Gambling

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst? Northern Iowan 112:20, p.9	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.
2	Fantasy foootball options week nine Northern Iowan 111:18, p.6	10/30/2014	Riley Ubben shares who he thinks the big picks will be for week nine of fantasy football; photo.
3	Betting on fantasy sports might soon become a reality Northern Iowan 110:44, p.2	03/13/2014	Due to current Iowa law, betting on fantasy sports through websites such as ESPN is illegal. However, this may change in the near future due to a bill that is currently going through the state legislature.
4	A Big Easy casino in the ballroom Northern Iowan 107:42, p.5	03/08/2011	Campus Activities Board sponsored Casino Night. Dozens of students enjoyed the Mardi Gras theme. Bingo, poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette were available; photo.
5	New turf blankets UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 106:4, p.10	09/11/2009	Thanks to donations from the Black Hawk Gaming Association and private funding, the UNI-Dome has replaced the artificial turf that had been used since 1976.
6	New turf for the UNI-Dome Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.21	09/01/2009	New playing surface installed; partially funded by gambling revenue; photo.
7	Viva Las Maucker Ballroom Northern Iowan 105:32, p.11	02/03/2009	The Campus Activities Board sponsored Casino Night in the Maucker Ballroom. Students could try their luck at craps tables, blackjack, and bingo. Prizes were awarded. Each player was given $10,000 in chips; photo.
8	Big business and smoking Northern Iowan 104:52, p.7	04/25/2008	Concerns expressed with the recently passed bill that prohibits smoking in most public buildings and businesses in Iowa; questions why casinos received exemptions.
9	Dreams of debt relief Powerball style Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7	02/24/2006	Reflects on what could be done with a $365 million lottery jackpot.
10	Gambling puts damper on sports memories; could all of these last-second comebacks and ninth-inning rallies be unreal? Northern Iowan 102:38, p.16	02/17/2006	Contemplates the frequency of illegal gambling and the effects it can have; photo.
11	Area bids for new casino venue; three potential projects vie for state approval Northern Iowan 101:34, p.1	02/04/2005	Three proposals for a casino facility in the Waterloo area have been submitted to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for evaluation; photo.
12	Gambling a favorite pastime among students Northern Iowan 101:19, p.7	11/02/2004	Poker becomes a popular activity among UNI students; photo.
13	Evils of gambling outweigh economic gains, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/19/2004	Katherine Van Wormer says that gambling can lead to divorce, bankruptcies, and embezzlements and other crimes.
14	State says no new casinos, expansion OK Northern Iowan 100:42, p.1	03/05/2004	Iowa House votes against licensing any new casinos in the state, but allows existing ones to add table games; photo.
15	Gaming referendum passes in Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 100:12, p.1	10/10/2003	The Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission may now consider the issuance of gambling licenses in Black Hawk County.
16	Evils of gambling outweigh economic gains, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/06/2003	Social costs associated with gambling in a community said to outweigh the economic benefits.
17	Gambling and crime go hand in hand Northern Iowan 99:60, p.6	07/18/2003	Ed Fallon, state representative, encourages preservation of Iowa's moratorium on gambling expansion; says communities with casinos have 84% higher crime rates than the national average.
18	Tribute to Grandma takes bad turn Northern Iowan 98:57, p.4	06/21/2002	Becomes obsessed with playing video games during a trip to the casino.
19	Don't gamble your life away Public Relations News Release 2001:67, p.1	09/03/2001	David Towle will give suggestions on how to recognize and eliminate a gambling problem.
20	Campus gambling: know when to fold 'em Northern Iowan 97:39, p.9	02/20/2001	Discusses problems with student gambling; photo.
21	Gambling benefits good cause Northern Iowan 95:46, p.11	03/30/1999	Dancer Hall Programming Board is sponsoring Casino Night in the Union tonight; each person bringing one canned food item for the Food Bank will receive $1000 of fake money for gambling.
22	Gambling addictions force students to 'bet their lives' Northern Iowan 95:41, p.1	03/02/1999	Some UNI students find enjoyment and challenge in gambling.
23	'If I had a million dollars' Northern Iowan 95:38, p.6	02/19/1999	Des Moines resident Timothy Schultz, 21, won $15.9 million in the lottery Wednesday.
24	Las Vegas offers more than just gambling Northern Iowan 94:27, p.7	12/09/1997	Had good time visiting Las Vegas; disagrees with columnist's views on gambling.
25	Gambling still destroys lives Northern Iowan 94:24, p.6	11/21/1997	Believes that gambling still is harmful, despite recent attempts to alter image.
26	Investigating the long-term impact of Indian casinos Public Relations News Release 1997:38, p.1	09/18/1997	Eric Henderson discusses benefits and pitfalls of Indian gaming enterprises.
27	Heads, you lose, tails, you lose Northern Iowan 93:22, p.14	11/15/1996	Columnist comments on college athletes gambling and UCLA coach Jim Harrick filing a false expense report.
28	UNI student face up to ten years in prison; student arrested for illegal sports bookmaking Northern Iowan 92:52, p.1	04/23/1996	Douglas Schrage arrested for taking bets on sporting events.
29	Press your luck at AMA's Casino Night Northern Iowan 92:48, p.13	04/09/1996	American Marketing Association sponsoring event.
30	Why drive to Meskwaki when you've got Broosters? Northern Iowan 92:46, p.10	04/02/1996	Local club holds Casino Night.
31	Spiritual emptiness: cause, cure Northern Iowan 92:44, p.8	03/15/1996	Believes gambling and other mindless activities have blighted lives.
32	Don't bother buying Powerball tickets, I'm going to win Northern Iowan 92:21, p.8	11/07/1995	Thoughts on winning the lottery.
33	A March Madness proposal: $88 million ready to be "won" Northern Iowan 91:46, p.19	03/14/1995	Offers advice on making money in betting pools.
34	Student Association for Gaming Endeavors Northern Iowan 91:33, p.4	01/27/1995	Will meet.
35	Student Association for Gaming Endeavors Northern Iowan 91:31, p.4	01/20/1995	First meeting to be held.
36	Jay Nardini speaks out on 'Vote No' Northern Edition 2:30, p.9	12/07/1994	Interview with local gambling opponent Jay Nardini; photo.
37	Royal Flush free shuttle service Northern Edition 2:26, p.6	11/02/1994	Local service will transport people to Tama casino; photo.
38	Students shape community Northern Iowan 91:12, p.5	10/04/1994	Urges students to become involved in local community.
39	Exploiting false hopes unethical; vote no on gambling Northern Iowan 91:9, p.7	09/23/1994	Urges electorate not to depend on gambling for revenue.
40	Can slot machines equal opportunity Northern Edition 2:20, p.5	09/21/1994	Discussion of local referendum on proposal to install slot machines at Waterloo Greyhound Park.
41	Gambling a mainstay in sports world Northern Iowan 90:46, p.11	03/18/1994	Office pools.
42	In the Trenches Northern Iowan 89:58, p.11	06/11/1993	Gambling and sports.
43	Betting the farm . . . . Northern Iowan 89:46, p.1	03/12/1993	Students gamble at Redeker Casino night; photo.
44	The fiction papers Northern Iowan 89:44, p.6	03/05/1993	Creative look at gambling at casino.
45	More to Waterloo Greyhound Park than just racing Northern Iowan 88:50, p.2	04/07/1992	Points out that animals suffer as a result of the activities at the race track.
46	Waterloo Greyhound Park offers suspense, money and entertainment Northern Iowan 88:47, p.7	03/27/1992	Offers student specials; instructions on placing bets; photo.
47	Luck be a lady Northern Iowan 88:38, p.7	02/18/1992	Students play blackjack at Casino Night; photo.
48	Maybe we didn't hit the jackpot after all. Public Relations News Release 1991:294, p.1	12/23/1991	Ken McCormick reports that gambling establishments in Iowa are not getting as many customers. One reason could be the over-saturated market.
49	Paramutual gambling in Iowa and the Midwest. Can it survive? Public Relations News Release 1991:150, p.1	10/21/1991	Ken McCormick states there could be dangerous repercussions if more types of gambling are legalized and the limits raised.
50	Waterloo Greyhound Park ends fifth year with drop in handle, attendance Northern Iowan 87:54, p.18	04/23/1991	Management offers explanations.
51	WGP announces end of season race times Northern Iowan 87:48, p.13	04/02/1991
52	Thursday night is free to UNI students and personnel: Dog races offer new type of excitement Northern Iowan 87:39, p.8	02/19/1991	Description of activities at the dog track; photo.
53	Top 5 Iowa stories that made news in 1990. Public Relations News Release 1990:264, p.1	12/24/1990	The most encouraging story was economic recovery, according to Professor Tom Ryan. A major surprise was the focus on legalized gambling.
54	Gambling may lead to problems Northern Iowan 87:25, p.13	11/30/1990	Rudy Garza spoke to Katherine Van Wormer's Alcoholism class about the dangers of gambling.
55	Student life A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.52	07/01/1990	Account of student life, organizations, recreation, discipline, and curriculum in the first ten years of the Normal School; photo.
56	WGP hosting college night Northern Iowan 86:35, p.18	02/06/1990	Waterloo Greyhound Park holding night for college students.
57	Top five Iowa stories that made the news in '89 Public Relations News Release 1989:316, p.1	12/21/1989	A Sioux City airliner crash and Iowa gambling problems make headline news.
58	UNI students, educators welcome: Waterloo Greyhound Park opens Thursday Northern Iowan 86:7, p.9	09/26/1989	Will open for fourth season; offers special promotions for students; photo.
59	Riverboat gambling-- funding state programs via "sin taxes." Public Relations News Release 1988:331, p.1	03/06/1989	Iowa legislature is debating whether or not riverboat gambling will be allowed on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Ken McCormick says there are other ways to raise additional revenue for the state.
60	Senior Week activities planned for week of April 10-16 at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:347, p.1	04/06/1988	Senior Week activities begin with a race at the Waterloo Greyhound Park, continuing with a speech by professional motivator John Cassis. The week continues with a breakfast in Maucker Union, a dance in the UNI-Dome, and a golf tournament.
61	UNI prof: Riverboat gambling not the solution to Iowa's economic woes Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	02/24/1988	Professor Ken McCormick explains that plans for a riverboat casino may provide Iowa with a temporary economic boost, but will not lead the state to a stable economy.
62	Compulsive gambling . . . a path to destruction Northern Iowan 84:26, p.7	11/24/1987	A look at the recovery program at Allen Hospital.
63	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:432, p.1	07/16/1987	Robert Ross and Michael Sonnleitner examine Iran-Contra hearings. Ken McCormick and Dennis Grady discuss Iowa's gambling scene. James Albrecht criticizes the merit teacher-pay plan. Wayne Anderson lists his six favorite state parks.
64	Lottery money funds entrepreneurial chair Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1	04/10/1987	UNI Foundation matches $500,000 lottery money with another $500,000 to endow Chair for entrepreneurial studies.
65	Lottery going strong in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 83:24, p.8	11/18/1986	Daniel Staker speaks to the American Marketing Association.
66	Students don't need 'big money' to visit dog track Northern Iowan 83:17, p.15	10/24/1986	A look at Waterloo Greyhound Park.
67	Kwitchersnivlin' Northern Iowan 83:16, p.2	10/21/1986	Two guys gamble over a football game.
68	Lottery leaves money for university charities Northern Iowan 83:9, p.12	09/26/1986
69	Lottery money funds entrepreneurial studies Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.3	09/01/1986	Endowed chair will be established with $500,000 in lottery profits and UNI Foundation matching money.
70	UNI employee strikes it rich in lottery show Northern Iowan 83:2, p.13	08/29/1986	Ed Boldt wins $10,000; photo.
71	Friday Morning Northern Iowan 82:31, p.2	01/31/1986	Discusses techniques used to sell lottery tickets
72	Students--no money for tickets Northern Iowan 82:31, p.5	01/31/1986	College Hill merchants are split on whether or not they will sell lottery tickets.
73	Regents approve lottery proposals, Stockdale as acting dean Northern Iowan 82:24, p.1	11/26/1985	Board forwards list of lottery money proposals; Jerry Stockdale will be acting dean of CSBS; Ervin Dennis will serve as acting head of Industrial Technology.
74	Lottery ticket sales lower than expected Northern Iowan 82:5, p.4	09/17/1985	Local retailers talk about sales.
75	Lottery winners are few-and-far-between Northern Iowan 82:4, p.14	09/13/1985	Students offer their opinions of and experiences with the lottery.
76	Proposals made for lottery revenue Northern Iowan 82:4, p.1	09/13/1985	Regents make $10 million proposal for economic development.
77	Tuesday Morning Northern Iowan 80:46, p.2	03/27/1984	Critical of Governor Branstad's veto of lottery bill.
78	Gamble in Union Northern Iowan 76:8, p.7	09/28/1979	A Las Vegas style casino will be part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Homecoming Carnival.
79	Casino night Northern Iowan 75:50, p.5	04/24/1979	The Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic, and the I-Club will sponsor a 'Casino Night' in the Commons.
80	Casino night Northern Iowan 75:50, p.5	04/24/1979	Will be held in Commons Ballroom.
81	Gambling at UNI? Northern Iowan 74:20, p.1	11/08/1977	The Commons Ballroom was transformed into a casino for Parents Weekend; photo.
82	Thank you . . . Northern Iowan 72:48, p.2	04/02/1976	Coordinators of the "Black Moustache" night extend thanks to those who were in attendance.
83	"Bingo!" Northern Iowan 72:47, p.4	03/30/1976	Students played bingo during UNI's "Black Moustache" night; photo.
84	Las Vegas? Northern Iowan 72:47, p.1	03/30/1976	Students enjoy playing craps at "Black Moustache" night; photo.
85	Betting illegal Northern Iowan 72:14, p.6	10/17/1975	Football betting cards appear on campus; Cedar Falls Police note that betting in this manner is illegal.
86	Casino night draws gamblers, jazz fans Northern Iowan 70:36, p.4	02/26/1974	Students enjoy the fun; photo.
87	Inquisition has returned home College Eye 63:39, p.3	03/10/1967	Compares head residents to the Gestapo after the recent 'gambling bust.'
88	No greed harder to control than amassing matchsticks College Eye 63:38, p.2	03/07/1967	Sarcastic congratulations for a job well done in punishing the 'matchstick gambling fiends.'
89	Seven Rider residents on probation, caught gambling College Eye 63:37, p.5	03/03/1967	Students caught playing cards.
90	Untitled College Eye 60:10, p.2	10/15/1965	Students observe a student dancing happily because he won ten dollars on the World Series, and despite the fact that he flunked a math test.
91	Fagan considering candidacy for next Iowa governorship College Eye 53:11, p.1	12/01/1961	Professor Fagan outlines his views including establishing a lottery and six technical schools.
92	Student government and social education, 1876-1886 First 75 Years 0:0, p.139	07/01/1951	Description of rules and regulations relating to students in the early days of the Normal School.
93	Let everybody help Huff College Eye 12:16, p.2	12/15/1920	Wants fans to stop betting on games.
94	Editorially Speaking College Eye 11:, p.4	04/07/1920	Says that teachers should uphold proper and moral behavior in order to set a good example for their students.
95	Betting College Eye 7:11, p.4	12/01/1915	Condemns gambling.
96	There is an evil practice College Eye 2:21, p.4	02/27/1913	Believes gambling should be eliminated; some students bet on the results of athletics contests.