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The Iowa City school board votes to sell the Center for Innovation and 18.68 acres of land

The Good Day Iowa City teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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The Iowa City school board voted Tuesday night to sell the , its administration building. The Daily Iowan reports the district will also sell 18.68 acres in southwest Iowa City.

Board member Mitch Lingo said Tuesday he would be open to selling the building, which houses the district's administrative offices and has become a "symbol of overspending."

The district paid around $9 million for the building four years ago

Source: The Gazette

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Value
Bought in 2022$8.7 million
Renovation$12.8 million
  • Bought: 2022, with 7.9 acres
  • Also for sale: 18.68 acres in southwest Iowa City
  • Before a sale: board vote and public hearing
  • Houses: the district's online learning program

“Everyone has told us time and time again to get rid of this building.”

Mitch Lingo, Iowa City school board member

The board also finalized the 2025 audit. It showed the district paid over a half million dollars in late fees to the IRS. member Charlie Funk said the late filing reflects the disarray in the financial administration department.

Nearly 200days past the state deadline when the 2025 audit was submitted

The late fees went to the IRS for late federal tax filings and improper deposits.

Source: KCJJ

Sources: KCJJ, The Gazette, The Daily Iowan

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