Iowa Grants Parimutuel License for Cedar Rapids Track
The Iowa Racing Commission approved a parimutuel betting license for a proposed Cedar Rapids thoroughbred track, a move cheered by local officials who expect over 1,000 jobs and a boost to regional growth. Dubuque and Des Moines racing interests warned the market could be oversaturated.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
ES Moines
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Iowa Racing Commission
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Iowa
Larry Waller
New Thoroughbred Track Planned for Minneapolis Suburb
On the back page a proposal outlines a new thoroughbred track in a Minneapolis suburb. Officials say the project would meet city needs and bring racing to the region.
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Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids track project eyed as $30 million facility
Officials propose a $30 million race facility financed by $6 to $8 million city equity plus $15 million in loans and $7 to $9 million in private cash. A 240 acre site would host a one mile track, stables for 1200 horses, grandstand for 5 000 seated and 9 000 standing, and a 150 000 square foot grandstand. Attendance expected at 490 000 yearly with $51.45 million in betting. First year a small loss, profits rise to $764 000 by year five.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids track backers face funding hurdle after license
Cedar Rapids Horse Racing Inc. must raise about 22 million dollars to build the track after securing a three year parimutuel license from the Iowa Racing Commission. The license allows 100 days of racing from May to September for 1987 to 1989, with commissioners urging monthly progress reports on financing and ground breaking hopes.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
ES Moines
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Horse Racing Inc
Thursday
Iowa Racing Commission
Iowa
Polk County
Steve Severn
Marion
Commission
Larry Scalise
Kearney admits beating murder victim in Cedar Rapids
Detectives say Richard Kearney admitted to beating Lloyd McIlvain in a Cedar Rapids woods on July 4. The 21 year old, living on Bowling Street, is charged with first degree murder after being arrested and waiving counsel. Court records note blood stained clothes and shoes seen by five acquaintances. motive cited as hatred of homosexuals.
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Richard Kearney
Lloyd Mcliva
Cedar Rapids Woods
Kearney
Bowling St. SW
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Lloyd Mcllvain
McIlvain
Murder at Ellis Park Linked to Gay Address Book Rumor
Authorities tie the case to a mystery surrounding Bob Damron's Address Book and a suspect Ruben Soci Saisse. Neighbors say Kearney frequented Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids and opposed gays. A close associate recalls Kearney speaking of beating a man he deemed gay on July 4, and Lloyd McKIivain was found dead near the park the next day.
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Bob Damron
Ruben Soci Saisse
Seco
Seng
Dunn
Bok
America
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Cruise
Kearney
Lloyd McKiivain
Today’s Chuckle: People in Glass Houses Seek Window Maids
A lighthearted quip notes residents of glass houses look for maids who do windows, playing on the saying to punch up domestic humor about cleaning and home care.
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