DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK AND CASINO - Revision history

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	The announcement was made on September 16, 2021. Dubuque greyhound racing park would close permanently following a month of two of racing in 2022. That racing schedule was compared to the 2021 schedule which ran six months and included 112 racing days. Among the reasons for the business decision was the lack of available greyhounds. These dogs were on a circuit that included Florida. In 2018 Florida approved a constitutional amendment eliminating greyhound racing at the end of the 2020 season. This prevented the dogs from being raced year-round. Another fact was that for seven years, the local track had been supported by subsidies. Holding the track afloat was also a sizable increase in wagering. Despite the increase, the track was never at the point financially that it needed to be to survive. Future use of the property would be part of the plan envisioned for [[CITY ISLAND]]. (34)		The announcement was made on September 16, 2021. Dubuque greyhound racing park would close permanently following a month of two of racing in 2022. That racing schedule was compared to the 2021 schedule which ran six months and included 112 racing days. Among the reasons for the business decision was the lack of available greyhounds. These dogs were on a circuit that included Florida. In 2018 Florida approved a constitutional amendment eliminating greyhound racing at the end of the 2020 season. This prevented the dogs from being raced year-round. Another fact was that for seven years, the local track had been supported by subsidies. Holding the track afloat was also a sizable increase in wagering. Despite the increase, the track was never at the point financially that it needed to be to survive. Future use of the property would be part of the plan envisioned for [[CITY ISLAND]]. (34)

			In 2022 the Dubuque greyhound track was one of four such facilities operating in the nation. The park would have a final season from April 16 to May 15 with ten races daily. The closing would lead to the loss of fifty-eight jobs. (35)



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	34. Montgomery, Jeff, "Greyhound Racing to End Here in 2022," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 16, 2021, p. 1A		34. Montgomery, Jeff, "Greyhound Racing to End Here in 2022," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 16, 2021, p. 1A

			35. "Closing of Dubuque Greyhound Racing Track Will Cost 58 Jobs," TH Online, February 11, 2022

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	Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (32)		Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (32)

			The announcement was made on September 16, 2021. Dubuque greyhound racing park would close permanently following a month of two of racing in 2022. That racing schedule was compared to the 2021 schedule which ran six months and included 112 racing days. Among the reasons for the business decision was the lack of available greyhounds. These dogs were on a circuit that included Florida. In 2018 Florida approved a constitutional amendment eliminating greyhound racing at the end of the 2020 season. This prevented the dogs from being raced year-round. Another fact was that for seven years, the local track had been supported by subsidies. Holding the track afloat was also a sizable increase in wagering. Despite the increase, the track was never at the point financially that it needed to be to survive. Future use of the property would be part of the plan envisioned for [[CITY ISLAND]]. (33)

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	32. Ibid.		32. Ibid.

			33. Montgomery, Jeff, "Greyhound Racing to End Here in 2022," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 16, 2021, p. 1A

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	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

	The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)		The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel in 2019 set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)

	Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (31)		Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (31)

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	In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)		In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)

	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

	The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)		The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)

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	In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)		In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)

	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q ~~Casino Resort and Hotel~~ with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

	The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)		The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)

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	In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)		In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)

	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q Casino Resort and Hotel with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q Casino Resort and Hotel with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

	The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)		The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)

			Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (31)

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	30. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A		30. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

			31. Ibid.

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	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q Casino Resort and Hotel with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to Q Casino Resort and Hotel with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

			The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)

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	29. Montgomery, Jeff. "DRA Divided About Donations?" ''Telegraph Herald,'' November 18, 2015, p. 1A		29. Montgomery, Jeff. "DRA Divided About Donations?" ''Telegraph Herald,'' November 18, 2015, p. 1A

			30. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

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	In January 1998 the Dubuque Racing Association voted to expand the casino within the track to make room for 45 more slot machines. This brought the total number of the machines up to 600, the maximum allowed by the agreement with the owners of the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino. (19)		In January 1998 the Dubuque Racing Association voted to expand the casino within the track to make room for 45 more slot machines. This brought the total number of the machines up to 600, the maximum allowed by the agreement with the owners of the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino. (19)

			In 2003 the fate of Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino was given one of its largest challenges. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the state's two-tiered gambling tax system was unconstitutional. On appeal, U. S. Supreme Court overturned the Iowa court and ruled the formula taxing Iowa's racetrack casino at a high rate than riverboat gambling operation was constitutional. The issue was sent back to Iowa's highest court which maintained its original ruling. As a consequence, the Iowa Legislature negotiated an compromise that was agreeable to everyone. Tri-state charitable organizations prospered with a resulting expansion of donations (20)

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	In February, 2009 Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[MYSTIQUE CASINO]]. The change in name was part of a $10 million overhaul to help the facility compete with the larger [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] which since 2008 had done better ~~financialy~~. ''Mystique'' would offer 1,000 slots, 18 tables, a poker room and dog track. New offerings included Champagne, a new steak house; Bon Appetit, a buffet; Encore, a stage for live entertainment; The Cabaret at Mystique, an entertainment venue; and the Rendezvous Bar.		In February, 2009 Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[MYSTIQUE CASINO]]. The change in name was part of a $10 million overhaul to help the facility compete with the larger [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] which since 2008 had done better financially. ''Mystique'' would offer 1,000 slots, 18 tables, a poker room and dog track. New offerings included Champagne, a new steak house; Bon Appetit, a buffet; Encore, a stage for live entertainment; The Cabaret at Mystique, an entertainment venue; and the Rendezvous Bar.

	In December, 2013 the members of the Dubuque City Council announced that they would formally ask state legislators to remove the greyhound dog racing requirement from the Mystique Casino. Where greyhound racing in 1985 had aided the city in its economic recovery, the industry had become a cost. Net income at the track peaked at $2,738,093 in 1988, but fell into a deficit in 1992 and never recovered. A gag order included in a contract with greyhound kennel owners had prevented officials from lobbying against the industry for five years. (20) That agreement not to lobby was renewed in 2011. (21) In 2012 the Dubuque Racing Association had spent nearly $4.5 million to subsidize racing. The DRA had diverted over $55 million from charitable organizations and the city's capital projects fund over the last thirty years. (22)		In December, 2013 the members of the Dubuque City Council announced that they would formally ask state legislators to remove the greyhound dog racing requirement from the Mystique Casino. Where greyhound racing in 1985 had aided the city in its economic recovery, the industry had become a cost. Net income at the track peaked at $2,738,093 in 1988, but fell into a deficit in 1992 and never recovered. A gag order included in a contract with greyhound kennel owners had prevented officials from lobbying against the industry for five years. (21) That agreement not to lobby was renewed in 2011. (22) In 2012 the Dubuque Racing Association had spent nearly $4.5 million to subsidize racing. The DRA had diverted over $55 million from charitable organizations and the city's capital projects fund over the last thirty years. (23)

	In May 2014 Governor Terry Branstad signed into law a measure that allowed Mystique Casino to ease out of greyhound racing operations at the end of 2014 but allowed an industry group to continue races at the track. Under the new law, Mystique Casino paid a $7 million settlement over seven years to the greyhound industry. The Iowa Greyhound Association had the opportunity to lease the track and operate races starting in 2015. (23)		In May 2014 Governor Terry Branstad signed into law a measure that allowed Mystique Casino to ease out of greyhound racing operations at the end of 2014 but allowed an industry group to continue races at the track. Under the new law, Mystique Casino paid a $7 million settlement over seven years to the greyhound industry. The Iowa Greyhound Association had the opportunity to lease the track and operate races starting in 2015. (24)

	The gambling industry in Dubuque witnessed another year-over-year decline in revenue from 2013-2014. Revenue at Mystique fell by 14.8% while the Diamond Jo experienced a 14.1 percent decline. Decreases were higher in markets close to Illinois and Wisconsin. (24)		The gambling industry in Dubuque witnessed another year-over-year decline in revenue from 2013-2014. Revenue at Mystique fell by 14.8% while the Diamond Jo experienced a 14.1 percent decline. Decreases were higher in markets close to Illinois and Wisconsin. (25)

	As 2014 ended, the Iowa Greyhound Association announced that it would not be offering simulcasting in January and February, 2015. Simulcasting would resume on March 6, 2015 with live racing expected to begin in early April. (25)		As 2014 ended, the Iowa Greyhound Association announced that it would not be offering simulcasting in January and February, 2015. Simulcasting would resume on March 6, 2015 with live racing expected to begin in early April. (26)

	In February 2015 Dubuque government officials announced that the city would be facing a second year of a multi-million budget deficit. City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] stated that the city had lost nearly $24 million over the past eight years because of declining gaming revenues. (26) The trend was expected to continue. To fight the shortfall, the manager recommended employment cuts and fee increases including a 173% increase in fees to landlords. (27)		In February 2015 Dubuque government officials announced that the city would be facing a second year of a multi-million budget deficit. City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] stated that the city had lost nearly $24 million over the past eight years because of declining gaming revenues. (27) The trend was expected to continue. To fight the shortfall, the manager recommended employment cuts and fee increases including a 173% increase in fees to landlords. (28)

	In September the dog race park in Council Bluffs announced it was closing its doors leaving the one in Dubuque to soon be the only one in the state. Managers said competition from casinos was the cause. As for the track's future, under a current bill, the greyhound park in Dubuque was getting help from state funds to stay afloat. They had seven years to figure out how to make profit on their own. (28)		In September the dog race park in Council Bluffs announced it was closing its doors leaving the one in Dubuque to soon be the only one in the state. Managers said competition from casinos was the cause. As for the track's future, under a current bill, the greyhound park in Dubuque was getting help from state funds to stay afloat. They had seven years to figure out how to make profit on their own. (29)

	In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (29)		In December 2015 concerns about declining revenues at Mystique Casino led the Dubuque Racing Association board of directors to reduce Mystique's corporate contribution to United Way of Dubuque to $75,000 down from $87,930 for the 2014-15 campaign. It was also announced that the City of Dubuque and Mystique had paid consulting organization Cunningham Group $10,000 to develop a master plan for [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. The plan included possible rental, housing and recreational opportunities including the construction of a 6,000-seat baseball stadium. (30)

	In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].		In 2017 following eight years as Mystique, the casino announced that it would be changing its name to [[Q CASINO RESORT AND HOTEL]] with extensive remodeling. Dubuque Greyhound Park also became the [[IOWA GREYHOUND PARK]].

	The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel in 2019 set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (30)		The Back Waters Stage at Q Casino and Hotel in 2019 set a record attendance of approximately 5,000 people attending a July concert of country star Kane Brown. Tickets were sold out in April and the attendance surpasses the previous record by more than 2,000 people. (31)

	Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (31)		Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and twelve days later Dubuque's first sportsbook, Q Sportsbook, opened on August 27th. The [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] opened FanDuel Sportsbook on September 1st. Between their openings and the end of November, a total of $6,228,745 was wagered on sports at the two facilities. (32)

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	19. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Racing Association Moves to Add 45 Slot Machines," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 1998, p. 3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19980120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		19. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Racing Association Moves to Add 45 Slot Machines," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 1998, p. 3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19980120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	20. Murphy		20. Kittle, M. D., "Simon Says 'Whew,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', January 23, 2005, p. 1A

			21. Murphy

	21. Ibid.		22. Ibid.

	22. Jacobson, Ben. "City: Greyhound Racing Can Go," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2013, p. 1		23. Jacobson, Ben. "City: Greyhound Racing Can Go," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2013, p. 1

	23. Murphy, Erin. "Branstad OKs Greyhound Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2014, p. 1		24. Murphy, Erin. "Branstad OKs Greyhound Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 2014, p. 1

	24. Montgomery, Jeff. "Dubuque Gaming Industry Takes 14% Hit," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 16, 2014, p. 3A		25. Montgomery, Jeff. "Dubuque Gaming Industry Takes 14% Hit," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 16, 2014, p. 3A

	25. Jacobson, Ben. "Simulcast Racing to Go on Hiatus," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 2014, p. 1A		26. Jacobson, Ben. "Simulcast Racing to Go on Hiatus," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 2014, p. 1A

	26. "Dubuque Faces Mult-Million Dollar Deficit," KWWL Online, February 17, 2015		27. "Dubuque Faces Mult-Million Dollar Deficit," KWWL Online, February 17, 2015

	27. Ibid.		28. Ibid.

	28. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque Trying to Stay Afloat," August 30, 2015, KWWL.com. Online: http://www.kwwl.com/story/29918254/2015/08/30/iowa-greyhound-park-in-dubuque-trying-to-stay-afloat		29. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque Trying to Stay Afloat," August 30, 2015, KWWL.com. Online: http://www.kwwl.com/story/29918254/2015/08/30/iowa-greyhound-park-in-dubuque-trying-to-stay-afloat

	29. Montgomery, Jeff. "DRA Divided About Donations?" ''Telegraph Herald,'' November 18, 2015, p. 1A		30. Montgomery, Jeff. "DRA Divided About Donations?" ''Telegraph Herald,'' November 18, 2015, p. 1A

	30. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A		31. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

	31. Ibid.		32. Ibid.