Cedar Rapids school levy fails. board stays same
Cedar Rapids Community School District voters reject a measure to raise the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy to 1.34 per $1,000 for 10 years, delaying a district wide facility plan worth 8.5 million dollars. Incumbents Westercamp Humbles Anhalt win re election. levy expiration remains June 30 2015 with possible February 4 2014 rerun.
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Doran Kirschling and Lynch win seats on I C school board
Iowa City residents elected three new school board members in a record turnout. Incumbent Tayet Doran received 43 percent, Chris Lynch 36 percent, and Brian Kirschling 35 percent of votes in a nine candidate field for three seats. Turnout reached 11.88 percent with 8,750 ballots cast, prompting extra ballots and last minute counting adjustments. The winners, from Coralville and Iowa City, will be sworn in at the September 24 meeting pending canvass Friday.
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Communities sign off on school tax plans across districts
Voters in Kirkwood Community College area approve a 6 cent per thousand tax for 10 years starting July 1, 2015 to fund instructional equipment. Iowa City Marion, Alburnett Lisbon and Clear Creek Amana districts back 1.34 and 67 cent levies for 10 years starting 2016 and 2014 respectively. Clear Creek Amana Lisbon also approve a income surtax up to 20 percent. Mount Vernon backs a 13.5 cent levy for playgrounds and recreation facilities starting July 1, 2014. Alison Sullivan The Gazette.
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