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Judge Blocks Gun Range Rezoning | Des Moines News
A district judge just nixed the controversial rezoning of land for a new gun range in Warren County, calling it illegal “spot zoning” — a rushed, rule-breaking move that ignored the county’s own comprehensive plan. The New Pioneer Gun Club, relocating from a city-adjacent site to rural farmland, got approval to switch zoning from agricultural to commercial — but nearby residents sued, citing noise pollution and lead contamination risks. The court sided with the neighbors, voiding the rezoning and leaving the gun club’s future uncertain. While the club continues operating, they now face…
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