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State officials in Iowa share measures taken to ensure voter's security

Regional

Central Iowa nonprofit bringing homeless residents in to cast their vote

Vision Leads volunteers have been hard at work in Polk County this week getting homeless residents ready to vote for president.
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Some Iowa election precincts bring in reinforcements for 2024 presidential election

These extra volunteers called poll watchers are brought in by political parties to ensure precincts are operating as normal.
Community

Thousands of residents across Iowa and Illinois pulling up to place their votes

Information on which locations will be open this week before the Nov. 5 election can be found on each local county's website.
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Iowa and Illinois legislators encourage homeless residents to cast their vote

A homeless resident in Iowa or Illinois can register to vote by using the address of a shelter they're staying at or bring in a family member they live with.
Infrastructure

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Oct. 28, 2024

Construction work begins in Muscatine and Moline along Wallace and 34th Streets. Those looking to vote early can take public transport to nearby polling places.
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Volunteers working to ensure voting machines are ready for election

Throughout this week, election workers are testing voting machines to make sure votes will be counted accurately during the election.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Oct. 22, 2024

Early voting locations are opening up around Rock Island County, and communities across the Quad Cities are releasing their times for trick-or-treating.
Iowa Politics

Residents in Iowa's first congressional district hear from candidates

Democrat Christina Bohannon and Republican Marianette Miller-Meeks sat down for their first and only debate before the election.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Oct. 17, 2024

Iowa's Secretary of State Paul Pate is launching a statewide trip to ensure veterans use their votes, and St. Ambrose University is revealing a new name.
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State of Iowa reporting record number of early voters this year

On the first day of early voting, the Scott County Auditor's Officer recorded many satellite locations for early voting.
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Here's what Iowa, Illinois residents should know if planning to vote early

Residents in Iowa can begin early voting on Oct. 16, and Illinois voters can cast their ballots starting Thursday.