State regulator splits over Dubuque riverboat ownership
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission ruled that one partner, John Schegan, may transfer his 5 percent stake in the GDREC to a licensed group within 90 days while another, William Alfredo, cannot claim a 32 percent option. United Gaming Inc. pursues ownership steps as lawsuits continue. a hearing next month could revoke GDREC’s license if courts decide Alfredo may hold 32 percent.
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State Racing and Gaming Commission
William Alfredo
Greater
Nancy Whittenburg
Alfredo
John Schegan
United Gaming Inc
Las Vegas
Alfredo and Schegan
United Gaming
Jay Gottlieb
Schegan
John Sandre
Des Moines
Polk County
Dubuque
Joseph Zwack
GDREC
Dubuque Racing Association
Zwack
Commission
YWCA Opens Accessible Playground At Uptown Kids Center
The YWCA at 318 Fifth St SE hosts an open house at 3 p.m. to unveil the Our Town playground in the center courtyard. The fully accessible outdoor area supports safety, fresh air, and exercise. Time capsule burial by Uptown Kids children and a peace pole planting mark the event. Tours run 3:30 to 6 p.m. For more, call 365-1458.
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YWCA
Fifth St
Our Town
Uptown
Chil
Ywca Uptown
The
Fire department trucks ownership disputed in township pact
Sutton states ownership of five fire trucks is non negotiable as trustees insist the Washington Township taxpayers own the assets. City holds most equipment and storage building while 26 volunteers weigh plans if the partnership ends. department protects 1,800 Center Point residents and about 500 in Washington Township plus southern Grant Township.
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Sutton
Washington Township
Center Point
Grant Township
Hawkeye blues festival kicks off homecoming show
Iowa guitarist Michael Hawkeye Herman returned from San Francisco to Bever Park for a midwestern tour opener tied to radio KUNI Live From Studio One. The Davenport native mixed country blues with urban blues on a 1934 resonator as he performed Jambalaya and Sweet Home Chicago with a varied contrast between vocal subtlety and shouting finishes.
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Diana Nollen
Free Lance
Bever Park
Iowa
Michael “Hawkeye
Herman
San Francisco
Radio Kuni
Studio One
Davenport
Iowa City
Great River Road
the Boondocks
Downtown Cedar Rapids backs downtown K-2 school plan
Business leaders voiced support for a proposed open enrollment K through 2 public school in downtown Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Community School District would operate it with business funding. space for 45 students would be doubled this fall as organizers address ongoing funding via a task force.
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John Kirsch
Cedar Rapids
Henry Royer
Firstar Bank
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Community
Phillips
Bliss
Drees
Clancey
Evans rises to AJLI presidency with Cedar Rapids advocacy
Cheryle Evans, long time Linn County attorney and Coe College faculty member, leads the American Junior League of International’s efforts after active local service. She champions advocacy on domestic abuse and child health, plans national outreach, and has mentored community projects including the Cedar Rapids police station and a 24 hour homeless women shelter.
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Cedar Rapids
Evans
Carol Rasco
Clinton
University of Iowa
Mike Klappholtz
Cheryle Mitvalsky
Kirkwood Community College
AJLI
Riverside Roundhouse Market and Community Events Listing
Daily schedule items show meetings across Cedar Rapids Linn County facilities including Five Seasons Center City Hall and Witwer Building with sessions from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. plus a recycling truck event at Hy-Vee and a farm market factor at Riverside Roundhouse Market. Also includes births at Kalindi Johnson and Jennifer Frederick and health clinic notices with contact details. Police drunk driving charges list Wade Eilers and Shane McFarland with arrest times and blocks.
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Five Seasons Center Commission
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids City Council
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County Mental Health Services Planning Committee
Witwer
Marion City Council
City
Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission
Linn County Electrical Board of Examiners & Appeals
Third St
Hiawatha Planning and Zoning Commission
Freedom Festival Events and Activities Featured in City Guide
Admission free with a freedom festival button one dollar unless noted. YMCA hours six to seven, Red White and Blue Days ten to four, Science Station at First Street SE. free mini planetarium with button. Gurney Grand Prix downtown bed races five fifteen to seven fifteen, Second Street SE. Water Ski Show seven to eight at Ellis Park with multiple skiers, helicopter jumps, barefooting, ballet, and a twenty person pyramid. Summers Eve at Brucemore seven to ten at Brucemore Mansion Linden Drive SE. Jazz on the lawn and dusk hot air balloons.
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First St
Second Street
Ellis Park
Brucemore
Brucemore Mansion
Linden Dr. SE
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Jeffrey D. Nicholls
Gazette
Danielle Merritt
Ellis Boulevard
G Avenue
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F Ave
St. Luke's Hospital
Selina Bailey
Richmond Rd
Hawkeye’ Blues Color Festival
Review
Mitvalsky
Daily Notebook
TEL
Cityline
Linn County Board of Adjustment
Indian Creek Nature Center
Indian Creek Nature Nature
Nature Center
U of Theatre Building
Wilson Ave
Mark Dyken
Department of Neurology
East Room
University Hospitals
Illinois Lottery
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Science
Science Station
Farmers Market
Cedar Rapids Riverside
Riverside Roundhouse
Cedar Rapids Recreation
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Kalindi
Nathan Johnson
O Ave. Pt
Jennifer
Ronald Frederick
15Th St
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
ST. Luke’s
Brenda and
Kirk Hayden
26Th St. NW
Christi Butler
Manchester
Rhonda
Roger Dickinson
Iowa Ave
Amy
Brian Gradeville
Knoll St
Beth and
Rodney Hamlett
Lamont
Carol
Kirk Huston
Audrey and
Terry Milks
Robins
Claire
Eric Ogier
Seventh St
Marion
Kathryn
Kenneth
Price
Ave
Linn County
Wade C. Eilers
Austin
Texas
First Avenue East
Shane A. McFarland
van Horne
First Avenue NW
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YMCA
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