More than 1,000 Iowa businesses and organizations have joined Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT), helping bring human trafficking awareness to workplaces and communities across our state. Join us at ibat.iowa.gov ibat.iowa.gov/?utm_source=ch…

College life can get busy, but Sophie made sure voting was part of her plans when she came home for fall break. In-person absentee voting is available at your local county auditor’s office until Nov. 2. Find your options at voterready.iowa.gov and #MakeAPlan to vote!

Shopping local, spreading the word and supporting women entrepreneurs all help Iowa businesses succeed. Our office is here to help business owners get started and keep growing. Find resources at sos.iowa.gov/business/busine….

If you won’t be able to vote in person on Election Day, make sure to get your request submitted today. Absentee ballot requests must be received by your county auditor by 5 p.m. today. Visit voterready.iowa.gov l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%… to view all voting options.

Behind every business is someone willing to take a leap. This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re recognizing the nearly 100,000 women-owned businesses across Iowa and sharing resources to help them grow: sos.iowa.gov/businesses/busi…

One simple question: How does wearing purple help support survivors? 💜 Join us, wear purple, share your photo, and help us keep the conversation going. #DVAM Visit safeathome.iowa.gov for resources

Iowa voters, in-person absentee voting starts today! You can vote early at your local county auditor’s office through Monday, November 2. Make a plan to vote! Find your county auditor or request an absentee ballot at voterready.iowa.gov.

Just 3 weeks until General Election Day on November 3! Now is the time to make your plan to vote. Check your voter registration, find your polling place, review your sample ballot, and learn more at voterready.iowa.gov. voterready.iowa.gov/?fbclid=… Elections you can count on.

Across all 99 counties, Iowa’s county auditors are testing voting equipment ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. Iowans deserve elections that are safe and secure, and this is another important step in making sure they can have confidence in their vote.

Huckleberry Home in Des Moines is a curated collection of gifts and home decor featuring locally sourced and fair trade products. “I am thankful every single day that I get to do something I love and that also supports so many in our community,” says Desiree, the owner.

2026 Iowa Youth Straw Poll Results: Iowa Governor Iowa K-12 students cast 11,671 ballots in a mock election to build civic engagement and learn about the voting process. See the results for Iowa Governor! Results are unofficial and nonscientific: sos.iowa.gov/news-resources/…

Before you head to the polls, make sure you know what ID you can use to vote in Iowa. One thing to remember: a mobile ID cannot be used as a valid form of voter ID. #NationalVoterEducationWeek See the full list of accepted IDs at voterready.iowa.gov.

Got an election question? Ask it! Drop your questions about Iowa elections in the comments, and our election experts will answer them. There are no wrong questions when it comes to making sure you have the information you need. Learn more at voterready.iowa.gov.

Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel recently joined the Good Government Show to talk about elections, local government, and the work happening behind the scenes to keep our elections running smoothly. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=cyEOwuVb…

Iowa voters have options when it comes to casting their ballot. Learn about the different ways you can vote and find the option that works for you. #NationalVoterEducationWeek #MakeAPlan to vote at voterready.iowa.gov.

Life changes, and sometimes those changes come with questions about voting. We’ve got answers to some of the most common questions about who can vote and what to do when things change. #NationalVoterEducationWeek Find Iowa voting information at voterready.iowa.gov.