Every incorporated city in Johnson County will have a 1 percent local-option sales tax following the the approval of the new tax by voters in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Oxford and Shueyville.
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Every incorporated city in Johnson County will have a 1 percent local-option sales tax following the the approval of the new tax by voters in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Oxford and Shueyville.
Unofficial results show the Cedar Rapids school district’s $117 million bond referendum narrowly failing by less than 1 percent — fewer than 200 votes short of approval. The referendum received just over 59 percent approval but requires a supermajority of 60 percent to pass.
All five incumbents secured additional four-year terms, although only two faced challengers.
Megan Alter, Shawn Harmsen, Bruce Teague return to office, each securing over 30 percent of votes
Linn County voters in the Linn-Mar Community School District elected two incumbents and one newcomer to fill three open seats on the school board Tuesday.
Newcomer Katie Freeman to join Hai Hyunh, Mike Knudson on council
Incumbents Grant Harper and Sara Mentzer, both unchallenged, also retained their seats following Tuesday’s election.
Voters in the Iowa City Community School District elected two incumbents and one newcomer to fill three seats on the Iowa City school board Tuesday.
View local races as results come in and as races are called in Linn and Johnson County.
Live coverage of November 4, 2025 election day in Linn and Johnson County, Iowa
Polls across Iowa will be open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird touts her support for law enforcement and former President Trump, while Democrat Nate Willems says the office should focus less on political lawsuits and more on wage theft, consumer protection and ordinary Iowans.
Former teachers, education agency staff and a parent told Rob Sand that Iowa’s new AEA structure has reduced support for classrooms and families, while one district leader said it’s given schools more flexibility.
As the shutdown disrupts food aid and open enrollment begins, Iowa Democrats Zach Wahls and Josh Turek urged Republicans to act on health care and hunger. Hinson’s campaign countered that Democrats are “using vulnerable Iowans as leverage” in the standoff.
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