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District bond plan faces voter resistance despite higher survey support
In Cedar River district surveys 7,850 responses show 52 percent overall backing and 51 percent among parents, still short of the 60 percent threshold for the bond. Residents cite tax concerns and preference to renovate existing schools. board plans revisions and community meetings with a revised proposal due by April 28. The plan proposes 104 million for a new middle school at Highway 100 Ushers Ferry, 59 million to renovate McKinley STEAM Academy, 36 million to convert Wilson Middle into an elementary, and 12 million for Kennedy High School additions.
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Highway 100
Ushers Ferry Road
Harding Middle School
Iowa Highway 100
McKinley Steam Academy
Franklin Middle School
Franklin
Metro High School
Wilson Middle School
Grant Elementary
Cedar River Academy
Wilson
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Kennedy High School
Marcy Roundtree