Local Iowa casinos draw crowds from nearby towns
Emmetsburg analysts say Iowa casino interest is increasingly local as Cedar Rapids regulators weigh three proposals: Wild Rose Cedar Rapids near Skogman Building with 15–20 tables and 600–700 slots, Cedar Crossing Central attached to DoubleTree with 15 tables and 550 slots, and Cedar Crossing on the River with 30 tables and 840 slots, with a decision due November 15.
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Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature mourns U S withdrawal
Iowa City, the nation s sole UNESCO City of Literature, reacts to the U S plan to withdraw from UNESCO. The State Department cites unpaid dues and alleged anti Israel bias while local leaders warn the move may affect global storytelling reach and local literary networks. John Kenyon calls the designation helpful for international visibility and questions the local impact of withdrawal.
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Cedar Rapids mayor hopefuls push jobs and streets
Eight candidates including Gary Hinzman, 70, debate economic development and jobs at a Cedar Rapids mayoral forum focused on growth. Hinzman, a former corrections director, said development is the top priority as local leaders seek solutions for jobs and streets. The event was hosted by Doug Neumann.
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Cedar Rapids mayor candidates gather for forum at library
Eight mayoral hopefuls meet at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Whipple Auditorium for a Sunday forum. Executives from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Hawkeye Area Labor Council address how outsiders view the city and its business climate.
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Trump to end ACA subsidies and overhaul insurance markets
President Donald Trump moves to halt federal cost sharing reduction payments to insurers as part of executive actions enabling cheaper plans outside the ACA. The cutoff could begin in November, affecting about seven billion dollars in subsidies this year and risking a collapse of marketplaces ahead of the open enrollment season.
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