It was a firm ‘no’ from more than 60 percent of voters in the Gladbrook-Reinbeck school district in regards to a bond referendum that would have provided up to $23.6 million in additional revenue to address facility upgrades and space needs.  This was a resounding statement for a district that has struggled for years to unite its two main communities in the wake of the announcement more than a decade ago the Gladbrook school would be closed.  The first question on the ballot received 36% in favor of the bond debt not to exceed $23.6 million, while 64% were against it.  The second question addressing property tax was similar with 35% in favor and 65% against. The Gladbrook-Reinbeck school will have to decide what to do with the $8.25 million of SAVE grant money.

-Zach Tomesch, KFJB News Reporter