Cedar Rapids casino application advances handshake marks shift
In Osceola two would be owners Steve Gray and Dan Kehl met after a rancorous dispute over a $3.43 million media blitz tied to the March 6 Linn County casino vote. Gray's push for casino gaming prevailed amid Kehl's opposition.
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Linn County
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Leach Excited to Return to Iowa University Role
Former Representative Jim Leach said the chance to return to his home state and teach at the University of Iowa was too good to pass up. He emphasized the opportunity to guide students and engage with the Iowa academic community.
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Jim Leach
University of Iowa
U S spies tap central servers of major Internet firms
The Washington Post reports the National Security Agency and the FBI are directly accessing the central servers of nine leading U.S. Internet companies, a move that signals a wide data collection capability and federal surveillance reach. Iowa’s real GDP growth exceeded two percent last year, with durable goods makers driving the surge.
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Iowa
Window of freedom at Veterans Memorial Building display
A 20 by 24 foot stained glass window at the Second Avenue entrance to May's Island Veterans Memorial Building will be shown during the 2013 Freedom Festival.
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Veterans Memorial Building
May's Island
Gase Focuses On Racing And Causes On Track
A 20 year old auto racer blends speed with a personal passion as he pursues success on the track. The article highlights his drive, skill, and commitment beyond racing.
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Linn County casino license deadline and study results
The September 3 deadline for state gaming license applications in Linn County prompts studies on casino impact. The first-quarter 2014 commission decision on the C.R. casino may set groundbreaking within 30 days of approval, with a 12 to 14 month build, and completion after groundbreaking remains the expected timeline.
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Racing and Gaming Commission
Linn County
Iowa Guard to take 11 furlough days amid sequestration
About 1,100 Iowa National Guard technicians will take 11 unpaid furlough days one per week from July 8 to Sept 30 due to federal sequestration. Spokesman Col. Greg Hapgood said most affected work at Des Moines Fort Dodge and Sioux City bases with broader statewide impact.
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Hapgood
Iowa
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Johnston
Curt Wyman
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Iowa collects record 1 billion in May tax receipts
Iowa’s state treasury reports May tax receipts at 1.023 billion dollars, the first billion-dollar month on record. Net receipts after refunds total 917.9 million, driven by federal tax law changes and year‑end 2012 income shifting by individuals and corporations.
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Iowa
Jeff Robinson
Legislative Services Agency
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