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.
175 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)
- Davenport, IA (14)
- Marble Rock, IA (14)
- Dubuque County, IA (13)
- Linn County, IA (13)
- Grandview, IA (8)
- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
- Marshall County, IA (7)
- Clearfield, IA (7)
- Johnson County, IA (6)
- Fort Dodge, IA (5)
- Independence, IA (4)
Latest matching meetings
Black Hawk County supervisors hold township town hall with department updates
This is a routine township town hall meeting where the Board of Supervisors will receive updates from county departments including Public Health, Veterans Affairs, Road Department, Planning & Zoning, and Auditor/Elections. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational only.
Board sets Nov 3 date for vote on bonds for conservation projects
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to set November 3, 2026, as the election date for a bond proposition. The proposed bonds would fund certain County conservation projects. No other specific action items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Parks board to hear park development presentation, hold election
The Davenport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve July minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including a board election nomination and a presentation on park development. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from staff and the Riverfront Improvement Commission.
Bridge replacement final plans, housing grant, ISAC reps on agenda
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on several items, including final plans for a bridge replacement project, a housing preservation grant, and designating voting representatives for the Iowa State Association of Counties. They will also consider invoices for legal services and set a date…
Council to discuss West Davenport land use study and university project
The Davenport City Council is holding a management update and discussion meeting. They will discuss the West Davenport Land Use Study and a project presentation from St. Ambrose University and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. The agenda also includes planning for future work sessions and general updates from the…
Library Board to review policies and elect officers
The North Liberty Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review the Internet & Technology Policy and the Meeting Room Policy, and to elect officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also hear the Library Director's report on budget, operations, and staff, and consider new business.
Tree board to elect leaders, review fall planting and stormwater repairs
The Tree & Stormwater Advisory Board is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and to receive reports on tree and stormwater topics. Items include fall tree planting under a MidAmerican grant, summer maintenance, storm-damaged park trees, detention pond cleanup, and a Goose Lake outfall repair. The board…
Board to canvass Aug. 4 Lone Tree school district special election
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is meeting to canvass the votes from the August 4, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District Special Election. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with the next regular board meeting scheduled for August 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Library board to discuss open house results and library location
The Indianola Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and monthly claims, and to discuss the results of an open house and survey, as well as the library's location. The agenda also includes a trustee education session on evaluating services and the election…
Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and enterprise zone nomination
The Grandview City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, discuss the ad valorem tax rate, and consider an ordinance to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program nominating UFP Grandview, LLC. A public hearing on the enterprise zone nomination is…
County board to vote on $75K budget transfer, EMS tax ballot language
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss and decide on several items, including a $75,000 appropriations transfer from the Sheriff to the Medical Examiner, ballot language for a Lisbon-Mount Vernon EMS tax levy special election, and a public hearing on ordinance amendments to Chapter…
Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board to elect officers and review updates
The Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board is meeting virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and receive updates on the Johnson County Case Management (JCCM) program and provider-community matters. The agenda also includes setting the FY27 meeting schedule and other business…
Veterans commission to discuss tuition aid for disabled vets, vacancy, and leadership election
The Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs is holding its regular formal meeting. The commission will hear a guest speaker on suicide prevention, approve June minutes and vouchers, and receive office reports. Key discussion items include a commissioner vacancy, the annual election for chairperson and secretary…
County to discuss $94.5M jail bond election and $100K eviction aid
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items at this work session, including a $100,000 agreement with Shelter House for eviction diversion services, a job description for an Accounts Payable Specialist, a $54,292 software agreement with Granicus, and a resolution to hold a November 3, 2026…
Council to review West Davenport land use study and chamber remodel concept
The City Council will receive a management update and discuss future work session topics, including a West Davenport land use study and a joint session with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. They will also review a community survey status update and a concept for remodeling the council chambers. The meeting includes…
Candidate filing open for November 3 City Council Election
This document is a monthly newsletter rather than a meeting agenda. It provides community updates, including the status of the FY 2026–2027 budget process and the Red Brick Road Project.
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…
Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board to elect officers and review updates
The Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, receive updates from Johnson County Case Management and providers, and set the FY27 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or financial items…
Board to vote on EMS district levy election and $1.18M claims
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a resolution to set a September 1, 2026 election on a special levy for the Lisbon-Mount Vernon Area Benefited Emergency Medical Services District. They will also vote on the Auditor's claims register totaling $1,181,520.65, a change order for the…
Sister City Committee to plan student visit and hold elections
The Yamanashi City Sister City Committee is meeting to approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting, discuss planning for a student visit this month, and hold elections for committee positions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
Library Board to vote on Pizza Hut grant for Books for Babies program
The Pleasant Hill Public Library Board will vote on submitting a Pizza Hut Foundation Slice of Literacy Community Grant application for a Books for Babies early literacy initiative. The board will also hold elections for board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary). The meeting includes approval of consent…
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.
Park Board to elect officers, discuss trail association and park projects
The Spencer Park Board is meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair for the new fiscal year, and discuss several park-related items including a recommendation for Earl Page Park, a discussion with the Clay County Trail Association, and updates on Dewolf Park, Storybook Park, and the Riverview Park…
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…
Council to review 2025 audit, fire relief, and resolutions
The Courtland City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and paying bills, with presentations from visitors. New business includes a fire department relief matter, the 2025 year-end audit presentation, and several resolutions on donations, a variance, and election judges.
Council to vote on garbage contract termination, budget, and fire stipends
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on FY2026 budget amendments, consider terminating the solid waste contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems and awarding a new one, and decide on fire/EMS stipends. Other items include a special election petition to fill a council vacancy, insurance renewals, and a…
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.