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07-03-2025
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‘I Voted' stickers returning to Dallas County
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — Dallas County voters will once again receive an iconic I Voted sticker at the polls. On Friday, County Auditor Todd Halbur announced the return of the stickers, and announced a special contest to determine what the new sticker will look like. Say goodbye to the Iowa snow All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who live in Dallas County will get to design a sticker and submit the design for consideration. The students can use traditional media like markers and pens or graphic design software to create their sticker, however AI generated art is not allowed. Students can submit their designs along with all required forms in-person at the auditor's office or online starting March 10. Designs must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on April 7. To learn more about the contest visit the Dallas County website. Iowa News: 'I Voted' stickers returning to Dallas County WHO 13 Farm Report: Friday, March 7th Former Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie passes away Say goodbye to the Iowa snow Olsen scores 21, Iowa forces 24 turnovers to oust sixth-seed Michigan St. in Big 10 tourney Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-03-2025
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'I Voted' stickers handed out in Dallas County. See the new auditor's plan for elections
For the first time in at least a decade, Dallas County residents can walk out of a voting precinct with an "I Voted" sticker. Newly elected county Auditor Todd Halbur opted to bring back the iconic "I Voted" sticker given to voters as they exit the polls, a tradition widely used across the country. Tuesday's special election in Waukee was the first time the stickers have been handed out. The stickers are here to stay too, Halbur told the Register on Tuesday. His office plans to hold a contest where students from sixth to eighth grade in Dallas County can submit designs for future stickers. "When I was growing up and going to the polls with my parents, they always got an "I Voted" sticker," Halbur said. "It's something that is a sense of pride and participation. It's not about who you voted for." Voters can leave with one of two different stickers. One is a traditional "I Voted" sticker that is red, white and blue. The second is for children who tag along with an adult to vote. It says "future voter" and is intended to engage younger generations with the voting process, Halbur said. They are at all voting locations in the county. "I think it is a great way to have a little civic pride with our young residents, parents and older generation as well," Halbur said. The last two county auditors opted not to hand out "I Voted" stickers due to damage at polling sites. Former Auditor Julia Helm, who was elected to the Dallas County Board of Supervisors this fall, said many stickers were placed on walls, underneath voting booths and other areas during the elections. The county experienced difficulty finding polling locations and the improper placement of stickers was a deterrent for places to host voting centers, Helm told the Register during the 2024 election. Students who reside in Dallas County can take part in the "I Voted" Sticker competition starting March 10. Submissions are due by April 7 and finalists will be selected April 11. There will be a public voting period from April 14 to May 11 with the winner announcement on May 12. Entries can but submitted electronically at the Dallas County website. Submissions can also be sent by mail to 210 N. 10th St., Adel, IA, 50003, or in person at the same address. Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@ or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Dallas County offers 'I Voted' stickers again. What do they look like?
