Community colleges plan for less property tax revenue growth

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,230

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Iowa’s community colleges are bracing for less revenue from property taxes and shorter-term partnerships with area businesses as legislation passed just a few weeks ago awaits the governor’s signature.

In its 2026 session, the Iowa Legislature passed bills capping fixed-rate levies at 2% growth and making changes to the job training programs community colleges use to partner with businesses looking to train employees. Emily Shields, executive director of Community Colleges for Iowa, said financial …

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