Lincoln Goes Dancing, KCRG/Gazette Poll Shows Casino Passing, School Bus Drag Racing: Marion Cedar Rapids News Links, March 3

More snow tomorrow. Say it ain't so!

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A Gazette/KCRG poll shows the Linn County Casino likely will pass in the county, with 51 percent supporting and 37 percent opposing. (The Gazette)

The Marion Times has a nice feature photo of Marion's local Lincoln impersonator, Lance Mack, performing a dance.

Cedar Rapids Xavier girls edged Harlan for the 4A State title. (Associated Press)

Two school bus drivers in Iowa Falls were fired for drag racing their buses with students inside. This may be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. (KGAN via Associated Press)

Gazette columnist Todd Dorman writes that he's voting yes on the Casino, but mostly because Linn County doesn't need it to rebuild. I'm not sure if I understand that logic, but it's a good column. (the Gazette)

KGAN-TV reports that attendees at a Coralville housing show argue that the local housing market is resurgent.

Dorman also wrote against the Riverside Casino CEO's strange last minute waterpark offer.

If you sue them, they are required by law to come. (KCRG via Associated Press)

There are more challenges ahead as Cedar Rapids continues to rebuild. (The Gazette)

Iowa failed to bring its offense in a loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington. (The Gazette)

A list of new Cedar Rapids and Marion area hires and promotions. (The Gazette)