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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1996

Page

6

Steps to Riverboat Casino Approval in Iowa

Gazette Des Moines outlines the approval process for a riverboat casino license in Iowa. Requirements include county voter yes on gambling, nonprofit and operator license applications, a 25000 dollar non refundable fee plus 15000 dollar background checks, and three year licenses with annual renewals. The applicant must provide financial statements, bonds, loan and legal action details, an indicated docking facility, cruise schedules, and cost and financing data. A public hearing will assess viability and economic impact. Reapplication after a rejection requires one year.

Gazette Des Moines Bureau Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission Commission

Riverboat gambling option eyed for Cedar Rapids area

Collins notes a lease could be presented to the council with a special election possible in about 32 days after county notice. The plan faces neighbor and anti gambling opposition. Iowa riverboats already operate in multiple cities including Dubuque Marquette Clinton Davenport Bettendorf Sioux City Council Bluffs and Fort Madison Burlington.

Linda Langenberg County Board of Supervisors Dubuque Marquette Clinton Davenport Bettendorf Sioux City Council Bluffs Fort Madison-Burlington Waterloo Altoona Tama Cedar Rapids Iowa

Early test may detect Alzheimer's before symptoms arise

A lab test of blood and skin cells shows promise for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Researchers led by Dr. Jay Robbins report detecting Alzheimer’s-like differences in cells from 95 patients, with positive results in 27 Alzheimer's cases and negative results in most controls. The work, to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, awaits further validation.

Washington Jay Robbins National Cancer Institute Robbins National Academy of Sciences Zaven Khachatuarian Alzheimer’s Association Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute Khachatuarian

Abduction case tied to Calmar store robbery and DCI inquiry

Buchell recounts being abducted from a Calmar shop, restrained, blindfolded, and robbed of cash after a masked group took her to a rural gravel road near Waukon. She received medical care and is cooperating with DCI agents seeking details on entry method, assailants, and motive.

DCI Heather Buchell Calmar Decorah Winneshiek County Bucheit Waukon Allamakee Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital Buchett

Community Briefs Include BINGO Events and Local Ads

Local notices list afternoon and evening bingo sessions at multiple venues including Hanford Post 5 4719 J St S.W and St Ludmila's 21st Ave S.W plus Thursday 1:00pm games at P-3 Hall. Also public notices for Knights of Columbus event, live questions for State Senator Wally Horn, and ads for parking, dining, and plant sales.

2Nd St 14Th Ave S.E KCOX Channel Wally Horn

Marion Siding and Trim Services Since 1953

Marion firm Warner Brothers Inc advertises siding soffit and trim services with contact 377 5573 offering durable exterior work and long standing local presence since 1953.

Warner Brothers, Inc Trim Marion

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