Ex-Prairie Meadows Chairman Rasmussen Dies
Jim Rasmussen, a successful owner and chairman of the Racing Association of Central Iowa until this spring when he resigned after admitting to gambling through a bookmaker, died on Oct. 15 of lung cancer.
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Charges Dismissed Against Former Racing Head
Former Prairie Meadows Chairman Jim Rasmussen will not face gambling charges, officials with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said.
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Iowa Panel Won't Pursue Case Against Rasmussen
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will not pursue gambling charges against former Prairie Meadows chairman Jim Rasmussen.
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Rasmussen Apologizes For Illegal-Bets Controversy
Jim Rasmussen apologized May 21 for illegally wagering on football, but said his decision to step down as Prairie Meadows chairman of the board was a combination of the betting controversy and ill health.
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Former Prairie Chairman Turns in Owner's License
Former Prairie Meadows chairman Jim Rasmussen turned in his horse owner's license and his River Ridge Ranch stable was legally dissolved May 20. The move looms as a preemptive strike to avert a June hearing at which the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission would have considered action against Rasmussen for making illegal football bets with alleged bookmaker Robert Derryberry.
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Chairman of Prairie Meadows Board Steps Down
Jim Rasmussen stepped down as chairman of the Prairie Meadows board of <br>directors May 9 in the midst of health concerns and charges he had bet <br>with a bookmaker on football games.
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Prairie Meadows Director Asks Chairman to Step Aside Temporarily
A Prairie Meadows board member said that chairman Jim Rasmussen should temporarily step down until an investigation is completed regarding his possible involvement in an alleged illegal sports betting operation.
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Prairie Meadows, County Agree on Eight-Year Lease
After more false endings than "Die Hard," the Prairie Meadows lease agreement between Polk County and the Racing Association of Central Iowa is finally official.
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Iowa Group Sets Deadline For Prairie Purchase
The Racing Association of Central Iowa gave itself two weeks to decide if it can put together a viable offer to purchase the Prairie Meadows property from Polk County.
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Association Makes Offer for Prairie Meadows
The Racing Association of Central Iowa has offered to purchase Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino for $150 million. RACI, a non-profit organization that currently runs the Altoona track, would pay Polk County $15 million a year for 10 years, according to its proposal.
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Association Considers Purchase of Iowa Track
The Racing Association of Central Iowa gave itself two weeks to decide if it can put together a viable offer to purchase the Prairie Meadows property from Polk County.
