Special to the Times Vedette
In-person absentee voting is now available for registered voters who reside in the Panorama Community School District ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.
Ballots can be cast at the county auditor’s office weekdays during regular business hours, starting on Oct. 15. This voting option will remain available until Nov. 3. A valid ID is required.
For Guthrie County residents, the auditor’s office is located at the county courthouse at 200 N. Fifth St. in Guthrie Center. In Dallas County, the auditor is located at 210 N. 10th St. in Adel. The Greene County Auditor’s Office is located on the second floor at 114 N. Chestnut St. in Jefferson.
A mailed absentee ballot can be received by completing a request form and returning it to the county auditor’s office. The deadline to request a mailed ballot is Oct. 20. Ballots must be received by the auditor’s office before polls close at 8 p.m. on election day to be considered for counting.
The polls will be open on election day, Nov. 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A valid ID will be needed to cast a ballot. Polling locations can be found on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx.
Panorama CSD voters will consider approving a $19.6 million general obligation bond, which will appear on ballots as Public Measure IV. If it’s approved, funds will be used to address facility issues and implement improvements at the district’s attendance centers.
Under the bond proposal, Panorama Elementary School will receive a new secure entrance, a new roof, and playground upgrades to expand accessibility for all students.
Panorama Secondary School’s shop area will be renovated to enhance career and technical education programs. The main entrance, commons area, art room, and restrooms will also be updated.
A middle school gymnasium expansion is also planned at the secondary school, providing the district with more space for physical education, athletics, school activities and community events.
The estimated tax impact of an approved bond issue would be up to $1.96 per $1,000 of taxable property value. For a $250,000 home, this would amount to an annual increase of approximately $222.91.
For more information, visit www.panoramabond.org.