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License
May 11, 2005 – a date that will stick in the memory of many area residents! That was the day the Iowa Gaming Commission awarded Palo Alto County Gaming Development Commission (PACGDC) and Wild Rose Entertainment a license to build a gaming casino and resort in Emmetsburg.
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Ground Breaking
June 10, 2005 - another date that signaled the official ground breaking on the $35.4 million casino and resort by Wild Rose Entertainment. The building site is east of Emmetsburg along Highway 18. A community picnic followed with delicious food and entertainment throughout the evening to celebrate the event.
Those present for the ground breaking ceremony included Wild Rose officials, Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation, representatives of the construction team, and city and county officials.
The ground breaking was the next step in the construction process of the Wild Rose Casino and Resort. Gary Kirke, chairman of Wild Rose, expressed his feeling that this step solidifies the relationship with the community. He looks forward to next summer and the Grand Opening event.
The Wild Rose Casino & Resort is scheduled to open in July 2006.
Components of Casino
- Create a Quality Destination Resort that will attract new tourism with 28,000 square-foot casino; a 65-room hotel with 6 suites, a ballroom, a pool and health club; an authentic Irish pub; a 100-space RV Park and more.
- Employ a unique architectural design that celebrates the area’s cultural heritage and links its rich history to its rich future.
- Preserve the natural beauty of Five Island Lake for families and recreational pursuits. This project locates the resort away from the lake, allowing for beautiful walking and biking paths to access it.
- Establish the Resort as an all Iowa project, by using a developer and successful business owners from Iowa
New Opportunities
- Add 250 to 300 new jobs with annual payroll of $6-$8 million, which will help attract and retain young people
- Increase out-of-state tourism for local events and attractions and area businesses
- Deposit $34.5 million into this project and the economy
- Provide an economic engine to drive additional new business development and expansion.
- Maintain the “hometown” quality of life
- Provide funding for many educational, civic, and nonprofit organizations.
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City of Emmetsburg
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Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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