COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Two riverboat casinos permanently moored along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs are dealing with floodwater. Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan says parking lots on the wet side of the levees at Harrah’s and Ameristar are flooded. He says they were expected to flood because of their locations. Other parking lots are free of water.

Hanafan says both casinos have engineers on staff to monitor the integrity of the floating casinos as the river rises. He says that if a problem is detected, the casino will be emptied. The river is rising as water is released from upstream reservoirs to deal with heavy rains and snowpack. The river is expected to crest above flood stage in Iowa and Nebraska this week, but the water will remain high into fall.

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Council Bluffs police post a photo of 2 pallets of water they just unloaded. It will be sent to neighboring communities south of Council Bluffs. The water came from Ameristar Casino. OMAHA/COUNCIL BLUFFS FLOODING: Check out these Iowa DOT cameras, which capture some of the flooding in the Iowa/Council Bluffs area, including some areas of. Casinos in Council Bluffs Take Biggest Hit. Revenue at the three casinos in the Council Bluffs area, one of the most populous regions in Southwest Iowa which also forms part of the Omaha Metropolitan Area, all dipped significantly. That’s because severe Missouri River flooding in that area forced road closures on different parts of Interstate.

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Heritage Buffet features an all-you-can-eat brunch, lunch and dinner buffet that includes monthly specials, crab legs and prime rib.

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From our selection of specialty sandwiches and half pound burgers to Midwestern favorites like mac & cheese and chicken fried steak and sausage gravy, Bella’s Bakery & Café is a great place to catch a game or meet friends. Quick, friendly and delicious... that’s Bella’s!

Need to curb those late night cravings or just looking for a quick bite to eat? Stop by Double Down Dogs, located on the first level of the casino floor to enjoy a quick meal or snack.

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