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Here are the school bonds and fees voters may see on their ballots in eastern Iowa.

Here are the school bonds and fees voters may see on their ballots in eastern Iowa.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – There will be a variety of school election bonds and fees before voters this election season.

School districts need a 60% yes vote to pass the bond.

AGWSR Community School District is asking voters to pass a $14.45 million general obligation bond for HVAC improvements, new bus barns and other building renovations in both Wellsburg and Ackley.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $6 a month or $72 a year.

Aplington-Parkersburg Community Schools asks voters to pass a $16.5 million bond referendum.

If the bond passes, AP would become a two-school district and Parkersburg Elementary would become an early learning center.

The improvements will be paid for by a statewide one-cent sales tax fund (SAVE) and a plant and equipment levy (PPEL).

Center Point Urbana School District asks voters to decide on a $20.6 million bond referendum.

One of the largest projects will be a 600-seat auditorium at Center Point-Urbana High School.

The bond will also help improve security at CPU elementary and middle schools.

The bond proposal would not raise taxes. This would extend the current debt levy rate of $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable property for another 12 years.

Decorah Community School District asks voters for a $38 million bond to build a new elementary school. It will replace John Kline Elementary School and the Westside Early Childhood Education Center.

If the lien passes, people living in Decorah will pay an additional 2.97 cents per $100,000 of assessed property value.

A $13.5 million bond issue is pending before voters in East Marshall School District.

If accepted, the bond The issue will be used to expand Le Grande Middle School and Laurel Elementary School, adding enough space to accommodate fifth- and sixth-graders.

The tax rate will increase by less than $3 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Fairfield residents living within Fairfield Community School District will decide on a $38.51 million bond referendum.

They are looking for this money to build a new high school building.

An approved bond referendum would have an estimated tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value per year.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Bond asks voters to decide on a $15 million bond referendum.

If passed, the bond would fund the construction of a new classroom at the elementary school to replace the aging portion of the middle school building.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $14.55 a month.

GMG School District asks voters to accept $11.65 million bond referendum.

The referendum will approve construction of an addition to the Garvin Middle/High School to replace a portion of the building built in 1925.

Implementing a tax of $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable value for facility improvements would generate the $11.65 million needed in GO bonds for the county.

Hampton Dumont Community Schools asks voters to pass a $17 million bond referendum.

An approved referendum will lead to the creation of a new auditorium and classrooms, as well as further improvements to the building.

If the bond passes, the tax impact would be $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Highland Community School District asks voters for a $15 million bond to improve security measures, construct a new multi-purpose building and further improve facilities.

If the bond passes, improvements to the property will not increase the property tax rate.

Johnson County voters will decide to approve a conservation bond of up to $30 million that will be used to protect water quality, improve public access to parks and trails, and preserve natural areas.

If the bond is passed, county property taxes would increase by $7.09 per year for every $100,000 of assessed taxable value.

Monticello Community School District is asking voters to approve a $15 million bond issue to build a new elementary school to replace Carpenter Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School.

Voter support would increase property taxes by $1.10 per $1,000 of net taxable value.

Union School District asks voters to pass the first bond referendum in county history.

The $20.5 million bond will improve security, update the school’s HVAC systems, renovate bathrooms and create new common space.

If the bond passes, it would have a tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Waterloo residents will decide on a $165 million high school merger plan.

If approved, Central High School would be converted into a new high school building connected to the Waterloo Career Center.

The $165 million in revenue bonds will be paid off by a 1% statewide sales tax. This will not increase taxes.

Two separate bond referendums will be on the ballot for voters in Waverly.

The first bond is $8.95 million for a new pool.

If the pool referendum is approved, owners of homes valued at $100,000 would see an annual increase in their tax bills of $95.11.

The second bond is for $5.48 million to finance the demolition and construction of the Waverly Golf Course clubhouse.

Approval of the golf course referendum would result in an annual tax increase of $56.09 for property owners with a home valued at $100,000.

If both options are approved, the city could issue $14.4 million in bonds. It is quite possible that one measure will be adopted and another will not.

Williamsburg Community School District wants to upgrade its schools by issuing $22.3 million in bonds

If the decision is made, the funds will be used to build a new quarry and technical center, as well as to further modernize the buildings.

If the lien passes, taxpayers could expect to pay an additional $2.70 for each taxable property valued at $1,000.

Due to the rising cost of equipment and a shortage of volunteers, there has been a heavy burden on Buchanan County Ambulance Service services.

They are asking voters for an essential services levy that will help cover the cost of ambulances and emergency equipment, as well as provide scholarships to encourage citizens to join ambulance services.

If passed, this would have an assessed property tax value of $0.75 per $1,000 per year.

Butler County Ambulance Service asks voters to levy a fee for emergency medical services

This funding could then be used for ambulance equipment, vehicles and training, but not for salaries.

This is an estimated property tax value of $0.14 per thousand dollars per year.

Tama County Ambulance Service asks voters to pay EMS tax levy to help with staffing. As the number of volunteers dwindles, it is hoped that the salary offer will attract more staff.

If adopted, the EMS Basic Services Tax would be $0.75 per $1,000 of assessment.