Iowa is unique. Streamlined, localized economic development financing is not available in every state. Here in Iowa, small rural towns are still healthy and plentiful, and local city and county government have the power to ‘partner and invest’ local public sector dollars in a timely and efficient manner into private companies that promises specific thresholds [...]
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Tama County Casino Update: Commission asks tough questions to protect the integrity of Gaming in Iowa
One thing was apparent at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission hearing today in Johnston, Iowa: opening a casino is not the same as opening a downtown fabric store. This was clear as the Commission listened to hundreds of individuals voice their opinions in 3 minute sound bites over 4.5 hours. Opinions both for and against four [...]


