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Residents outraged by sudden address change after 32 years

September 09, 2024 | Carroll County, Iowa


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Residents outraged by sudden address change after 32 years
Residents of 123 West Pleasant Ridge Road expressed frustration during a recent government meeting regarding a potential change to their long-standing address. The homeowners, who have lived at the property for 32 years, were informed that their address might need to be updated to align with a new 911 system, following a public inquiry questioning the legitimacy of their current address.

The homeowners argued that changing their address would create significant inconvenience, requiring updates to numerous legal documents and accounts. They emphasized that the address was assigned by a county employee and has been embedded in the brick front of their home. The residents questioned the necessity of the change, especially given that emergency services have successfully located their property for decades without issue.

During the discussion, it was noted that the post office indicated that if the county did not require a change, the residents could retain their original address. However, confusion arose regarding the implications of the 911 address system, with concerns that emergency services might not respond appropriately if the address was altered.

Several attendees voiced their agreement with the homeowners, labeling the situation as \"petty\" and suggesting that the government was complicating a matter that had functioned well for years. They proposed that technology could potentially link the existing address with the new 911 designation without necessitating a complete change.

The meeting concluded with a consensus to table the discussion until more information could be gathered, allowing for a more informed decision regarding the address change. The residents expressed hope that a resolution could be reached that would not disrupt their lives after three decades of stability.

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