SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – In all three Siouxland states, there are statewide ballot measures on topics like marijuana and abortion. But there are also some local bonds being voted on that could have an impact on the future of their communities.

These bonds have been broken down in the list below. As results for those bonds come in, this story will be updated. To see all of our election results, follow this link.

Iowa

The Le Mars School District is looking to build a new elementary school with a bond referendum

The Le Mars School District will ask voters in their community to approve a multi-million dollar bond for a brand new elementary school.

The bond referendum for the Le Mars School District asks voters to consider voting on a $49.97 million pre-K through 5th grade building. The new 151,000-square-foot building would serve all students in the district.

You can learn more about the bond here.

The Westwood School District is trying to add more security to its November bond issue

The Westwood Community School District is making a case to voters to approve a multi-million dollar bond issue. The referendum seeks to address new secure doors, an expanded wrestling room, as well as improved classroom space.

On Nov. 5, Westwood Community School District voters will be asked to approve an $18.6 million bond to address renovations as well as security. Some items include a renovated wrestling room, science classrooms and more secure entrances.

You can learn more about the bond here.

Hinton Community School District seeks infrastructure improvements with bond measure

Hinton’s school district is making its pitch to voters to approve a multi-million dollar bond issue.

The bond referendum for the Hinton Community School District seeks to address several needs for older portions of the high school and middle school building.

On Nov. 5, Hinton Community School District voters will be asked to approve an $11.9 million bond that seeks to address several infrastructure changes. Some of these changes include window replacements, door security upgrades and new science classrooms.

You can learn more about the bond here.

Sac County Sheriff’s Office proposes $10.95 million bond to build new law enforcement center

Voters in Sac County, Iowa, will vote on a multi-million dollar bond to pay for a new law enforcement center.

The current Law Enforcement Center in Sac County, Iowa is outdated and non-compliant.

“Our current prison is 85 years old. This is the second oldest jail in the state of Iowa,” said Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure; he and the Sac County Sheriff’s Office hope to obtain a $10.95 million bond to build a new law enforcement center.

If the vote were to pass in November, the new Law Enforcement Center would be built in two phases.

You can learn more about the bond here.

Lawton-Bronson school districts push to bond to add new gym and auditorium

The Lawton-Bronson School District is making its pitch to voters to approve a multi-million dollar bond issue.

“It prepares our district for the future, it puts us in a good position going forward fifteen to twenty years,” said Chad Shook, superintendent of the Lawton-Bronson Community School District.

On Nov. 5, voters in the Lawton-Bronson Community School District will be asked to approve a $16.9 million bond to help build several new facilities.

“This will be to build an auditorium, an additional gym, a wrestling room and two classrooms. This will also include additional parking,” Shook said.

The Lawton-Bronson Community School District is just one of the few districts that doesn’t have an auditorium, but a space that is currently a parking lot is where they plan to put those additions.

You can learn more about the bond here.

Emmetsburg voters will decide the fate of a $29 million bond to help build a new elementary school

On Nov. 5, voters in Emmetsburg, Iowa, will decide the fate of a $29.75 million general bond to help build a new elementary school.

“The majority of the bond referendum is to increase a lot of the safety features that we currently don’t have at the building we’re in,” said Emmetsburg Community School District Superintendent Cory Jennes.

Emmetsburg West Elementary School is home to 308 students. The district wants to provide each of these students with a quality education. But school officials believe the building is holding them back.

They say the school needs a mechanical upgrade to improve ventilation and air conditioning. The school also needs updates to its security system, fire alarms, camera system, plus parking and sewer improvements and classroom updates.

You can learn more about the bond here.

The Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District is seeking approval of a $54 million bond in November

The bond referendum issue for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District seeks to address three issues in the district that are of concern to school officials.

“The school district has spent the last two years really listening to the community and there have been a lot of listening sessions given to community members,” Superintendent Chad Janzen said.

On Nov. 5, voters in the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District will be asked to approve a bond issue. The $54.6 million bond seeks to address infrastructure and learning environment upgrades.

You can learn more about the bond here.

$69 million on the line for Okoboji School District

Okoboji Community School District voters will vote on a $69 million bond issue Nov. 5. The goal is to rebuild the aging elementary school and renovate the high school to fit the growing needs of the district.

Of the proposed $69 million, $42 million would go toward building a new elementary school.

The existing building was built in 1911 and due to its age has several problems, including leaks in the ceiling and inadequate drop-off and pick-up space.

The district’s student body has seen steady growth, and both schools are over capacity.

You can learn more about the bond here.

Nebraska

The Randolph Public School District is proposing $9.75 million in bonds to be voted on in November

The Randolph School District has submitted a proposal for a $9.75 million bond to be paid off over the next 20 years.

The proposal has an estimated tax impact of 10.5 cents for every $100 of property assessment in the Randolph School District.

“We wouldn’t be spending all this time if we didn’t think it was worth it for our community and our students,” said District Superintendent Daryl Schrunk.

Projects in the bond include increased security and HVAC, electrical and fire system upgrades in the elementary school, along with structural and roof repairs to the Junior/Senior High building.

You can learn more about the bond here.

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