Ironwood Area Schools asks for millage renewal

IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area Schools is asking voters in the school district to renew its operating millage at a special election on May 7.

Superintendent Travis Powell said the millage rate of 18 mills, or $18 per every $1,000 of taxable valuation, is a renewal of the millage that will expire this year.

“The passing of the Operating Millage Renewal Proposal on May 7 will not affect or impact taxes on primary residences in the Ironwood Area School District,” Powell said in a release. “Therefore, your yearly taxes will be very close to 2024. This proposal will maximize the amount of state fundi...