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November 22, 2009 Preserving a Building Type

The need for preservation of historic buildings and structures was first illustrated to me by the building pictured above, a massive sprawling structure that was built in 1878 to house the mentally ill.

November 17, 2009 Mental health facilities need to share expertise, group says

Members of a task force charged with reviewing Iowa’s four state-run mental health institutes say those facilities need to do a better job of reaching out and sharing their expertise with local communities.

November 16, 2009 Council postpones vote on sale of Norwich Hospital property

A proposal to vote on the former Norwich Hospital property was withdrawn Monday night in order to get a required opinion of the Commission on the City Plan.

November 2, 2009 Rally supports keeping Allentown State Hospital open

A bipartisan group of elected officials today joined several dozen workers from Allentown State Hospital and union officials to demonstrate support to keep the state institution open. Click here for more...

October 21, 2009 Lawsuit authorized to block sale of Tuscaloosa’s Bryce Hospital

The Tuscaloosa City Council has voted to authorize a lawsuit against the state to halt the sale of Bryce Hospital.

October 9, 2009 Clarks Summit hospital may add patients

Clarks Summit State Hospital could pick up additional mental health patients if the state closes Allentown State Hospital, state officials said.