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UPDATE: Dawson County citizen-led group opposes school system’s plans to opt out of statewide floating homestead exemption
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Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Jun 4, 2025, 6:50 PM
Published: Jan 2, 2025, 8:00 PM
Even with Dawson County residents’ votes on homestead exemptions this past fall, the local conversation around property taxes is far from over.
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What to know about the next hearing for 211 homes proposed near Dawson County’s double roundabout
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A recent rezoning request would see 211 homes built at Dawson Forest Road and Highway 9. Graphic courtesy of Dawson County's Community Development department.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Aug 14, 2025, 8:22 PM
The next public hearing will soon be held for 211 new homes in Dawson County.
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