Local Elections

As the city and school election on Nov. 4 quickly approaches, Curious Iowa answers readers’ voting-related questions

Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Cedar Rapids school board

At Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, the kitchen is a “maze” said Dana Visek, one of the kitchen managers at the school. More preparation space is needed, and meals are served on single-use plates because the high school does not have a dishwasher. All dishes used for cooking and serving are washed by hand in a three hole sink.

Marty Hoeger is running for another term for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves another term.

Sam Wilson is running for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves this role.

Incumbent Dale Todd is running unopposed for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 3. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be relected to this role.

Incumbent Ashley Vanorny is running unopposed for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 5. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be re-elected to this role.

Destiny Hastings is running for Marion City Council - At Large. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be elected to this role.

Kelvin Unemin is running for Marion City Council - At Large. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to this role.

Grant G. Harper is running for Marion City Council - Ward 2. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to this role.

Sara Mentzer is running for Marion City Council - Ward 4. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be re-elected to this role.

Steve Huber is running for Mayor of Fairfax. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to the role.