Iowa casino revenue edges up on Quad City upgrades
Iowa's 19 state licensed casinos posted nearly 1.45 billion in gross revenue for the year ending June 30, a 1 percent rise. Seven casinos gained from upgrades led by Rhythm City in Davenport and Isle of Capri in Bettendorf, which moved to land based facilities with over 170 million in investments.
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State Racing and Gaming Commission
Commission
Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
State Commission
Brian Ohorilko
Rhythm City
Davenport
Isle of Capri
Bettendorf
Prairieburg seeks help to rebuild park for Labor Day tractor pull
Prairieburg residents urge aid to reconstruct Baker Community Park after an EF2 tornado on June 28 flattened the park, damaging the pavilion, concession stand, fencing and picnic areas. The park hosts weddings, graduations, reunions, and the Labor Day tractor pull fundraiser for the Good Ole Boys.
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Liz Martin
the Gazette
Blaine Holub
Prairieburg
Wes Johnson
Baker Community Pavilion
Baker Community Park
Linn County
Arlene Holub
Holub
Good Ole’ Boys
Kalona lawyer wins $285000 wrongful arrest deal
Kalona attorney Raymond Tinnian reached a $285,000 settlement with Johnson County and Coralville over a wrongful arrest and prosecution three years earlier. He sued Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness, another assistant, and two Coralville police officers, alleging he was wrongfully arrested for tampering with a juror and harassment despite evidence of innocence. The case laments prosecutors and police missteps while noting no public apology was given.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Coralville
Kalona
Raymond Tinman
Janet Lyness
Tinnian
Debate over lower co pilot training hours draws fire and support
Lawmakers clash over trimming the 1500 hour cockpit requirement for airline first officers. Support comes from regional carriers facing shortages while critics warn videos and structured courses cannot replace real flight time. Senator Thune touts safer training. Senator Duckworth opposes. Endorsed compromise talks continue as FAA bill moves.
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Congress
U.S
John Thune
R-S.d
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Des Moines
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Makayla Tendall
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George C. Ford
Federal Aviation Administration
Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Thune
Sen
Tammy Duckworth
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Duckworth
Senate
Chuck Schumer
Dn.y
FAA
Marty Lewis
Eastern Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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