Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
Vol. 6, No. 14
PCMExplorer Local People. Local Stories.
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Jasper County EMA launches new smartphone app Emergency notifications and other info can be accessed on Jasper Ready By Christopher Braunschweig PCM Explorer Want to know what to expect from the latest severe weather event in Jasper County? Well, now, there’s an app for that. Jasper County Emergency Management Agency has announced the release of a new, custom smartphone application. According to the press release, the Jasper Ready app will serve as an innovative way for Jasper County EMA to connect with residents and visitors by providing information quickly and efficiently. Developed by myEMAapp.com, a brand of OCV, LLC, which is a company that specializes in mobile app development for emergency management agencies and public safety organizations across the United States, the Jasper Ready app provides quick access to items of public interest. In addition to providing the most up-to-date emergency alerts, the app is loaded with preparedness materials for all types of emergency situations, from floods and home fires to chemical emergencies and even nuclear explosions. There is also a county directory and a link to make an anonymous report of a school threat. Users can also report storm damage NOTIFICATIONS | 3
Bohannan campaign wants recount, Miller-Meeks campaign cries ‘election deniers’
All 20 counties, including Jasper County, would have to recount IA-01 race, which looks to be decided by 802 votes By Christopher Braunschweig PCM Explorer
Jasper Ready The Jasper Ready app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. The application provides emergency alerts to users and allows them to make their own preparedness plan. There is also an abundance of resources available in the app.
The Democratic challenger for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat is calling for a recount in all 20 counties, including Jasper County. Christina Bohannan’s campaign announced on Nov. 14 their intentions to issue a full recount of the congressional district race. The results collected by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office currently shows U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican incumbent, leading by just 802 votes. In a statement released by Bohannan’s campaign manager, Jindalae Suh, the race was described as “razor-thin.” This is not the first time this congressional district was decided by such close margins. In 2020, the race between Miller-Meeks and Democrat Rita Hart went in the Republican’s favor by six votes.
“Over the past week, Iowa election officials have worked tirelessly to count and record hundreds of thousands of ballots in Iowa’s 1st congressional district race, resulting in a razor-thin margin,” Suh said. “As Rep. Miller-Meeks has acknowledged, a recount is to be expected in this very close race. “To be absolutely certain that every voter is heard, the Bohannan campaign will request a recount in all 20 counties across the district, as permitted by Iowa law. We have full trust in this process and will accept the results regardless of the outcome. “All Iowans should feel confident that at the conclusion of this transparent, precinct-level recount process, every lawful vote will be counted and reported accurately.” In response, the Miller-Meeks RECOUNT | 3
MORE VOTERS ARE VOTING
Jasper County Auditor’s Office reports a 75% voter turnout, more people are registering to vote more than ever By Christopher Braunschweig PCM Explorer More than 20,000 Jasper County voters participated in the 2024 general election, resulting in a 75.27 percent voter turnout. According to data from the Jasper County Auditor’s Office, this most recent election actually drew the most voters, by number, than the
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past presidential elections in 2020 and 2016. In total, 20,305 out of 26,975 registered voters in Jasper County cast their ballots in the 2024 election. In 2020, 20,289 out of 25,656 registered voters participated in the election, a turnout of 79.07 percent; in 2016, 19,221 out of 24,601
Christopher Braunschweig/ PCM Explorer Voters fill out their ballots during Election Day on Nov. 5 inside a precinct at the American Legion Post 111 in Newton. The Jasper County Auditor’s Office reported a 75 percent voter turnout this year.
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