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Tama County ARC showcases new home in Toledo operated by CIRSI

This home at 414 E. Vine st. in Toledo was purchased by the Tama County ARC?and remodeled to provide living space for differently-abled adults.
These women who live in the new ARC?home in Toledo were among those hosting an open house on Sunday, May 18. They are (l-r, seated) Liz Moyer, Dawn Bailey and Michelle Kubik. Amanda Emke is standing. The home is operated by Central Iowa Residential Services Inc. (CIRSI). Photos/Sally Willett
The kitchen area of the ARC?home in Toledo was a featured portion of the open house on May 18 where guests enjoyed refreshments.
ARC?Board Member Gary Mattson (left) and John Willett, Tama, treasurer and board member are shown during the open house of the newest ARC home on Sunday, May 18.

Tama County ARC?purchased and made a number of improvements to a home on Vine street in Toledo for residents who moved in last October.

The purchase included conversion of a garage space for an additional bedroom.

Gary Mattson, an ARC?board member, said the need for the home is a result primarily of federal Medicaid guidelines. They call for homes providing these services to have fewer occupants and to be integral parts of the community,

CIRSI?(Central Iowa Residential Services, Inc.), Marshalltown, staffs the Vine street home in Toledo.

ARC also owns a home in Tama.