No Dice group mobilizes against Linn County gambling poll
The Gazette reports Linn County residents form No Dice to oppose the November 4 gambling referendum. David Osterberg argues the move hinges on economics including addiction, bankruptcies and crime, while Renee Otto recalls early activism.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Sin Police
David Osterberg
Osterberg
University of Iowa
Department of
Occupational and Environmental Health
Renee Otto
Palestinian woman suicide bombing hits Haifa restaurant
A Palestinian woman blew herself up in a Haifa seaside restaurant injuring many, including four children, as calls grew for action against Yasser Arafat. Israeli helicopters fired missiles at targets in Gaza City and the Boureij camp, with no injuries reported.
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Israel
Yasser Arafat
Gaza City
Islamic Jihad
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Gaza
Hamas
Bush
Arafat
Ariel Sharon
Hawks honor Fry with ceremony and great win
Iowa City fans filled Kinnick Stadium as Hayden Fry, ahead of his College Football Hall of Fame induction, received a midfield honor. The Hawkeyes edged ninth-ranked Michigan 30 27 after a tense fourth quarter.
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Kinnick Stadium
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Iowa
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Wolverines
Kinnick
Five Reasons Against Linn County Casino Vote
Opponents argue a local casino would raise addiction and bankruptcy rates and increase crime. It would attract locals to gamble more, fail to draw tourists, and harm development. They claim it costs jobs and harms retail and service businesses as spending shifts away, with profits leaving to out of state operators or Des Moines taxes.
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Des Moines
Opponents of Linn County push five reasons to vote yes
Local casino proposal promises 900 jobs with benefits and downtown revitalization for Linn County including the south side and Czech Village. Backers argue profits fund local government and charities while keeping gambling dollars at home and expanding entertainment with minimal crime impact.
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Tama
Dubuque
Quad Cities
River boat casino supporters push countywide referendum
Citizens for River boat Casino promote a November 4 vote on gambling in Cedar Rapids with the boat Yes slogan. The drive echoes a previous riverboat project in Osceola, tied to Grace Entertainment Inc. and a Missouri casino partner. Jim Cannon leads the Linn County group backing the effort.
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Cedar Rapids
Osceola
Clarke County
Jim Cannon
Linn County Pre Gambling Group
Grace Entertainment Inc
Cannon’s
Pay to play fees grow as Iowa schools ask families to contribute
East Iowa parents face recurring charges as North Linn High School in Troy Mills asks for 15 per sport and 90 for two sons. Deb Covington, mother of Austin and Adam, says the payments keep kids active and out of trouble despite tight budgets. The second year of transportation and activity fees prompts mixed emotions among families.
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Kadera Havill
Mount Vernon High School
Eliza Keast
Mount Vernon
Sue Deibner
Julia Hanson
Dubuque
Janet Borholm
Gazette
Deb Covington
Walker
Austin
Adam
North Linn High School
Troy Mills
Covington
North Linn
Inside Students Involvement Tied to Grades and Busier Is Better
The article links higher student involvement with improved grades and argues that a busier schedule fosters better academic performance. It notes programs that encourage activities beyond classwork and cites potential benefits for college readiness.
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