NOTICE OF THE CITY /SCHOOL ELECTION IN WOODBURY COUNTY
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of the County of Woodbury, State of Iowa, that the City /School Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered - such as voters registering to vote on Election Day - and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification (or prove residence if required), 1) may have the voter's identity /residence attested to by another voter registered in the precinct, 2) prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents, or 3) cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity /residence at the County Auditor's office by noon on Monday, November 13 . Election Day attesters must provide an approved form of identification. For additional information about providing proof of identity and/or residence visit https://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone (712 )-279-6465.
Voters with a disability who need an accommodation to participate in this election should contact the Woodbury County Election Office at telephone number (712) 279-6465 for assistance.
The polls of said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and are as follows:
*1) Riverside Elementary School - 2220 Nash St.
*2) West Middle School - 3301 W. 19th St.
*3) Loess Hills Elementary School - 1717 Casselman St.
*4) Hunt Elementary School - 2002 Nebraska St.
*5) Liberty Elementary School - 1623 Rebecca St.
*6) Hunt Elementary School - 2002 Nebraska St.
*7) Loess Hills Elementary School - 1717 Casselman St.
*8) Liberty Elementary School - 1623 Rebecca St.
*9) Hunt Elementary School - 2002 Nebraska St.
*10) Loess Hills Elementary School - 1717 Casselman St.
*11) Liberty Elementary School - 1623 Rebecca St.
*12) Perry Creek Elementary School - 3501 Country Club Blvd.
*13) North Middle School - 2101 Outer Drive North
*14) North Middle School - 2101 Outer Drive North
*15) Leeds Elementary School - 3919 Jefferson St.
*16) Unity Elementary School - 1901 Unity St.
*18) Bryant Elementary School - 3040 Jones St.
*19) Bryant Elementary School - 3040 Jones St.
*20) Irving Elementary School - 901 Floyd Blvd.
*21) Unity Elementary School - 1901 Unity St.
*22) Spalding Elementary School - 4101 Stone Ave.
*23) Morningside Branch Library - 4005 Morningside Ave.
*24) Morningside Branch Library - 4005 Morningside Ave.
*25) East Middle School - 5401 Lorraine Ave.
*26) Morningside Elementary School - 3602 Bushnell Ave.
*27) Morningside Elementary School - 3602 Bushnell Ave.
*28/Woodbury) East High School - 3200 S. Cypress St.
*29/Woodbury) East High School - 3200 S. Cypress St.
Rural Precincts:
*17/Lawton/Ban/Con) Lawton Community Center - 315 Ash St., Lawton
*30/Sgt Bluff West) Sgt Bluff Community Center - 903 Topaz Dr., Sgt Bluff
*31/Sgt Bluff East) Sgt Bluff Community Center - 903 Topaz Dr., Sgt Bluff
*32/Woodbury Twp) Sgt Bluff Community Center - 903 Topaz Dr., Sgt Bluff
*33/Salix/Liberty) Salix City Hall - 319 Tipton St., Salix
*34/Moville/Arl-Mov-Wol) Moville Community Center - 815 Main St., Moville
*35/Pierson/Rutland) Pierson City Hall - 201 Main St., Pierson
*36/C'ville/Ked-Uni) Correctionville Community Building - 312 Driftwood, Correctionville
*37/Bronson/Flo-Grg) Bronson City Hall/Community Building - 100 East 1st St., Bronson
*38/Cushing/Rock) Cushing Fire Station - 201 Main St., Cushing
*39/Hornick/Wes-Willow) Hornick Fire Station - 400 Main St., Hornick
*40/Anthon/Grant/Miller) Anthon Community Center - 110 N. 5th Ave., Anthon
*41/Danbury/Lis-Mor) Danbury Emergency Services Building - 201 Main St., Danbury
*42/Sloan/Lakeport/Sloan) Sloan Community Hall - 423 Evans St., Sloan
*43/Smithland/Little Sioux) Smithland Fire Station - 107 S. Hickory St., Smithland
*44/Oto/Oto) Oto City Hall - 27 Washington St., Oto
* Indicates these polling places are accessible.
The public test of the voting equipment will commence on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. and continue until completed, per Iowa Code Section 52.38.
Signed,
Patrick F. Gill
Woodbury Co. Auditor & Recorder & Commissioner of Elections
CITY CANDIDATES
Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballots for voters in the respective cities.
CITY OF ANTHON
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Thomas Leroy Lucke!
◊ Lisa Petersen
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Anthony J. McFarland
◊ Ross Baldwin
• Council Member
TO FILL VACANCY -vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Amy Buck
CITY OF BRONSON
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Jason Garnand
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Jeff Keleher
◊ Dave West
CITY OF CORECTIONVILLE
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Paul Briese
◊ Ken Bauer
◊ Ronald Sanderson
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Daniel Volkert
◊ Colin Eickholt
◊ Adam Petty
◊ Nathan Heilman
◊ Brenda Volkert
◊ Jonathan Zahner
CITY OF CUSHING
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Donald Joy, Jr.
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Jesse VanHouten
CITY OF DANBURY
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Joseph Allen
◊ Michael P. Gaspers
◊ Sheryl R. Welte
CITY OF HORNICK
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Scott Mitchell
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Mat Andresen
◊ Steve Holst
• Council Member
TO FILL VACANCY -vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Scott Matthias
CITY OF LAWTON
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Jesse Pedersen
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Erin Nelson
◊ Matthew Otto
◊ Jeremy P. Baltushis
◊ Kevin Heiss
CITY OF MOVILLE
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Scott Linden
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Calvin Mellies
◊ Jared Rapp
◊ John E. Parks
CITY OF OTO
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Kevin Rayevich
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Teri Lunnon
◊ Jennifer Weber
◊ Linda Nepper
CITY OF PIERSON
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Doyle Struve
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Peter Schieuer
◊ Alex Krier
◊ Louis Young
◊ Daniel Sistrunk
CITY OF SALIX
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Nick Black
◊ Denise Burkhart
◊ Stacy Collins
CITY OF SERGEANT BLUFF
• Council Member -vote for no more than TWO.
◊ Dustin Thelander
◊ Andrea Johnson
◊ James Linafelter
◊ Mark Reinders
• Council Member
TO FILL VACANCY -vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Joe Profera
◊ Kirk Moriarty
CITY OF SIOUX CITY
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Bob Scott
• Council Member -vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Tom Murphy
◊ Julie Schoenherr
CITY OF SLOAN
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Robert Copple
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Scott E. Brekke
◊ Mitchell Stoulil
◊ Justin Mitchell
◊ Jocelyn Murray
CITY OF SMITHLAND
• Mayor - vote for no more than ONE.
◊ Troy McKenna
• Council Member -vote for no more than THREE.
◊ Don Sulsberger
◊ JoAnne Hinrickson
◊ Scott Blakely
◊ Megan McKenna
SCHOOL DISTRICT CANDIDATES
Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballots for voters in the respective school districts.
KINGSLEY-PIERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director at Large -vote for no more than THREE.
Phillip Herbold
Lindsay Smit
Curtis Motz
LAWTON-BRONSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director AT LARGE -vote for no more than ONE.
Bryan Mesz
• Director District 1 -vote for no more than ONE.
Chad Michael White
• Director District 2 -vote for no more than ONE.
Blake Sappingfield
• Director District 3 -vote for no more than ONE.
Nicole Scott
Dennis Reinke
MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON-OTO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director District 2 -vote for no more than ONE.
Laura M. Streck
• Director District 4 -vote for no more than ONE.
Jeremy Schram
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR-BATTLE CREEKIDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director District 1 -vote for no more than ONE.
Lex Jacobson
• Director District 2 -vote for no more than ONE.
Jeff Rasmussen
• Director District 5 -vote for no more than ONE.
Brad Lundell
• Director District 6 - TO FILL VACANCY - vote for no more than ONE.
Dathan Loger
RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director At Large -vote for no more than ONE.
Adam Kelly
Kory Dausel
• Director District 2 -vote for no more than ONE.
Bobbi Dewitt
• Director District 3 -vote for no more than ONE.
Amanda Heilman
Jacie Pyle
Karmen Beazley
SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director at Large -vote for no more than THREE.
Jeff W. Wright
Tammy Matthey
Jason Gehling
SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director at Large -vote for no more than FOUR.
Treyla M. Lee
Earl Miller
Trisha Rivers
Dustin Rhoades
Philip Hamman
John P. Meyers
Marguerite Margo Cortez
Lance D. Ehmcke
Jebediah Hibbs
• Director At Large - TO FILL VACANCY - vote for no more than ONE.
Dan Greenwell
Semehar Ghebrekidan
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director at Large -vote for no more than THREE.
Jeffrey Berg
Andy Clayton
Dan Lee
Elliott Johnson
WOODBURY CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Director At Large -vote for no more than FOUR.
Nathan Mellies
Kirsten Biggerstaff
Adam Lloyd
Eric F. Nelson
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CANDIDATES
Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballots for voters in the respective community college districts. Not all districts are on the ballot in 2023.
• Director District I - TO FILL VACANCY - vote for no more than ONE.
Micah Lang
• Director District Ill - vote for no more than ONE.
Blanca Martinez
• Director District IV - vote for no more than ONE.
Linnea Fletcher
• Director District VI - vote for no more than ONE.
No Candidate
• Director District VII - vote for no more than ONE.
Jeremy R. Ogle
Al Aymar
• Director District IX - vote for no more than ONE.
Erin Muck
PROPOSITION WK
Shall the following public measure be adopted?
Summary: To adopt a Revenue Purpose Statement specifying the use of revenues the Sioux City Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund.
In the Sioux City Community School District, the following Revenue Purpose Statement which specifies the use of revenues the Sioux City Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund shall be adopted.
To provide funds to acquire or install information technology infrastructure (including improving buildings or sites for the purpose of accessing broadband digital telecommunications) and school safety and security infrastructure.
To provide funds to build and furnish a new school building or buildings; to build and furnish addition(s) to school buildings in the District; to remodel, reconstruct, repair, expand, and improve the school buildings in the District; to purchase and improve grounds; for demolition work; to furnish and equip district facilities.
To provide funds for the purchase, lease or lease-purchase of buildings, equipment (including transportation and recreation equipment), or technology and to repair transportation equipment for transporting students as authorized by law, to implement energy conservation measures, sharing or rental of facilities including a joint infrastructure project for the purposes of offering classes under district-to-community college programs as authorized in Iowa Code Section 423F.3(3)(c), procuring or acquisition of libraries, or opening roads to schoolhouses or buildings.
To provide funds to purchase land as part of start-up costs for new student construction program or if the sale of the previous student construction was insufficient to purchase land, and to purchase construction materials and supplies for a student-constructed building or shed intended to be retained by and used by the District.
To provide funds to make payments to a municipality or other entity as required under Iowa Code Section 403.19(2).
To provide funds for demolition, cleanup, and other costs if such costs are necessitated by, and incurred within two years of, a disaster.
To provide funds to establish and maintain public recreation places and playgrounds; provide for supervision and instruction for recreational activities; or for community education purposes.
To provide funds for the payment of principal and interest or retirement of general obligation bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes, energy improvement loans, loan agreements authorized by Iowa Code Section 297.36, sales, service and use tax revenue bonds issued under Iowa Code Section 423E.5 or Iowa Code Section 423F.4.
To provide funds for property tax relief; and
To provide funds for other authorized expenditures and purposes as now or hereafter permitted by law and designated by the Sioux City Community School District.
It being understood that if this proposition should fail to be approved by the voters, such failure shall not be construed to terminate or restrict authority previously granted by the voters to expend receipts from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund.
If approved, this Revenue Purpose Statement shall remain in effect until replaced or amended by the Sioux City Community School District.
[END OF BALLOT LANGUAGE]
“If a majority of eligible electors voting on the question fail to approve this Revenue Purpose Statement, then upon expiration of the current Revenue Purpose Statement, revenues received by the School District from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education fund shall be expended in the following order:
The payment of bonds for which SAVE Revenue has been pledged;
Reduction of bond levies under Iowa Code Sections 298.18 and 298.18A and all other debt levies;
Reduction of the regular and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy under Iowa Code Section 298.2;
Reduction of the public educational and recreational levy under Iowa Code Section 300.2;
For any authorized infrastructure purpose of the school district as defined in Iowa Code Section 423F.3(6); and
For the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued under Iowa Code Sections 423E.5 and 423F.4.”
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF COMBINED SCHOOL AND CITY ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
VOTING LOCATIONS OPEN 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given to the eligible voters of Plymouth County, Iowa, that the combined School and City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
The voting locations for said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters must vote in their precinct of residence. Voters MUST show ID to vote. Please read this notice carefully to determine your correct voting location. Voting locations have changed for some voters. If you are unsure of your voting precinct for this election, please contact the Plymouth County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections at 712-546-6100 or by e-mail auditor@plymouthcountyiowa.gov. You may also verify the voting location for your home address at: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections...
Notice of public testing of voting machines will begin on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. in the Annex building-lower level election room across from the Plymouth County Courthouse.
If the public measure WK fails to pass:
"If a majority of eligible electors voting on the question fail to approve this Revenue Purpose Statement, then upon expiration of the current Revenue Purpose Statement, revenues received by the School District from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education fund shall be expended in the following order: The payment of bonds for which SAVE Revenue has been pledged; Reduction of bond levies under Iowa Code Sections 298.18 and 298.18A and all other debt levies; Reduction of the regular and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy under Iowa Code Section 298.2; Reduction of the public educational and recreational levy under Iowa Code Section 300.2; For any authorized infrastructure purpose of the school district as defined in Iowa Code Section 423F.3(6); and For the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued under Iowa Code Sections 423E.5 and 423F.4."
Effective January 15, 2022, Plymouth County is divided into 11 voting precincts and the following precincts shall be established, listed with their precinct number, boundary legal description, polling/voting site and location:
Le Mars Convention Center (lower level)
301 12th St. S.E.
Le Mars, Iowa
PRECINCT #1 All that part of the City of Le Mars lying north and east of the following described boundary line: Commencing at the center of the intersection of 12th Street South and the east Corporate Limits of the City of Le Mars, thence west through the center of 12th Street South to the center of the intersection of 4th Avenue East and 12th Street South, thence north through the center of 4th Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 9th Street South and 4th Avenue East, thence west through the center of 9th Street South to the center of the intersection of 3rd Avenue East and 9th Street South, thence north through the center of 3rd Avenue East to the center of the intersection of pt Street North and 3rd Avenue East, thence west through the center of pt Street North to the center of the intersection of 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street North, thence north through the center of 2nd Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 2nd Avenue East and 6th Street North, thence east through the center of 6th Street North to the center of the intersection of 4th Avenue East and 6th Street North, thence north through the center of 4th Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 4th Avenue East and Park Lane, thence east through the center of Park Lane to the center of the intersection of Park Lane and Highway 3, thence east through the centerline of Highway 3 to the east Corporate Limits of the City of Le Mars.
Le Mars Convention Center (lower level)
301 12th St. S.E.
Le Mars, Iowa
PRECINCT #2 All that part of the City of Le Mars lying east and south of the following described boundary line: Commencing at the center of Lincoln Avenue and the South Corporate Limits of the city of Le Mars, thence north through the center of Lincoln Avenue to the center of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and 18th Street South, thence northeasterly through the center of Lincoln Street South to the center of the intersection 12th Street South and Lincoln Street South, thence east through the center of 12th Street South to the center of the intersection of 2nd Avenue West and 12th Street South, thence north through the center of 2nd Avenue West to the center of the intersection of 4th Street South and 2nd Avenue West, thence east through the center of 4th Street South to the center of the intersection of 3rd Avenue East and 4th Street South, thence south through the Center of 3rd Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 9th Street South and 3rd Avenue East, thence east through the center of 9thStreet South to the center of the intersection of 4th Ave. East and 9th Street South, thence south through the center of 4th Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 12th Street South and 4th Avenue East, thence east through the center of 12th Street South to the east Corporate Limits of the City of Le Mars; and including within unincorporated areas described as Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Kilker's Subdivision lying within America Township also identified as Census Block 191499702001053.
Le Mars Convention Center (lower level)
301 12th S.E.
Le Mars, Iowa
PRECINCT #3 All that part of the City of Le Mars lying west and north of the following described boundary line: Commencing at the center of Lincoln Avenue and the south Corporate Limits of the city of Le Mars, thence north through The center of Lincoln Avenue to the center of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and 18th Street South, thence northeasterly through the center of Lincoln Street South to the center of the intersection of 12th Street South and Lincoln Street South, thence east through the center of 12th Street South to the center of the intersection of 2nd Avenue West and 12th Street South, thence north through the center of 2nd Avenue West to the center of the intersection of 4th Street South and 2nd Avenue West, thence east through the center of 4th Street South to the center of the intersection of 3rd Avenue East and 4th Street South, thence north through the center of 3rd Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 1st Street North and 3rd Avenue East, thence west through the center of 1st Street North to the center of the intersection of 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street North, thence north through the center of 2nd Avenue East to the center of the intersection of 5th Street North and 2nd Avenue East, thence east through the center of 5th Street North to the center of the intersection of 4th Avenue East and 6th Street North, thence north through the center of 4th Avenue East to the north Corporate Limits of the City of Le Mars; and including within unincorporated areas described as part of Section 30, Twp. 92, Range 45 lying within America Township also identified as Census Block 191499702002044.
Plymouth Co. Annex Bldg. (lower level)
225 4th Ave. SE
Le Mars, Iowa
PRECINCT #4 All of the City of Struble, and all of Elgin, Fredonia, Meadow and America Township with excluding the unincorporated areas described as part of Section 30, Township 92, Range 45 lying within America Township also identified as Census Block 191499702002044 and including that portion of the City of Le Mars as follows: That part of the City of Le Mars lying north and east of the following described boundary line: Commencing at the intersection of 4th Avenue East and the north Corporate Limits of the city of Le Mars, thence south through the center of 4th Avenue East to the Center of the intersection of 4th Avenue East and Park Lane, thence east through the center of Park Lane to the center of the intersection of Park Lane and Highway 3, thence east through the centerline of Highway 3 to the east Corporate Limits of the City of Le Mars.
Remsen Public Library
211 Fulton St.
Remsen, Iowa
PRECINCT #5 All of the Cities of Remsen and Oyens, and all of Remsen and Marion Townships.
Brunsville Legion
305 Oak St.
Brunsville, Iowa
PRECINCT #6 All of the Cities of Brunsville and Craig, and all of Johnson, Grant, Preston Townships and Washington township excluding that part of the City of Le Mars.
Kissinger Community Center
608 Main St.
Merrill, Iowa
PRECINCT #7 All of the City of Merrill and all of Liberty, Stanton, and Plymouth Townships.
Perry Township Hall
22504 C60
(4 miles west of Hinton)
PRECINCT #8 All of Hancock and Perry Townships.
Hinton Community Center
208 West Main
Hinton, Iowa
PRECINCT #9 All of the City of Hinton, and all of Hungerford Township and Lincoln Township including that portion of Sioux City within Hungerford Township in Plymouth County.
Kingsley Community Center
207 E. 1st St.
Kingsley, Iowa
PRECINCT #10 All of the City of Kingsley and all of Garfield, Union, Elkhorn and Henry Townships.
Wesley United Methodist Church
350 Main St.
Akron, Iowa
PRECINCT #11 All of the Cities of Akron & Westfield and all of Portland, Westfield and Sioux Townships
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND MAPS ARE LOCATED ON THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY WEBSITE AT www.plymouthcountyiowa.gov under the department tab; and then the voting tab.**
If you are challenged as unqualified to vote, you may cast a ballot in accordance with Section 49.81, Iowa Code.
All polling locations for this election are handicapped accessible, however, any voter who is physically unable to enter the polling place has the right to vote in the voter's vehicle. For further information please contact the County Auditor's office at the following telephone number or e-mail address: Telephone: 712-546-6100 E-mail: auditor@plymouthcountyiowa.gov
Voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before they may receive and cast a ballot. For additional information about voter identification visit https://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone (712) 546-6100.
I do hereby certify that the sample ballot(s) to be a sample copy of the ballots to be used in the School/City Election to be held on November 7, 2023.
Stacey Feldman
Plymouth County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections