Iowa Gaming Industry Leader on Casino Shutdown

(Note: the Prairie Meadows closing is 30 days and came prior to the governor’s order)
The governor’s emergency order requires the state-licensed casinos to shut down for the next two weeks. Iowa Gaming Association C-E-O, Wes Ehrecke (Air-uh-key), says four casinos had already made the decision to temporarily close — and others were discussing it.
Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona was the first to announce that it was suspending operations. The casino announced a 30-day closing and says it will continue paying employees during that time. Ehrecke says other casinos might follow that pay policy.
The casinos have restaurants that are part of their facilities and must shut down inside service — but under the governor’s order could still operate a restaurant drive-through or with take-out service. Eherecke is not sure if that will be an option for casinos.
Ehrecke is not sure what type of long-term impact this might have on the casinos.
The shut down under the emergency order is effective through March 31st.
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The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market runs every Saturday from 9-1 at the Old […]
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (August)
Catholic Charities Serve and Lift Mobile Food Pantry (August)
Cameron New Life Shoppe – August
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NWMO State Fair (Bethany)
4 events,
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (September)
Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Mobile Distribution (September)
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Party in the Park (Albany)
Party in the Park (Albany)
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4 events,
The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
NWMO State Fair (Bethany)
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (September)
Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Mobile Distribution (September)
5 events,
Cameron New Life Shoppe September End of Summer Blowout
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Fresh Ayr Friday (Mount Ayr)
Fresh Ayr Friday (Mount Ayr)
Fresh Ayr Friday Friday, September 8 5 - 7 pm Shelter House Phil Shipley performing
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4th Annual Ronnie Mercer Memorial Golf Tournament
4th Annual Ronnie Mercer Memorial Golf Tournament
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P.H.A.R.M. Dog’s “A Night Under the Stars”
P.H.A.R.M. Dog’s “A Night Under the Stars”
Join us by purchasing one ticket to "A Night Under the Stars" event. Indulge in delicious dinner […]
Movie Night in the Park (Bethany)
Movie Night in the Park (Bethany)
Trail Life USA Troop MO-0202 of Bethany and FBC College & Career Small Group invites you to […]
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The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (September)
Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Mobile Distribution (September)
Cameron New Life Shoppe September End of Summer Blowout
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Crossroads Marble Show
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Raider Fall Festival (Mount Ayr)
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The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (September)
Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Mobile Distribution (September)
Cameron New Life Shoppe September End of Summer Blowout
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5 events,
Veterans Camping Initiative
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Harrison County Fall Festival
Harrison County Fall Festival
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Ringgold County Hunter Education Class (Mount Ayr)
Ringgold County Hunter Education Class (Mount Ayr)
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Mercer County Health Department Safe Sitter Class
Mercer County Health Department Safe Sitter Class
The Mercer County Health Department will hold a Safe Sitter Class on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 […]
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4 events,
The Old School of Cameron Farmers and Makers Market
Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Pantry (September)
Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Mobile Distribution (September)
Cameron New Life Shoppe September End of Summer Blowout
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Albany Heritage Day
Albany Heritage Day
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