soar as online play looms nationwide
Iowa Lottery profits rise over last year and the year before, with sales up more than 10 percent and 27 percent respectively. Officials see no immediate changes to how residents play but expect near term moves toward online options, pay at the pump and mobile play, while watching neighboring states’ rollouts. Mary Neubauer notes technology opens new avenues but urges caution.
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Illinois
Minnesota
Mary Neubauer
Iowa Lottery
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Iowa State U loosens Harkin Institute limits
Iowa State University withdraws restrictions on agricultural research at the Harkin Institute of Public Policy ending a dispute over academic freedom. The article notes renewed research latitude at the center and context of the institute's role within the university.
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Loosens Institute
Iowa State University
Harkin Institute of Public Policy
Apache buys again in fifth acquisition in five years
C R manufacturer expands by purchasing a Cincinnati based company in its fifth acquisition over consecutive years. Wrestling team secures overtime victory as Iowa defeats Ohio State 22 to 9 with Mike Evans pivotal in the extra period. Fitness apps emerge as tools to support New Year health goals.
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Page
Iowa
Mike Evans
Ohio State
Hawks
Swan influx signals success of Iowa swan program
Nearly two dozen trumpeter swans gather on Cedar River below Cedar Rapids dam, illustrating the state swan reintroduction effort. Wildlife biologist Dave Hoffman notes a growing population drawn to open water, amid scarce habitats, with Cedar Rapids as a notable urban concentration.
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Cedar River
Ken Carroll
Parks and Natural Resources
Kirkwood Community College
Department of Natural Resources
Dave
Hoffman
Wasendorf Couple Accused of Dodging Iowa Taxes
Iowa Department of Revenue says former executive Russ Wasendorf Sr and his ex-wife Connie owe more than 14.1 million dollars in unpaid taxes. Officials allege under reporting of taxable income from 2001 to 2009 by about 75 million and tax dodging of 6.6 million. The allegations come as Wasendorf faced earlier fraud revelations at his Iowa brokerage.
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Russ Wasendorf Sr
Wasendorf
Iowa
Inter- Russest
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Department of Revenue
Russ
Connie Wasendorf
Iowa Legislature Split on Gun Control After Newtown Shootings
In Cedar Rapids the Iowa Legislature faces a divide after the Newtown shooting. Support for stricter gun control runs high while gun rights advocates vow to push for expanded rights and the elimination of gun-free zones, including schools. Aaron Dorr of Iowa Gun Owners criticizes gun-free zones.
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