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Partyers can rejoice for Mardi Gras - 2004-02-16
Locals can celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday .
That's the night Richmond Civic Theatre has scheduled its yearly "Mardi Gras -- Around the World" fund-raiser.

Included in the $25 per person price are food and drinks, an auction, music, prizes, Monte Carlo games like blackjack and Texas hold 'em poker and fortunes.
The traditional Mardi Gras dishes, catered by Tim Juerling, features jambalaya, dirty rice and king cake. For the not-so-adventuresome eaters, chicken chunks and sauces will be included.
Read the full story at Richmond Palladium Item, IN

Studies Show Iowans Don't Want Additional Casinos - 2004-02-16
Iowans have a memo for legislators contemplating a major gambling expansion: The state doesn't require additional casinos.
A new Des Moines Register Iowa Poll indicates a 60 percent majority of the state's adults stay opposed to raising the number of casinos above the 13 gambling facilities that are currently licensed by the state.
However, Iowans are warming up to the concept of permitting table games like blackjack, craps and poker at racetrack casinos.
Read the full story at Casino City Times, MA