Ethics panel votes for Clarinda investigation
The Iowa Ethics and Disclosure Board voted 5-0 to open a formal probe into former aide Doug Gross over lobbying registration concerns tied to the Clarinda prison project. Gross’s attorney says he acted in full compliance and will cooperate, while panel members note questions about his role with Gov. Branstad and executive officials warrant scrutiny.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Doug Gross
Iowa
Clarinda
Mark McCormick
Gross
Iowa Ethics and Cam- Disclosure Board
Terry Branstad
Executive Branch
McCormick
Southwest
Clarinda Development Group
Bernard Mcey
Iowa Supreme Court
Clarinda Group
Branstad
Michael Fitzgerald
Richard Johnson
Fitzgerald
Jay Irwin
Brian Kennedy
Bonnie Campbell
Edward
Ex-senator's wife pleads guilty to false IRS statement
Barbara Jean Sperholtz 62 of Melbourne pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false statement to an IRS agent. The case ties to alleged farm rent deductions on 1987 and 1988 tax returns. A lab test showed a $10,000 check presented in 1987 had been altered to mislead.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Internal Revenue Service
Barbara Jean Sperholtz
Melbourne
Assis
U.S
Mary Luxa
Sperholtz
John
Iowa
IRS
Luxa
Nagle Endorsed by Iowa Senior Citizens Group
Iowa State Council of Senior Citizens endorsed Democrat Dave Nagle in the 2nd District race against Republican Jim Nussle. The group cited Nussle's low elderly-issues score, noting a 10 percent voting record and 20 percent cumulative score, while praising Nagle as a strong alternative for seniors in Washington.
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Jack Seeber
Iowa Council
Jim Nussle
NCSC
Iowa
Washington
Nagle
Las Vegas group seeks third Quad Cities riverboat
Bet t endorf officials report a 40 million deal between Green Bridge Corp and Lady Luck Gaming Corp to bring a 2000 passenger boat to Bettendorf by November 23 and build an outlet mall by September 1995. The boat would join The President in Davenport and Casino Rock Island replacing Diamond Lady which left in 1992. Officials plan to seek an Iowa license while Bettendorf weighs riverfront options.
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Green Bridge Corp
Lady Luck Gaming Corp
Las Vegas
Bettendorf
President Riverboat Casino
Davenport
Rock Island
Ill
Diamond Lady
Mississippi
Lady Luck
Green Bridge
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Des Moines
Iowa tracks keep traditional slots amid video slot ban
Des Moines Iowa racing official says traditional slot machines remain legal at tracks while video slots are banned. He also urged the Legislature to decide whether additional casino games should be allowed at the tracks.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jack Ketterer
The
Racing and Gaming Commission
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33Rd Ave
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