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.

Election Day is Nov. 4, and knowing what's on your ballot can make it easier to efficiently get in and out of the voting booth.

Rob Sand wrapped up his 100 Town Hall Tour in Decorah, capping a months-long journey through all 99 counties with calls for bipartisan reform, stronger oversight of public funds, and practical action on education and water quality.

Early and absentee voting in Iowa began Wednesday, Oct. 15. This year, voters can weigh in on city and school elections. Election Day is Nov. 4.

The November 4th City and School elections are officially less than two weeks away.Voter's should start preparing on how they plan to cast their ballot.If you r

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate outlines the state's comprehensive election security strategy, involving multiple agencies and 24-hour cyber threat monitoring.

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.

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.

Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Iowa City school board in next month's election. The Gazette asked the candidates about their priorities, support of the district's facility plan, and student and teacher safety.

Voters can return an absentee ballot by mail or in-person or at a ballot drop box at their county auditor's office. They must be received in the county auditor's office by the time the polls close on Election Day, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. to be eligible for counting.

The Press-Citizen asked Iowa City's city council candidates to share the challenges they think are facing the community and more. What they said:

Iowa Democrats have chosen Renee Hardman, West Des Moines Mayor Pro Tem, as their candidate for the upcoming special election in Senate District 16 following the death of Sen. Claire Celsi.