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Winterset Refuge treatment center move under protest by neighbors
WINTERSET, Iowa –Plans were all set to move to a new Refuge Treatment Center southwest of town, when an email came in telling them that the zoning they had applied under, and been approved for, was now not allowed. The center works as a residential Christian ministry treatment center. Men can stay from six months […]
Kelly Clarkson's surprise donation will help Iowa family rebuild after fire destroys home
Iowans are making more appearances on this season of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." This week, a family from Norwalk who had experienced a recent tragedy got a surprise from the music star during her weekday talk show. The Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus appeared on an episode of the show...
Iowa Legislature bans funding for "guaranteed income" programs
Guaranteed income programs like one started in the Des Moines metro last year could face major funding hurdles under legislation awaiting the governor's signature. Why it matters: There's disagreement about whether the programs are unnecessary tax dollar handouts or paths out of poverty for some families, Iowa Public Radio reports.
Iowa drug treatment program's move to new location now tied up in county zoning problems
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — It was a packed Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday morning. The hot topic was a new location for the Refuge, a men's residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The center is making efforts to move from its current location in the northern part...
Allegation: Jailed developer Daniel Pettit tried to give away foreclosed Wes Des Moines land
Embattled Johnston developer Daniel Pettit is at the center of new allegations he tried to fraudulently give one of his investors a valuable West Des Moines development site that's entangled in foreclosure and several court cases — as he sits behind bars in Polk County. Dallas County Recorder ReNae...
ADM Scholarship Foundation announces March and April 2024 Students of the Month
The ADM Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce the Spring Students of the Month. The spring sports do not begin until the first of April so we have included both March and April in our announcements. A big thank you to our sponsors who contribute to the Foundation. All contributions from sponsors, corporations and general public are invested and the income earned is given out as scholarships to well deserving students. All ADM graduates continuing their education after high school are eligible to apply to receive a scholarship.
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