The Gazette

Curious Iowa: What do election officials do to prevent or catch fraudulent votes?

As the city and school election on Nov. 4 quickly approaches, Curious Iowa answers readers' voting-related questions

What to know for the Nov. 4 City & School Election in Iowa

Iowans will head to the voter box on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to make their voices heard in local city and school elections. Here's what voters should know.
Republican US Rep. Randy Feenstra officially jumps into 2026 race for Iowa governor
Randy Feenstra launches run for governor, promises 'America First agenda in Iowa'
Randy Feenstra enters race for Iowa governor, touting support for Trump megabill
Feenstra's entry in the race for Iowa governor opens up his seat for competition next year in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
The Daily Iowan

Meet the four candidates for the Nov. 4 election for IC City Council at-large seats

Affordable housing, public safety, and community engagement are the biggest topics of the Nov. 4 Iowa City City Council election, where four candidates — two incumbents and two newcomers — are vying  for two at-large seats.
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Here’s what to know about Iowa City area school board, city council races in 2025

Iowa voters will cast their votes in the upcoming 2025 city council and local school board elections. Early and absentee voting began Oct. 15. Here's what Iowa voters need to know as Election Day approaches. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Over $1.5 billion in bond referendums on ballots across Iowa

There are 55 bond proposals going before Iowa voters on Nov. 4, 2025, for a total of $1.6 billion, according to Iowans for Tax Relief.

Johnson County completes successful testing of election equipment ahead of Nov. 4 election

All public testing of the Johnson County election equipment is sucessfully completedThe Johnson County Auditor's Office announces the successful completion of
The Daily Iowan

Meet the District B City Council candidates for the election on Nov. 4

Unlike the at-large side of the Nov. 4 City Council election, there is only one District B seat, and sitting Councilor Shawn Harmsen is running against newcomer Amy Hospodarsky for a voice on the council.

Iowa City Education Association endorses a trio of candidates ahead of school board election

The Iowa City Education Association has endorsed Jayne Finch, Ruthina Malone, and Dan Stevenson for the school board election. Incumbent Ruthina Malone received an "Educator's Choice distinction" from the association.

Iowa voter guide: What you need to know about city-school elections

Voter turnout is typically lower for city and school elections like this year's on Nov. 4, but Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald says Iowans should be paying attention since the choices they make will shape the direction of their communities for years to come.

Trump scores legal win, getting lawsuit against Iowa pollster, Des Moines Register moved to state court

President Donald Trump scored a legal win on Friday in his lawsuit against Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register. The case will now land in Iowa State Court.

Iowa Democrats choose Renee Hardman as their nominee for Iowa Senate special election

West Des Moines City Council Member Renee Hardman is Democrats' nominee for a Dec. 30 special election for a West Des Moines-based Iowa Senate seat.