Fewer real Christmas trees as demand rose during the pandemic
Families cling to the smell of real trees but saw limited supply this season. Bob Moulds of Wapsie Pines in Fairbank notes tight wholesale access and several years needed for trees to reach sale height, reflecting post pandemic oversales.
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Marion plan targets vacant buildings to curb blight
Marion City Council advances an ordinance to define owner responsibilities for neglected vacant properties. The measure identifies how properties will be found and brought into code compliance, with final approval due December 21 and an effective date January 2.
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Iowa's casino and sports betting decline in 2023
Iowa licensed gambling faced declines in fiscal 2023 as sports betting revenue fell for the first time since legalization in 2019. Total sports bets reached 2.247 billion, down 8.5 percent from the prior year, while casino revenue dropped 0.7 percent to 1.754 billion. Council Bluffs saw a similar regional decline amid Nebraska casino openings.
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