(Council Bluffs) An investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department, State of Iowa’s Department of Revenue, and the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Division has led to the arrests of a Council Bluffs couple. Frank and Cindy Hoover are charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct (a Class B felony), along with various tax evasion and reporting violations.
The investigation showed since 2017 the Iowa Department of Revenue has not received personal individual income tax filings for either Frank or Cindy Hoover. Additionally, no corporate filings had been found for any of their establishments including the Cube Ultra Lounge (also known as Bier Fest) and Rodeo Saloon & BBQ or Broadway Properties which owns the buildings.
On Tuesday morning a search warrant was served at the two bars located at 162 and 164 West Broadway. The investigation has also determined that Frank Hoover has under-reported more than $1.4 million dollars in sales revenue, to the State of Iowa, for the two bars, since January 2018.
An additional search warrant was served this morning at the Hoover’s personal residence, in the 300 block Perrin Place.
After being questioned by investigators, both Frank and Cindy Hoover were arrested and booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.
