Elections in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
119 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most elections activity
- Polk County, IA (20)
- Linn County, IA (12)
- Dubuque County, IA (12)
- Davenport, IA (11)
- Marble Rock, IA (7)
- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
- Fort Dodge, IA (5)
- Independence, IA (4)
- Marshall County, IA (4)
- Council Bluffs Community School District, IA (4)
- Marshalltown, IA (3)
- Plainfield, IA (3)
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Board will vote on revising the library’s fee schedule
The Davenport Public Library Board will elect officers for FY2027‑FY2029 and assign committees for FY2027. It will review the Year 1 report of the FY2026‑FY2028 Strategic Plan. The board will consider motions to revise the fee schedule and the Confidentiality & Privacy Policy, and will discuss proposed changes to the…
Library Board meeting to discuss agenda, finances, and upcoming projects
The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to consider public comments, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 16, 2026, and review bills scheduled for payment on July 21, 2026. The board will also examine circulation and program statistics and discuss old and new business…
Council to consider special election for capital improvements reserve fund levy
The Oskaloosa City Council will adopt the consent agenda, approve June 2026 financial reports, and consider several routine payments and appointments. Council members will discuss a resolution to call a special election on establishing a capital‑improvements reserve fund and an annual levy. Additional items include a…
Library Board to review annual report and trustee elections
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to present its annual report to the City Council. The board will also discuss trustee elections and review the strategic plan update.
Davenport City Council to discuss proposed URTE revisions
The City Council will meet for a management update and discussion session. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding proposed URTE revisions.
Canvass special election results for Mitchellville and Runnells
The Board of Supervisors will canvass the votes cast in the Mitchellville City Council At-Large Special Election and the Runnells Mayor and City Council At-Large Special Election, both to fill vacancies. This is the only substantive item on the agenda beyond roll call and adjournment.
LeClaire Library Board discusses officer elections and policy updates
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct officer elections and review board applicants. The agenda also includes discussions on holiday closures and updates to the Internet Use Policy.
Council will vote on a loan election and award a wastewater plant contract
The Independence City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes a RAGBRAI special Class C retail alcohol license and a Sip N Zip retail tobacco permit. They will consider ordinance amendments to the traffic code and set a public hearing on fee schedule changes. The council will further review bids and award…
Library board to elect officers for FY27 and conduct board training
The Maquoketa Public Library Board will discuss routine matters including approval of minutes, financial reports, and bills for payment. The board will also elect officers for fiscal year 2027 and participate in board training on running a meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural.
Conservation Board to review 2026 ordinance draft
The Floyd County Conservation Board will hold a regular meeting including public comment, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include reviewing and possibly approving the 2026 Conservation Ordinance draft, updating the Castor Falls Conservation Easement, and discussing no-hunting signs at Edna Pelz. The…
Council to consider $387,150 grant request for lead service line replacements
The council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and a new Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Policy, then vote on adopting them. Additional action items include a resolution requesting $387,150 from the Texas Water Development Board for lead and service line…
Council to consider $2.25M bond election and UTV code updates
The Ely City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on updates to UTV and golf cart regulations. They will also vote on a resolution calling a special election for a $2.25 million general obligation loan. Other business includes approving contracts for the Wellhouse 3 project and a third reading on fence…
Library Board to elect officers, approve annual invoices
The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will elect a President and Vice President, appoint committee members, and approve several annual service invoices including Pronunciator online language service and Johnson Controls fire alarm maintenance. They will also review a data collection sheet for a new strategic…
Library Board to discuss interior renovation, budget, and July election
The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes and bills, and updates on old and new business. Key discussion items include the interior renovation project, the budget, and the upcoming July board election. No binding votes on major policy items are…
Polk County Board of Supervisors to canvass primary election votes
The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the official canvass of votes from the Polk County Primary Election held on June 2, 2026.
Board certifies primary election results, 4,108 votes cast
The Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Canvassers, is canvassing and certifying the June 2, 2026 primary election results. The resolution confirms 3,159 election-day votes, 949 absentee ballots, zero provisional ballots, and 4,108 total votes cast. No clerical errors were identified.
Board to canvass June 2 primary election results
The board will canvass the votes from the June 2, 2026 primary election, discuss and decide on claims, and approve meeting minutes. Department heads will provide updates on county operations.
Board to certify June 2 primary election results
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will canvass the results of the June 2, 2026 primary election. This is a routine procedural step to officially certify the vote tally.
Board of Supervisors to canvass June 2 Primary Election results
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review and canvass the results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. The body will consider action on Resolution #17-26 to certify the Floyd County election results.
City to discuss upcoming work sessions and training
The Davenport City Council will review a calendar of upcoming events, including a joint work session with the Library Board and a discussion on the upcoming primary election. The meeting will also cover municipal securities disclosure training and general updates for the Mayor and Council.
Council to review ballot language for fire department expansion
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and debate items for future formal consideration. Key topics include a water system study, updates on the fire department expansion, and proposed ballot language for that expansion. The council will also consider an ordinance amending traffic code enforcement…
Grandview City Council to consider $1.5 million water system grant application
The City Council will discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget timeline and local option elections. The body will also consider resolutions for park improvements and non-discrimination compliance.
Board will hear a variance request for a detached garage at 750 East Main St
The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals will elect its officers and approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on variance request BZA-26-018, where applicant Hiram Trisler seeks to allow a detached garage to encroach the required setback at 750 East Main Street. No…
Council to consider $16 million bond election and award 2026 Street Project
The Winterset City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the 2026 Street Project, then vote on awarding the project. The council will also consider a resolution calling a special election for a $16 million general obligation loan agreement. Routine items…
Commission elects new chair and vice‑chair while updating emergency plan
The Emergency Management Commission will elect a Chairperson (Ogbourne) and Vice‑Chairperson (Schneider) for the July 1 2026‑June 30 2027 term. It will consider adopting revised sections of the Countywide Comprehensive Emergency Plan (ESF8, ESF11, ESF11A). The Committee will approve bulk authorization of hospital…
Board to vote on church expansion and signage at 200 Ave O
The Board of Adjustment will hear two special exception requests: one for a 3,469 sq ft addition and directional signage for Prairie Lakes Church at 200 Ave O, and another for school signage at 819 N 25th St. They will also consider approving the 2025 annual report and elect a chair and vice chair for 2026.
Board to adopt FY2026-2027 budget, certify tax levy
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a 2025-2026 budget amendment, a decrease in appropriations, and then adopt the FY2026-2027 budget and certify taxes. They also will vote on several construction change orders for the county courthouse project, renew employee medical, dental, and…
Commission to recommend name for West Land Use Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission will tour the West Land Use Area and consider a naming recommendation for the park. They will also elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous minutes, and hear updates from council and the director.
Board to canvass Elkhart City Council Special Election votes
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the official canvass of votes for the Elkhart City Council At-Large Special Election held on March 31, 2026.
Elect Chair and Vice Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee will elect its Chair and Vice Chair. Members will review and approve the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes, examine the financial report through February, and discuss the CDBG grant and related responsibilities. The committee will also appoint a Grievance Subcommittee and preview the Year…
Board to canvass West Des Moines City Council runoff election votes
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the second-tier canvass of votes cast for the West Des Moines City Council At-Large Special Run-Off Election held on March 17, 2026. The canvass will cover votes from Dallas, Polk, and Warren Counties.
Board to canvass West Des Moines City Council election votes
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a roll call and conduct the first tier canvass of votes from the West Des Moines City Council At-Large Special Run-Off Election held on March 17, 2026.
CDC to elect officers and discuss City Hall Annex exterior
The Community Development Committee will elect officers and hold work sessions on City Hall Annex exterior repairs and procedural rules. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026.
City Council to discuss loans, grants, and road safety
The Rock Rapids City Council will vote on purchasing $2.5 million in loan notes, review disaster grant matching funds, and consider an ordinance to add a yield sign at Cedar Lane and 15th Ave. The meeting also includes committee reports and the election of fire department officers.
Board to canvass special election votes for West Des Moines and Mitchellville
The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a second tier canvass of votes from two special elections held on February 17, 2026. These elections were held to fill vacancies on the West Des Moines and Mitchellville City Councils.
Historic Preservation Commission elects 2026 officers and sets up survey subcommittee
The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will approve the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes and elect its officers for 2026. Commissioners will consider the Certified Local Government Annual Report for 2025 and a draft submission to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The commission will assign a project…
Board to canvass West Des Moines City Council Special Election votes
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the first tier canvass of votes from the West Des Moines City Council At-Large Special Election held on February 17, 2026.
Board to consider FY 26‑27 proposed 911 service budget
The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 26‑27 proposed budget and vote on the budget in a later item. Board members will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Financial reports, including the quarter‑2 surcharge distribution and wireless surcharge redistribution, will be reviewed.
Commission will consider a plaque installation at the Davenport Public Library
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a petition to install a commemorative plaque at the Davenport Public Library, 321 Main Street. The building, the Edward Durell Stone Building, is a locally listed historic landmark in the Davenport Commercial Historic District. The commission will also receive the 2025…
Council to vote on bridge change order, high school annexation, and other items
The council will consider approval of Change Order No. 3 and Pay Application No. 6 for the Adel N. 15th Street Bridge Replacement over Butler Creek. It will also vote on Resolution No. 24‑52 setting a public‑hearing date for the vacated right‑of‑way on Bradfield Street, and Resolution No. 24‑53 to temporarily close…