Cooney, Pfeiffer secure seats on the Clear Creek Amana school board results. What to know

Casey Cooney won an at-large seat on the Clear Creek Amana School Board, receiving 607 votes and 60. 4% of the total. Incumbent Nicholas Pfeiffer retained his position, securing 943 votes in an uncontested election. Districts 2 and 4 had no candidates file, leading to a significant number of write-in votes—218 in District 2 and 204 in District 4. Cooney, 46, plans to support staff and resources to maintain competitiveness in a changing public education landscape.

He emphasized the importance of adapting to new policies such as Education Savings Accounts. Pfeiffer, who also is 46, aims to ensure district stability and manage growth amid ongoing state budget cuts. He has previously contributed to policy developments, including a cellphone policy for the district. These election outcomes signal a shift in leadership that may impact educational strategies and resource allocation in the Clear Creek Amana district.