LCNRD board approves fiscal year 2026 budget

HARTINGTON — The Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District Board of Directors has approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, increasing total expenses to $3,055,003. The property tax requirement for Cedar, Dixon and the eastern half of Knox counties is set at $0.030825 per $100 of actual valuation, a seven percent decrease from last year. The Board remains committed to responsible stewardship of tax dollars to protect and conserve natural resources.