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North Union Community School District is asking voters to consider a bond referendum on November 3, 2026, to support improvements at North Union High School, including a new gymnasium, new locker rooms, flexible multipurpose space, and related site improvements.
The project is designed to address current space and scheduling limitations while helping ensure District facilities remain flexible, functional and ready to serve students, activities, and the community for years to come.
Keeping North Union Ready for What’s Next
Keeping North Union Ready for What’s Next
In a community like North Union, the school is more than a building. It’s where students learn and compete, families gather, and many of the moments that bring the community together take place.
Adding flexible space at the high school would help North Union meet today’s needs while making sure the District is prepared to serve students, activities and the community well into the future.
💬 See What’s Possible. Learn More.
💬 See What’s Possible. Learn More.
Join us at an upcoming bond referendum open house to explore the proposed project, ask questions and take a closer look at what’s possible for students, activities and the community. Choose the date and location that works best for you!
Tuesday, October 20
Tuesday, October 20
6:00–7:00 PM
Fenton Elementary School Gymnasium
Thursday, October 22
Thursday, October 22
6:00–7:00 PM
Ringsted American Legion
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, October 27
6:00–7:00 PM
North Union High School Library
What’s Included in the Project?
What’s Included in the Project?
Four key components to support students, programs, and the community.
New Gymnasium
New Gymnasium
New Locker Rooms
New Locker Rooms
Flexible Multipurpose Space
Flexible Multipurpose Space
Related Site Improvements
Related Site Improvements
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Thoughtful planning today gives North Union more options tomorrow.
Thoughtful planning today gives North Union more options tomorrow.
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FLEXIBLE SPACE
FOR MANY USES
FLEXIBLE SPACE
FOR MANY USES
Create a multipurpose space that can serve a variety of student programs and activities.
OPEN THE DOOR TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES
OPEN THE DOOR TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Support more practices, tournaments, school events, and community gatherings throughout the year.
KEEP NORTH UNION STRONG FOR THE FUTURE
KEEP NORTH UNION STRONG FOR THE FUTURE
Plan ahead with spaces that help the District continue serving students and the community for years to come.
A Space for Students. A Space for Community.
A Space for Students. A Space for Community.
North Union schools already bring students, families and community members together. The proposed project would provide more opportunities for activities, events, and gatherings throughout the year.
ATHLETICS + ACTIVITIES
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ATHLETICS + ACTIVITIES
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Basketball
Volleyball
Dance
Cheer
Athletic Practices
Youth Camps
Tournaments
SCHOOL
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SCHOOL
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Graduation Ceremonies
Band & Choir Concerts
Pep Rallies
Student Assemblies
Performances
Awards Ceremonies
Alumni Events
Fine Arts Showcases
COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY
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Community Events
Vendor Fairs
Blood Drives
Community Meetings
Recreation Programs
Youth Events
Local Organization Events
MORE Opportunities to Host
MORE Opportunities to Host
A more flexible facility would give North Union additional opportunities to host tournaments and larger events that current space cannot accommodate.
More events can also mean more visitors to Armstrong — creating opportunities for local restaurants, businesses and the broader community.
✅ MORE Events
✅ MORE Events
Tournaments, youth events, and larger gatherings
✅ MORE Visitors
✅ MORE Visitors
Families, teams, and guests coming to Armstrong
✅ MORE Local Activity
✅ MORE Local Activity
More activity for local restaurants, shops and services.
See What's Possible!
See What's Possible!
Take a look at a conceptual flythrough of the proposed project at North Union High School. The plan would create a larger gymnasium, new locker rooms and flexible multipurpose space designed to better support athletics, activities, school events and community use.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Conceptual renderings are intended to illustrate the potential design and layout of the project. Final design, materials and features are subject to change.
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Floor Plan [ click to view ] ⟱
Floor Plan [ click to view ] ⟱
Site Plan [ click to view ] ⟱
Site Plan [ click to view ] ⟱
Proposed Bond Question: What Will Voters Be Asked? [ click to view ] ⟱
Proposed Bond Question: What Will Voters Be Asked? [ click to view ] ⟱
Shall the Board of Directors of the North Union Community School District in the Counties of Emmet, Kossuth, Palo-Alto, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip additions to the school building, including a gymnasium, multipurpose room, and related spaces, and to improve the site?
What Would It Cost?
What Would It Cost?
The proposed bond levy would apply only to taxable property located within the North Union Community School District.
It would not apply to property located within the North Kossuth School District.
$3.25 Per Month
$3.25 Per Month
Estimated monthly impact on a home assessed at $100,000.
SAVE Funding Is Changing
SAVE Funding Is Changing
Iowa is changing how SAVE funds are distributed, which means schools will have less of that funding available for facility needs over time. North Union is planning ahead to meet today’s needs and prepare for what comes next.
Tax Calculators
Tax Calculators
Enter your property information to estimate the potential tax impact of the proposed bond.
Tax Impact Summary
Tax Impact Summary
Review the assumptions, levy information and additional details behind the estimates provided by the District financial advisor.
Residential Tax Impact
Residential Tax Impact
Estimated tax impact of the referendum provided by District financial consultant Piper-Sandler Finance Advisors.
Where Can I Vote?
Where Can I Vote?
Absentee Voting: In Person
Absentee Voting: In Person
Absentee ballots will be available at your County Auditor’s office beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Absentee Voting: By Mail
Absentee Voting: By Mail
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot by submitting a completed Absentee Ballot Request Form to their County Auditor. Requests for a mailed absentee ballot must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Click the button below to open and print the request form.
Election Day Voting
Election Day Voting
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where is My Polling Place?
Where is My Polling Place?
Enter your address by clicking the button below to find your Election Day polling location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is North Union considering this project?
Why is North Union considering this project?
North Union is planning ahead to make sure its facilities can continue serving students, activities and the community for years to come. The project would address current space and scheduling limitations while creating more flexibility for athletics, school programs, events and community use.
What would the project include?
What would the project include?
The project would include an expanded gymnasium, new locker rooms, flexible multipurpose space and related site improvements at North Union High School in Armstrong.
Why does North Union need a larger gymnasium?
Why does North Union need a larger gymnasium?
The existing space makes it difficult to accommodate multiple practices, activities and events at the same time. North Union is also limited in its ability to host certain tournaments and larger events. A larger gymnasium would provide more scheduling flexibility and create additional opportunities for students, teams and the community.
How would the multipurpose space be used?
How would the multipurpose space be used?
The multipurpose space is intended to provide flexible room for a variety of school and community uses. Depending on scheduling and programming, it would support student activities, practices, youth programs, meetings, events and other gatherings throughout the year.
How would the project benefit the community?
How would the project benefit the community?
North Union schools already bring students, families and community members together for activities, events and celebrations throughout the year. The project would create more opportunities to host tournaments, youth camps, graduation, concerts, vendor fairs, alumni events and other larger gatherings.
Hosting additional large-scale events could also bring more visitors to Armstrong, creating additional activity for local restaurants, businesses and services while giving the community more opportunities to gather close to home.
What is the estimated tax impact?
What is the estimated tax impact?
Based on current estimates, the impact would be approximately $3.25 per month, or $39 per year, for a home assessed at $100,000. Visit the Tax Calculators page to estimate the potential impact on your property.
Why is long-term planning important now?
Why is long-term planning important now?
Iowa lawmakers have extended SAVE through 2071, but beginning in FY27, an increasing portion of SAVE revenue will be redirected to statewide property tax relief. Over time, up to 25% of SAVE revenue will be diverted away from school districts.
For North Union, that makes thoughtful long-term planning even more important. The District must consider how to address current facility needs while preserving flexibility and available resources for future maintenance, infrastructure and capital projects.
Planning Today.
Preparing North Union for Tomorrow.
Planning Today.
Preparing North Union for Tomorrow.
It’s about making room for what matters today while helping keep North Union ready for what comes next — for students, activities, school events, and the community.
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