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Iowa Residents Support Casino Plan

IOWA – As reported by the Iowa Globe Gazette: "Worth County casino supporter Dan Hendrickson has been volunteering his time over the past few weeks selling bright green T-shirts that say, 'Worth County/Support Expansion.'

"…Hendrickson, like about 50 other Worth County residents, will be on hand Wednesday to show support for a Worth County casino during a presentation to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

"…It marks one of the last meetings before the commissioners decide in May whether to grant one or more gaming licenses. Worth and Franklin counties will both present their plans on Wednesday, two of 10 casino proposals to be considered.

"…The proposal includes a 1,200-slot casino fashioned as a Mississippi-style riverboat, moored on a man-made lake. It is expected to employ more than 400 people and generate $72 million in revenue, according to a Century Casinos news release…"

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