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- ↑ Hytrek, Nick. "Sioux City's effort to get riverboat wasn't easy". Sioux City Journal.
- ↑ Dreeszen, Dave. "Iowa Supreme Court orders Sioux City riverboat casino to close July 30". Sioux City Journal.
- ↑ Dockter, Mason. "Argosy riverboat casino sent to western India; will be used as substitute casino boat". Sioux City Journal.