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Hills loses elementary as Hills population grows despite underfunding
Hills Iowa closes Hills Elementary after district demolishes 301 Main St building and relocates to accommodate growth. City and district cite underfunding and plans to replace the site with a fire station and upgrades elsewhere. Officials note population rising from 679 in 2000 to about 900 now with new homes. Local residents reflect on community losses yet emphasize Hills remains a growing, walkable town near Iowa City.
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Hills Elementary
Main St
Hills
Tim Kemp
Aaron Last
Iowa City
Stutsman’s
U.S. Census Bureau
Urban Acres Real Estate
Ross Nusser
Coralville
Nasser
Hills Bank
Pedersen
the Gazette
City of
Kemp
Hills City
Johnson County
Alexander Elementary
Highland
Lone Tree
Iowa City School Board
Hudachek