Renewal of the South Tama School District Physical Plant and Equipment Levy fell one vote short of the simple majority needed for passage – 149- yes 150 – no – in unofficial returns of Tuesday’s vote. In a bit of drama, the measure was nine votes behind with all but the Montour precinct reported in at the Tama County Auditor – Commissioner of Elections Office at about 8:30 p.m. Montour precinct workers reported a problem with their vote total machine and had to bring it to the Auditor’s Office in Toledo. A total of 23 cast ballots at Montour.

When the count was obtained from the machine the total showed the one vote difference. The levy is for $1.34 per $1,00 tax valuation.

Unofficial results of write-in votes to determine the 4th District South Tama Board member will be released on Wednesday by the Election Office. Incumbent Ron Hala did not seek reelection and on one else filed nomination papers for the seat.

The vote is scheduled to be canvassed beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, by the Tama County Board of Supervisors.

Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s vote also showed:

1st Ward incumbent Michelle Yuska- 266

Iowa Valley Community College District 6 Director- Yvonne Mallory – 265

Both ran unopposed.