The Denison Free Press

06/03/2026

How Crawford County voted for federal and state offices
With all 8 Crawford County precincts reporting
From the Iowa Secretary of State’s website

Republican Party Ballot
U.S. Senator
Ashley Hinson: 846
Jim Carlin: 475
Write-ins: 6

U.S. Rep. District 4
Chris McGowan: 1,170
Write-ins: 6

Governor
Zach Lahn: 624
Randy Feenstra: 364
Adam Steen: 345
Brad Sherman: 52
Eddie Andrews: 42
Write-ins: 3

Secretary of State
Paul D. Pate (incumbent): 1,204
Write-ins: 4

Auditor of State
Abigail Maas: 638
Chris Cournoyer: 538
Write-ins: 3

Treasurer of State
Roby Smith (incumbent): 1,130
Write-ins: 5

Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Naig (incumbent): 1,223
Write-ins: 6

Attorney General
Brenna Bird (incumbent): 1,197
Write-ins: 10

State Rep. District 12
Steven Holt (incumbent): 1,295
Write-ins: 17

Democratic Party Ballot
U.S. Senate
Josh Turek: 312
Zach Wahls: 71
Write-ins: 0

U.S. Rep. District 4
Dave Dawson: 140
Stephanie Steiner: 107
Ashley WolfTornabane: 103
Write-ins: 2

Governor
Rob Sand: 377
Write-ins: 0

Secretary of State
Ryan Peterman: 358
Write-ins: 0

Auditor of State
Taylor Wettach: 358
Write-ins: 0

Treasurer of State
John Norwood: 361
Write-ins: 0

Secretary of Agriculture
Chris Jones: 356
Write-ins: 3

Attorney General
Nate Willems: 355
Write-ins: 1

State Rep. District 12
Dustin Durbin: 295
Brady Meyer: 71
Write-ins: 0

06/03/2026

Unofficial primary election results
for Crawford County Offices
From Iowa Secretary of State’s website
With all 8 precincts reporting
Voter Turnout: 21.65%
Ballots Cast: 1,929
Registered Voters: 8,909

Republican ballot
County Supervisors Race
Vote for three seats
Kyle R. Schultz (incumbent): 1,003
Craig Dozark (incumbent): 844
Troy M. Kluender: 677
Brian J. Rank: 676
Jonathan Lapel: 428
Write-ins: 22

County Treasurer’s Race
Sheri Neddermeyer (incumbent): 995
DeAnn Reetz: 476
Write-ins: 4

County Recorder
Sara Meseck (incumbent): 1,322
Write-ins: 1

County Attorney
Write-ins: 48

Democratic Ballot
County Supervisor
Dave Muhlbauer (incumbent): 374
Write-ins: 21

County Treasurer
Write-ins: 51

County Recorder
Write-ins: 17

County Attorney
Colin Johnson (incumbent): 347
Write-ins: 3

06/02/2026

🗳️ 6:00 PM Election Day Update

We have just 2 hours remaining before the polls close at 8:00 PM!

As of 6:00 PM, Crawford County has reached a 23.6% voter turnout.

✅ Republican voters: 1,264
✅ Democratic voters: 299
✅ Total Election Day voters so far: 1,563

If you haven't voted yet, there's still time to make your voice heard. Polls are open until 8:00 PM. 🇺🇸

05/31/2026

Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy leaving the South Main Street crossing in Denison, Iowa, May 31, 2026.

05/31/2026

Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy arriving at the South Main Street crossing in Denison, Iowa, May 31, 2026.

05/31/2026

People waiting for the Union Pacific Big Boy to arrive in Denison, Iowa.

05/29/2026

Crawford County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Board Members
Craig Dozark, Chair | Kyle Schultz, Vice Chair | Ty Rosburg | Jean Heiden | Dave Muhlbauer
Time Item
9:00 a.m.
Call to Order by Chair
Opening Ceremony
Review Agenda
a. Conflicts of Interest
b. Approve the Agenda
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Report of Supervisors and their Standing Committees, followed by Special Committee Reports
Approval of Claims
Notification of Manure Management Plans
Personnel Changes
-Change of Wage – Josh Henderson, Employee III, Engineer’s Office

9:45 a.m.
Ben Schaben – County Engineer

Discuss/Take Action – Comp Time Payout.
Discuss/Take Action – Payment to Dow City Library.
Discuss/Take Action – Safety Meetings Attendance.
Discuss/Take Action – Safety and Security Council By-Laws.
Discuss/Take Action – NW Iowa Multicounty Regional Juvenile Detention Center 28E Agreement to Join & Become a Member.
Discuss/Take Action – Proposed Data Center Ordinance.
Citizen’s Input
Adjourn

UPCOMING MEETINGS TO WHICH THE SUPERVISORS MAY BE ATTENDING:

Public Hearing – Budget Amendment FY 2025/2026 June 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82264890377?pwd=plGXfHrxFWNkxMIHhPiUwg90CK4kAL.1
Passcode - 738081
Phone – 1 312 626 6799 – (meeting-822 6489 0377)

All those seeking to petition the Board will be granted "5 minutes" of time to state their petition. Petitioners will also be granted an additional
"2 minutes" of response time to each question asked by a member of the board.
Crawford County will not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Telco Triad Community Credit Union celebrated its relocation to Uptown Denison with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County at noon on Friday, May 29. Telco Triad has been in the Denison community for 18 years and was formerly located along 7th Street. It relocated to 1404 Broadway in the space formerly occupied by Cobalt Credit Union. Read more in next week's Denison Free Press.