Sunday, December 16, 2012
Kurt Schade, owner of the Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery, has paid his debt to Waukee but still can't legally operate a business on the property. He says the city is holding him back.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Editor's Note: As the year winds down, Waukee Patch is looking back at some of the stories that made you talk, cry, laugh or just scratch your head. ______________________________ By Jody Gifford This story first published Oct. 16. Court papers show Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery owner Kurt Schade has paid fines he accrued this summer after not complying with Waukee city ordinances. In June, the city of Waukee filed a lawsuit against Schade, owner of Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery, for multiple violations of city ordinances. A judge ordered Schade to pay $750 in civil penalties. The case was closed on Aug. 27. At the center of the lawsuit is the outbuilding on the property that houses the winery. It's not in compliance with city code and …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Eight decades ago, the “Noble Experiment” was called off as a failure and Prohibition was repealed.
It’s National Repeal Day. And, what, you didn’t shop? Don’t worry, we have a list of places in Waukee where you can buy beers, wines and spirits to celebrate the anniversary of the end of Prohibition. But first, a bit of history about the “Noble Experiment” – Prohibition, that is. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union – Carrie Nation and that bunch – believed alcohol was the root of many, if not all, social ills. After many years of campaigning – and by campaigning, we mean tavern vandalizing, bottle smashing and generally riling up the whiskey-swilling masses – Congress on Jan. 16, 1919 passed the 18th Amendment outlawing alcohol and, presumably, putting an end to drunkenness, crime, mental illness and poverty. That, of course, didn’t …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Waukee Patch will turn one on Thursday. Here are five of the most read stories from our first year in Waukee.
1. In August 2011, employees of the Happy Time Preschool & Daycare in the Point of Grace Church were handed their walking papers when the lead by ultra-conservative Pastor Jeff Mullen, decided to start its own child care entity. Employees were told they could reapply but in doing so would be required to sign a Christian Lifestyle Agreement that said employees should have "regular attendance at a Christian church, no sex outside of marriage, no homosexual conduct, no viewing of pornography, no drug or alcohol use, and no vulgar language." The directors of the former Happy Time Daycare overcame the obstacle and opened New Beginnings Daycare in September. A new, larger location is set to open in October. 2. In September, 14 year-old Taylor …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery and the city of Waukee have been butting heads for years. What will it take to resolve the situation?
Editor's Note: This story originally ran on Friday, June 22. We're featuring it again today in advance of the Tuesday meeting of the Waukee Planning & Zoning Board. In the days since Kurt Schade spoke to the Waukee City Council, one thing has become clear: the dispute between him and the city of Waukee is complicated. Schade, owner of the Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery, questioned council members Monday night about their intent to promote and develop the city of Waukee. He also pointed a finger at Councilman Mike Watts, suggesting that he had a personal vendetta against Schade and that his actions were preventing him from running his business. "Council members, it is very obvious Mr. Watts is using his power as a council person to carry …
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Kurt Schade, owner of the Schade Creek Winery & Vineyard, says the Waukee City Council and one member, in particular, is preventing him from doing business in Waukee.
Kurt Schade, owner of the Schade Creek Winery & Vineyard, took to the podium during Monday's Waukee City Council meeting to complain about calls sending police to his property and about what he perceives as a personal grudge Councilman Mike Watts has against him. Schade told the council he had three questions. "Is it the purpose of the city council to represent all the citizens of Waukee?" Schade said. "Is it the purpose of the City Council to promote development, growth and business in the city of Waukee, and is it appropriate for members of the city council to use their position to conduct personal vendetta activities?" Watts was given the opportunity to respond at the meeting, but declined to comment at that time. He talked with Waukee …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From a romantic wine with the name Soulmates, to pampering massages and top-of-the-line gas grills, Waukee businesses can help you find the right gift for your special person.
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- Deb Belt
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
No pressure, but Valentine's Day rolls around in less than 48 hours. If you hate the malls and want to find a thoughtful gift close to home, several Waukee businesses have suggestions on what might please the special person in your life. Schade Creek Winery Valentine’s Day celebrates people finding their soulmates. So a bottle of Soulmates wine from Schade Creek Winery in Waukee might be the perfect way to say “be mine” on Valentine’s Day. The winery created the semi-sweet vintage two years ago for weddings, but it’s available year-round and great for Valentine’s Day, too, says Jana Schade of the winery. On the back of each bottle is a poem in tribute to her late parents and the love of her mother-in-law’s life. It reads: Soul Mates Ever …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Romance is great, but buying something your partner will love and use is the best way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Waukee Patch is offering up ideas from three local businesses to help shoppers in the hunt for a gift. You decide who's the best in town.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and thinking of others, Waukee Patch's first "Gift-Giving Challenge" kicks off today. With a little help from readers, we selected three locally owned businesses that provide gift options for those who want to pamper the special someone in their life. Here's a glimpse at the businesses vying for top honors: Schade Creek Winery Schade Creek has for the past two years bottled a semi-sweet wine appropriately named Soulmates. It was created for the weddings held at the picturesque winery, but it's a hit on Valentine's Day, too. Each bottle's label has a love poem with the last line: "Here’s to soul mates … may you find yours in this lifetime!" The wine is sold for $12 a bottle at the winery, which is open by …
James
2:56 pm on Monday, March 25, 2013
This place should not be treated any different than any other Business. I don't see why he can't Comply just as I did when I opened my Welding shop in Creston. more ›