Iowa Greyhound Association seeks additional $5 million

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Greyhound Association is looking to claim nearly $5 million from a supplemental fund in an effort to help live dog racing in Dubuque.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission met Thursday to go over the association's request to claim remaining funds in an account traditionally used to offset expenses. The Iowa West Racing Association is also considered a stakeholder, therefore having claim to the account as well.

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1yKWsUY ) the commission plans to ask both groups to file proposals for the account money prior to a March meeting.

The request comes as state gambling officials remain unsure how a $72 million settlement owed to the association will pan out and Bluffs Run Greyhound Park in Council Bluffs prepares to end racing at 2015's close.

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Information from: Telegraph Herald, http://www.thonline.com