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10/22/2026

Early Voting information for all 8 Counties we serve (Johnson, Linn, Washington, Iowa, Henry, Jones, Cedar, Benton)

JOHNSON COUNTY
https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/auditor/elections

Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St.
Weekday Voting
Oct 14–Nov 2: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hours are extended Oct 26-28.

Voting After Dark
Oct 26: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct 27: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct 28: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Weekend Voting
Oct 24-Oct 25: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oct 31: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov 1: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Drive-Thru: Health & Human Parking Ramp, 855 S. Dubuque St.
Weekday Voting
Oct 14–30: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nov 2: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekend Voting
Oct 24-25: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oct 31: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov 1: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Johnson County Satellite Voting
Under a recent change in state law, auditors may no longer schedule satellite sites on their own, and sites must be petitioned by the public. Schedules will be posted before each election.

Johnson County Satellite Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election

Iowa Memorial Union
125 N. Madison St, Iowa City
Oct 14-Oct 15: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn St, Iowa City
Oct 17: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct 18: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oct 26-Oct 27: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct 28: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dream City
611 Southgate Ave.
Oct 17: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

UIHC - Iowa River Landing Clinic
920 E 2nd Ave, Coralville in Suite 201 A-B
Oct 19: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

UIHC - Health Care Support Services Building
3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville
Oct 20: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

UIHC - North Liberty Campus
701 W. Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms
Oct 21: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Solon High School
600 W 5th St, Solon
Oct 23: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Coralville Public Library
1401 5th St, Coralville
Oct 24: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oct 25: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park
1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty
Oct 24: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oct 25: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City in the Fountain Lobby
Oct 29-Oct 30: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

LINN COUNTY
https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/auditor
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Election Services is on the second floor of the Jean Oxley Public Service Center located at 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids

Oct 14–Nov 2: 7:30am-4:30pm
Open for voting normal office hours (M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) EXCEPT: Monday, October 19: Open until 5 PM Friday, October 30: Open until 5 PM ALSO OPEN Saturday, October 31 from 8 AM - 5 PM

Linn County Satellite Voting
Lindale Mall

4444 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Wednesday, October 14 - Sunday November 1 at the following times: Tuesday - Saturday: 11 AM - 6:30 PM Sundays: 12 Noon - 5 PM (Closed Mondays)

CR Public Library - Downtown

450 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 am-4 pm
Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:30-4:30 pm

Coe College
1220 1st Ave NE Gage Memorial Union - Lower Level Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10am-4pm

Marion Public Library

1101 6th Ave Marion , IA 52302
Monday, Oct. 26, 9am-3pm
The Saw - Cornell College
600 1st Street Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11am-6pm

BENTON COUNTY
https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/auditor/

Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Benton County Auditor’s Office, 111 E 4th St, Vinton, IA 52349

Monday, October 19 - 8am to 5pm
Friday, October 30 - 8am to 5pm
Saturday, October 31 - 9am to 5pm
Monday, November 2 - 8am to 5pm
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day; Polls and Auditor's Office open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CEDAR COUNTY
https://cedarcounty.iowa.gov/
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Cedar County Auditor’s Office 400 Cedar St · First Floor
Tipton

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Monday, November 2, 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, October 19, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm

Bethany Lutheran Church

235 S. 2nd St., West Branch
Monday, October 26, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm

HENRY COUNTY
https://henrycounty.iowa.gov/
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Henry County Auditor’s Office County Court House 100 E.
Washington St. Suite 202 Mt. Pleasant IA

Wednesday, Oct 14, 8am-4pm until Monday, Nov 2nd 8am-4pm
Saturday, Oct 31, 8am-5pm Happy Halloween!

IOWA COUNTY
https://iowacounty.iowa.gov/
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Iowa County East Annex 970 Court Ave. Marengo

Wednesday, Oct 14, 8am-4:30pm until Monday, Nov 2nd 8am-4:30pm (M-F only)

JONES COUNTY
https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/auditor/
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Jones County Courthouse 500 W. Main St. Room 113
Anamosa

Wednesday, Oct 14, 8am-4:30pm until Monday, Nov 2nd 8am-4:30pm (M-F only)
EXTENDED HOURS Thursday, Oct 19, 8am-5pm

WASHINGTON COUNTY
https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/151/Auditor
Office Voting Schedule For November 3 General Election
In-Office: Washington County Courthouse 222 W. Main Street 1st Floor Washington

Wednesday, Oct 14, 8am-4:30pm until Monday, Nov 2nd 8am-4:30pm (M-F only)

10/21/2026

Get help in when you need it. It's only 3 numbers away. 🛟 🫶

📲 Call 211 for information & community resources.
📲 Call 911 for emergencies.
📲 Call 988 for su***de intervention & crisis support.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Rising prices are affecting families across Iowa, but thanks to new income guidelines, you may now qualify for SNAP!

The Food Bank’s team of compassionate experts can see if you qualify for benefits, walk you through the application process, and connect you with additional community resources, all for FREE!

Call 1-855-944-FOOD (3663) today!

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

Join ASK Resource Center on October 19th for their "ASK an Expert: IEP or 504 Plan?" webinar. In this webinar, presenters will break down IEPs and 504 Plans in clear, family-friendly language. You’ll learn what each plan is designed to do, how they are different, and what schools are responsible for when a student has one.

Register Here: https://www.askresource.org/events/october-19th-ask-an-expert-iep-or-504-plan

09/30/2026

Public Notice (9.23.2026)

09/28/2026

🎥 Your story has the power to make a difference.

Parents and caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs have experiences, perspectives, and stories that can inspire change—and the Iowa Family Leadership Training Institute (IFLTI) wants to help you bring yours to life!

Join us for Digital Storytelling, a 3-day, in-person workshop designed to help families create a meaningful 2–4 minute digital story that can be used for advocacy and healing. Participants will receive hands-on training in script writing, voice recording, and video editing.

📅 November 11–13, 2026
📍 Iowa City, Iowa
🏨 Lodging and meals are provided

Whether you have a story you've been wanting to share or aren't quite sure where to begin, this workshop will help you turn your experiences into a powerful tool for connection and advocacy.

✨ Ready to tell your story? Apply today:
https://bit.ly/tellstories26

Questions? Contact Rachel Charlot at [email protected]

This Digital Storytelling opportunity is sponsored by the Iowa DD Council.

09/25/2026

YETI is a national youth leadership and engagement group that brings together young adults with disabilities to shape transition resources, strengthen systems, and make sure youth voice is part of the decisions that impact young people’s lives.

Learn more here: https://raisecenter.org/yeti/

09/21/2026

Here is an article from disability scoop about a hiring program in Baltimore that helps People with Autism feel more confident about finding employment.

Rather than placing people with autism in employment, the program facilitates introductions and connections while helping participants build the skills to experience the job search themselves.