‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

A citizens group’s four-year effort to preserve the historic Masonic Home property in Des Moines has ended after losing a case in King County Superior Court. The organizer stated they spent their personal savings and retirement funds on the fight. The group has decided not to file another appeal, marking the end of their preservation campaign for the neighboring community’s landmark building.