IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – Early voting ended Monday with Election Day on Tuesday, and groups in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids held events to encourage people to vote.
‘Party to the Polls’ in three counties
The Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund held a “Party to the Polls” in Black Hawk, Clinton and Johnson counties.
In Iowa City, the nonprofit educational organization gave away free drinks, including smoothies, and reminded people it was the last day to vote early. The event took place at the park across from the Johnson County auditor’s office.
“The hope is that people see that we’re friendly faces that are encouraging people to vote and just point them in the right direction,” Wendy Zimmermann said. She was there giving away free smoothies at the event.
Voters cite schedules, convenience
Cooper and Erin Wadle stopped for smoothies on their way to vote early. They said voting Monday worked better for their schedules…