Morley OKs tax

BENTON -- Voters in Morley approved a sales tax to fund improvements of maintenance and construction of city streets during Tuesday's election.

The measure will impose a sales tax of one-half of one percent for the purpose of funding capital improvements which may include the retirement of debt under previously authorized bonded indebtedness.

There were 43 yes votes and 35 no votes. These results, which were provided by Scott County Clerk Rita Milam's office, are unofficial.