Tax Collector Tedder: $3M for Elementary Art Programs

Davenport elementary schools will receive increased funding from the success of the Kids Tag Art (KTA) program. Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder marked the program's statewide milestone, which has raised over $3 million for fine arts classrooms since its inception. Students design specialty license plates through the KTA program, a tradition in communities across Polk County, including areas near Lake Davenport and newer neighborhoods.

A portion of specialty license plate sales directly supports art education in public schools. These funds purchase art supplies, support art teachers and ensure students across Polk County and the state have access to quality arts programming, vital for students in Davenport and beyond.

Tax Collector Tedder presented a check to the School Board, highlighting the program's impact. The KTA program has consistently funded arts education. The total raised, exceeding $3 million, reflects strong community commitment to the arts.

The KTA program supplements school budgets for art programs that often face cuts. By engaging students creatively, the initiative fosters artistic talent and civic engagement. Funds support fine arts classrooms, ensuring vital resources reach students from Lake Rochelle to families throughout the city.