Grinnell-Newburg passes historic levy for new elementary school

After more than a decade and multiple failed attempts, Grinnell-Newburg Community School Board has secured approval for a historic levy to build a new K-4 elementary school. The measure passed on Mar. 4 with a supermajority of over 76 percent of voters in Jasper and Poweshiek counties. This follows two unsuccessful bond votes in 2018...