Larchwood News

Four Iowa communities, including one on the doorstep of Sioux Falls, are placing bets with state gambling regulators that new casinos will create jobs and provide a much-needed economic boost.

The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation and Lyon County Resort & Casino, LLC, operated by Kehl Management submitted their gaming application to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Monday.

LARCHWOOD, Iowa - When Jason Stensland was asked to speak at Farm Aid, he thought he'd be telling a couple dozen people about what led his twin brother, Justin, and him to start a dairy operation.

Developers of a Lyon County, Iowa casino are 'upping the ante.' This month they said the price tag for the casino that will sit on the border of South Dakota and Iowa, has jumped from 90 million dollars to 110 million.

In a typical trial three hundred people are summoned to jury duty, but in criminal high profile cases that number almost doubles.

Five Iowa counties are trying to land a casino, but it looks like only one or two could potentially end up with one.

Thursday the Iowa gaming commision decided to take applications for five state casinos including one just west of Larchwood, Iowa.

Tomorrow the Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission will make a decision that could have a major impact on our region.

Fast Spreading Email Virus The investigation into a deadly boating accident on the Missouri River has been completed and it could result in more charges for one Siouxland man.

BRANDON - Mark Dobmeier and Chad Meyer each claimed Outlaw Sprint car feature victories Sunday night at Huset's Speedway.

A Sioux City casino says their business will suffer if the Racing and Gaming Commission issues a license to the proposed casino near Larchwood, Iowa.

A Sioux City casino says their business will suffer if the Racing and Gaming Commission issues a license to the proposed casino near Larchwood, Iowa.

A Sioux City casino says their business will suffer if the Racing and Gaming Commission issues a license to the proposed casino near Larchwood, Iowa.

For 36 days, in February and March of 1945, U.S. Marines fought to capture the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese.

For 36 days, in February and March of 1945, U.S. Marines fought to capture the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission may bet on a $90-million casino proposed for Lyon County, Iowa.

A book about President Barack Obama's winning 2008 campaign peers into a key Iowa moment and into the would-be president's personality.

Larchwood, Ia. - Four years ago casino executive Dan Kehl drew a circle around Lyon County on his Iowa map.

Overcast skies and occasional sprinkles didn't dampen the enthusiasm of co-workers who spiffed up Brandon parks Friday.

There are new developments concerning a planned casino for Larchwood, Iowa. The state 'Racing and Gaming Commission' asked two firms to research five proposed Iowa casinos to see which one was the best bet.