Iowa casinos ride staycations as entertainment draws grow
Industry officials say Iowa gambling venues attract visitors from outside the state as national centers falter. Revenue gains at Diamond Jo Dubuque and Wild Rose Clinton come after riverboat to land-based conversions, with 2009 admissions down at tracks and river boats and potential new license rounds under review.
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Former Iowa City mayor John McDonald dies at 65
Former Iowa City mayor John McDonald died at home from pancreatic cancer at 65. He served on the City Council 1982 to 1993 including three terms as mayor and led local infrastructure projects. He ran McDonald Optical with his brother and valued family, with visitation and a funeral Mass planned at St. Wenceslaus Church.
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Upper Iowa to issue bonds for on campus construction
Upper Iowa University and the city will sell 31 million dollars in private college facility revenue bonds to fund a new student center, liberal arts building, and 90 new housing units. CFO Don Aungst says construction will boost local employment with up to 120 workers, and there is no cost to the city to issue the bonds.
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Moody's lowers Cedar Rapids revenue bond rating to Aa3
Moody's Investors Service downgraded Cedar Rapids revenue bonds to Aa3 as the city plans to issue 7.9 million in sewer bonds and 8.6 million in water bonds. City Manager Jim Prosser noted the rating affects revenue bonds, while general obligation bonds remain rated Aaa.
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Iowa
Williamsburg to Get $600000 for New Library
Williamsburg will receive 600000 in Vision Iowa funds to build a public library near the town square. Library Director Loretta Hanson says construction could start next spring and the project may take about two years to complete. Vision Iowa Chair Regenia Bailey praised supporters as the board approved the funding. The library currently has 2000 library cards issued.
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Vision Iowa Board
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