The money raised from the levy would be used to cover projected budget shortfalls to fund the library, parks and museum.

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The district covers the cities of Independence and Monmouth, large swaths of rural Polk County and a small amount of Marion County. The 30-year bond would raise property taxes to $3.75 per $1,000 ...

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The operating levy to pay for the library, parks and museum in Independence is failing by a significant 3-2 margin in the initial election returns Tuesday night. Property owners would be assessed ...