Judge rules Iron Gate can build at 7th and Frankfort, but emails show nonprofit worked with city, county officials for months to secure site near jail
Iron Gate officials have been looking for a new home for more than two years.
For the Frontier September 26, 2017
Iron Gate officials have been looking for a new home for more than two years.
For the Frontier August 20, 2017
Iron Gate has been looking to construct a new soup kitchen and food pantry for more than two years. The organization says it has grown out of its current home at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati Ave.
For the Frontier November 27, 2016
It’s happening again. Iron Gate’s latest attempt to relocate its soup kitchen and grocery pantry has led some people to mistakenly conclude that the city has designated a certain part of town for social services.
For the Frontier November 17, 2016
The Board of Adjustment voted Thursday to deny Iron Gate’s application for relocate its soup kitchen and grocery pantry, a move that is likely to send the case to district court.
For the Frontier October 24, 2016
Iron Gate’s application for a special exception to the zoning code to build a new soup kitchen and grocery pattern near downtown is likely to be heard Nov. 17
For the Frontier September 29, 2016
Iron Gate officials have said they need a new, larger facility was needed to accommodate its ever-growing number of clients.
Dylan Goforth July 13, 2016
“Everything was a little premature last time,” Connie Cronley said of the Pearl District failure. “We would like to do some groundwork with the neighbors wherever we settle before we announce it publicly … I don’t think we want to go in quietly by night and open up the doors the next day.”
For the Frontier September 9, 2015
In denying Iron Gate’s proposal to move its soup kitchen to the Pearl District, the Board of Adjustment cited a lack of parking and a perceived threat to property values.
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