3 file papers to seek vacant District C position
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3 file papers to seek vacant District C position
Washington County officials say a challenge to the outcome of a $15 million bond vote for the Highland Community School District will move forward in the next few weeks, coming to a trial before a “challenge court” of stakeholders.
A group of petitioners has submitted paperwork challenging the outcome of a $15 million bond measure in the Highland school district, after county officials said an unknown number of voters at one polling place were given the wrong ballots on Election Day.
According to unofficial election results reported by the Iowa Secretary of State, 1.58 million Iowans have voted in the election so far, the same number of residents who voted in 2016. Iowans set a record in the 2020 General Election with 1.69 million ballots cast.
The bond will be used to protect water quality, preserve natural areas and improve public access to parks and trails in Johnson County over the next 20 years.
Democratic Iowa Sen. Todd Taylor claimed victory in the Linn County Auditor race as Republican newcomer Brandy Zumbach Meisheid won the District 3 seat on the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
As polls close, view election results reported from AP. Get the latest updates from around Eastern Iowa.
This election, early voters in the county have been using a simple but effective app developed locally that’s speeding up lines.
A Republican incumbent seeking her second term faces a Democratic newcomer for Iowa House District 83 to represent most of rural northwestern, northeastern and southeastern Linn County — including Palo, Coggon, Central City, Springville, Mount Vernon and Lisbon.
Both candidates running for Linn County Auditor will make transparency and financial responsibility top priorities for the office, along with promoting trust with the public and strengthening the voting systems.
Center Point-Urbana, Williamsburg, Highland and Decorah propose facility plans to their communities needing financial support
Several school districts around Eastern Iowa have school bond votes on their ballots for November 5. School bonds require a 60% majority yes vote to pass.
Nov. 5 ballot measure will fund facility improvements
Early in-person and mail-in voting begins Oct. 16 for Iowa's 2024 general elections. Here's what you need to know about where you can vote early in-person and by mail
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