Residents in Iowa counties weighed in on different bond referendums that would improve school and government facilities.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Voters across Iowa decided federal and state leadership Tuesday night, but there’s more on the ballot this Election Day.
Residents in two Iowa counties weighed in on different bond referendums that would improve school facilities.
Earlham School – Public Measure A
Earlham residents had to decide whether to fund a $10 million bond referendum for school improvements Tuesday night.
The potential improvements for the Earlham Community School District included a career academy, a repurposed tech program in middle school classrooms and a practice facility for both the boy’s and girl’s wrestling programs.
Voters decided against the bond referendum with around 57% of residents voting no. The final tally saw 574 vote “yes” and 756 “no”.
The improvements would’ve raised property taxes by $2.70 per $1,000 of property value.
Jasper County – Public Measure A
A $6.4 million …