Opinion

Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will jointly reapply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) after the two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses expired on…
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Random thoughts on love
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Fight negative effects of cynicism with hope
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Moving the needle with management
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Employee engagement figures have not changed much over the…