Forest City-based Winnebago Industries has unveiled a concept motorhome that is electrically powered. Winnebago’s director of advanced technology Jaime Sorenson says the battery configuration will meet the needs of a majority of new RV buyers who prefer to make trips under 200 miles. “At the … [Read more...]
Riverside Casino fined for underage gambler
The Riverside Casino was recently fined $20,000 dollars for an underage gambling violation. Information presented at the Racing and Gaming Commission meeting last week said the minor was able to get on the gambling floor and gamble after using a picture on a cellphone. "I just want to say … [Read more...]
Class of 2022 announced for Iowa Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame
This year's inductees into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame are being announced for what will be the organization's 25th anniversary year. Executive director Clay Norris says one of the individual inductees will be the late Tommy Bolin, a Sioux City native, who was a guitarist and songwriter … [Read more...]
New studies break down socioeconomic impact of Iowa casinos
Socioeconomic studies conducted for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show some types of crimes do increase in casino communities -- but overall those communities aren't less safe. Spectrum Gaming Group managing director, Michael Pollock, says you have to look very closely at the crime … [Read more...]
Cedar Rapids mayor believes surveys favor casino for city
The Racing and Gaming Commission heard reports Thursday on two recently completed market surveys that detailed the impact of a new casino in Cedar Rapids. The survey by Spectrum Gaming says it appears that Cedar Rapids is well served by casinos in Waterloo and Riverside and a Cedar Rapids casino … [Read more...]
State regulators to review new gambling studies on Cedar Rapids, overall market
Gambling market studies conducted for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show the potential impact on the market for a new casino in Cedar Rapids and casino gambling in Nebraska. The IRGC will hear presentations on the surveys at their meeting next week. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian … [Read more...]
Lighting upgrade underway at State Historical Museum
The State Historical Museum in Des Moines has been undergoing renovations to deal with structural issues in the building. Museum curator Leo Landis says lighting in exhibit areas is also being upgraded. "We're getting better at this," Landis says, "but our galleries will be darker than most … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve million-dollar drawing includes Iowans
Two Iowans will have more interest than normal in watching the ball drop on the New Year in New York. They are among five finalists in the one million dollar New Year's Powerball prize drawing. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says it's the first time any state has had more than one … [Read more...]
ISU expert offers tips to make – and keep – New Year’s resolutions
If you'll be making a New Year's resolution tonight, you may need to genuinely focus on making the change in order to keep the pledge. Alison Phillips, a psychology professor at Iowa State University, says our approach to making resolutions usually sets us up for failure. "I've seen two … [Read more...]
Comedic book about orthodontics is filled with biting humor
A married couple from Marion has created an illustrated book that's a unique and humorous look at the branch of dentistry which is focused on the straightening of teeth. Priscilla Steele and Craig Campbell are the co-authors of "A History of Orthodontics Through Time and Space." Steele says the … [Read more...]