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Indianola council adopts FY26 budget, holds public hearing on levy and reserves

3074750 · April 22, 2025
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The Indianola City Council on April 21 adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget after a public hearing and discussion of reserves, levy rates and departmental cuts. Council also set procedures for future amendments and acknowledged changes in revenue and debt per resident.

The Indianola City Council on April 21 adopted the city's fiscal year 2026 budget following a public hearing and a presentation from city staff on revenues, expenses and reserve levels. The council's action passed on a roll call after discussion of cuts, levy rates and department-level monitoring.

City staff said the budget process began in fall and winter with departmental requests and was refined after county valuation data clarified the consolidated levy. Jackie (staff member) told the council that expenses in the proposed budget have fallen by about $2.5 million (roughly 5.6%) from the first drafts and that revenues are…

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