EMMETSBURG, Iowa (KTIV) — Early voting began Thursday for city council and school elections across the state, with Emmetsburg voters facing a crucial decision on a $25 million bond issue to rebuild their aging elementary school.

The bond proposal, which would relocate the elementary school to a new site, mirrors a similar measure that appeared on last year’s ballot. While that previous bond earned majority support from voters, it fell short of the required 60% supermajority needed for passage.

Following confusion about the bond details on the November ballot, Emmetsburg Superintendent Cory Jenness clarified the proposal’s cost and taxpayer impact during a public meeting Thursday evening.

If approved, the bond would result in property tax increases for homeowners. The owner of a home val

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