Jones County
October 30, 2024
Election Day: Less than a week away
The November 5, 2024, General Election is now less than a week away. If you haven’t already made plans to vote, please do not delay! Early in-person absentee voting at the Courthouse is still taking place. Voters may vote at the Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday. Voting hours are extended on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In-person absentee voting at the Courthouse has been a popular option so far. There have been on average 188 voters per day voting at the Courthouse.
If you plan on voting on Election Day, polling place hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line at polls closing, you will be allowed to vote. However, voters may not join the line after 8:00 p.m. Be prepared to wait in line on election day. A large turnout is expected and at peak times of the day, lines may form. In the 2022 General Election, 40% of voters who voted on election day in Jones County, voted between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
If you are an overseas citizen or military voter that would like to vote, please contact the Auditor’s office for your options. If you or a loved one resides in a health care facility or hospital or become a resident of one between now and election day, please contact the Auditor’s office for your voting options.
Election results will be posted on the Jones County Iowa Elections website as they come in after polls close. Look for the red banner at the top of the main website page, www.jonescountyiowaelections.gov. Please remember that it does take time for the results to get transmitted to the Auditor’s office. It could be at least 9:00 p.m. before results start getting posted.
The Auditor’s office work does not stop at the end of election day. There are several post-election processes that do take place including the post-election audit, the canvass, and the reconvening of the special precinct board to determine the validity of any late arrival ballots and/or provisional ballots. Election work will continue for a few weeks after election day as all supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away until the next election.
In closing, I encourage all voters to plan ahead. If you have any questions about voting early or on election day, please don’t hesitate to call the office at 319-462-2282.
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November 5, 2020
On Thursday, November 5, Jones County Public Health was notified by the Anamosa State Penitentiary that over 400 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.
November 2, 2020
Beginning with cases reported on Friday, October 30, disease investigation and follow-up for COVID-19 cases in Jones County residents will be conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).
October 30, 2020
The level of community spread of COVID-19 in Jones County has increased significantly this week, and has now reached a 14-day percent positivity of 15.1 percent.
September 29, 2020
Today, Governor Reynolds announced a change in the definition the State of Iowa is using to define close contacts for the purposes of contact tracing of positive COVID19 cases.
August 12, 2020
Many parts of Iowa were affected by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people.
April 28, 2020
On Monday April 27, 2020 Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020.
April 28, 2020
On Monday April 27, 2020 Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020.
April 27, 2020
Iowa restaurants have a responsibility to take measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
April 16, 2020
On April 16, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds issued additional mitigation strategies related to COVID-19 for Northeast Iowa or Region 6, which includes Jones County.
April 8, 2020
Businesses should implement measures to enable social distancing as much as possible.
April 7, 2020
Jones County Public Health needs your help to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 within our communities.
April 1, 2020
In accordance with temporary measures implemented on March 17, 2020 by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA), restaurants and food operators must currently limit services to drive-through, carry-out and delivery only.
April 1, 2020
On March 17, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; “It takes significant steps to require social distancing and limit community spread of the virus by implementing temporary measures including moving restaurants to drive-through, carry-out, and delivery only and closures of certain entities such as bars and recreational facilities.
March 31, 2020
Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Jones County.
March 30, 2020
A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jones County.
March 27, 2020
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March 25, 2020
Jones County Public Health urges local business and employers to follow social distancing guidelines in accordance with guidelines issued by local, state, and federal partners in order to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.
March 17, 2020
On March 15, Governor Reynolds announced her recommendation to close Iowa schools for four weeks to help limit the spread of COVID-19 now that there is evidence of substantial community spread in Iowa.
