What is Civic Mirror?

Civic Mirror is a civic technology platform designed to make government easier to understand, research and engage with. It brings together information about elected offices, public spending, legislation, judicial decisions and civic events into a single, searchable interface. The goal is to reduce fragmentation and help people see how public institutions function in practice, not just in theory.

What problem is Civic Mirror trying to solve?

Most public information already exists, but it is scattered across dozens of websites, written in technical language, and difficult to connect across roles, agencies and decision-making processes. Civic Mirror focuses on aggregation, context and clarity — helping users understand who is responsible for what, how decisions are made, and how those decisions connect over time.

Is Civic Mirror affiliated with a political party or campaign?

No. Civic Mirror is designed as a non-partisan platform. It does not endorse candidates, promote political parties, or tell users what positions to take. The platform is structured to present primary information and sourced material, allowing users to draw their own conclusions.

How does Civic Mirror maintain neutrality?

Neutrality is addressed structurally rather than rhetorically. The platform surfaces original sources wherever possible, clearly labels summarised content, and allows users to view information through different lenses — including progressive, conservative or just the facts. The intent is transparency about framing, not hidden editorial judgement.

What kind of information does the platform include?

Depending on availability, Civic Mirror can include: lists of elected offices at state, county and local level; role descriptions explaining what each office is responsible for; budget and spending information tied to specific offices; legislative bills with plain-language summaries; judicial rulings categorised by case type; public calendars, meetings and livestream links; and evidence panels linking officials to sourced articles, rulings or statements. All content is designed to be navigable without requiring specialist political knowledge.

How does Civic Mirror use AI?

AI is used primarily to process large volumes of public information and convert complex material — such as legislation or court rulings — into readable summaries. The underlying source material remains available, and summaries are intended as entry points, not replacements for original documents.

How can users engage with elected officials through Civic Mirror?

Where verified contact information exists, Civic Mirror allows users to send structured, one-click emails to elected officials about legislation, votes or public actions. The platform also supports pre-written question prompts to help users engage constructively, especially those new to civic participation.

Does Civic Mirror collect or sell user data?

Civic Mirror is designed to minimise data collection. User profiles exist to support engagement features, but the platform is not built around targeted advertising or data monetisation. Long-term sustainability is being approached cautiously, with an emphasis on trust and public value.

What makes Civic Mirror different from existing civic or transparency tools?

Many existing tools focus on a single dimension — voting records, legislation, budgets or elections. Civic Mirror's differentiator is connection: linking roles, decisions, money, events and outcomes so users can see how individual actions fit into a broader system. The emphasis is on continuity rather than snapshots.

Who is Civic Mirror for?

Civic Mirror is for anyone who wants a clearer, more connected understanding of how government works — whether they are voting, researching an issue, attending meetings, or simply trying to stay informed about the institutions that affect their daily lives. It is designed to be usable by people with no prior expertise, while still supporting deeper exploration for advanced users.

What is the long-term vision for Civic Mirror?

The long-term goal is to create durable civic infrastructure — what Pecenica describes as connective tissue between the public and their representatives. Rather than focusing on individual election cycles or controversies, Civic Mirror aims to support ongoing engagement, accountability and institutional memory over time.

What's next for the platform?

Planned enhancements include candidate profiles alongside existing officeholders, improved issue-based filtering (e.g. environment, education, infrastructure), deeper legislative tracking across committees and voting stages, and expanded coverage beyond Indiana. Development is iterative, with user feedback shaping priorities.

Story County

215 seats · 215 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Collins Township Trustee	() Steven Shipton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Steven C Shipton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Indian Creek Township Trustee	() Ryan Peters	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Douglas Doolittle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lucas Tjelmeland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Joseph Kooiker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bob Jamison	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Timothy Wayne Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Palestine Township Trustee To Fill A Vacancy	() Timothy Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sherman Township Trustee	() Michael Balmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Michael J Balmer	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (30: 30 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor, mayor	() John Haila	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() Gloria Betcher	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 2	() Timothy Gartin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 3	() Anita Rollins	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 4	() Rachel Junck	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, at-large 1	() Amber Corrieri	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, at-large 2	() Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ward 2 — City Council Member	() Tim Gartin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ames City Clerk	(N) Renee Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Mayor	(N) Bobby Chubbic	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Council Member	(N) Taylor Bassett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Council Member	(N) Chuck Hudson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Council Member	(N) Dave Knight	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Council Member	(N) Michael Macki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge Council Member	(N) Michelle Winscott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cambridge City Clerk	(N) Susan Roberts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Mayor	(N) Alex Rainey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Council Member	(N) Stephanie Coughenour	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Council Member	(N) Jerry Courter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Council Member	(N) Stacy Howell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Council Member	(N) Dawnell Kennedy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins Council Member	(N) Stephanie Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Collins City Clerk	(N) Katie Baldwin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Colo Mayor	(N) Jeff Brinkman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Zach Imler	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Avery King	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Martin Nicholas	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Kate Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Joshua Vaughn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Colo City Clerk	(N) Amy Kohlwes	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (34: 34 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Art Baumgartner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Allen Bierbaum	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Angie DeWaard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Aaron Rodriguez	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sabrina Shields-Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Tipton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kelly Winfrey	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ben Jensen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kirk Peterson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Amanda Philgreen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jean Saveraid	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tim VanLoo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Charles Bergmann	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jon Hand	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Katie Oswalt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Pasquariello	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Cortney Schrock	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Fuller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brad Kohlwes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Katy McKinney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joel Niemeyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Wyatt Perisho	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Anna Sheets	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Justin Walker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Josh Bennett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nathan Kerns	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Melissa Pearson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mindy Rash	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Andrew Ricklefs	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joe Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Marty Chitty	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Leanne Harter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Amici Hayek	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tom Maier	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Auditor	(D) Lucy Martin	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Recorder	() Stacie Herridge	Nov 3, 2026
+	Agricultural Extension Council	() Marisue Hartung	Nov 3, 2026
+	Agricultural Extension Council	() Abby Maxwell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	(D) Latifah Faisal	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() Tim Meals AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Lisa Heddens	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Linda Murken	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Jessica Reynolds	Nov 3, 2026
+	Story County	() Paul Fitzgerald	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (116: 116 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 1	() Thomas Straka	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Steven Andreasen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Charles Borth	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() James Daane	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Tod Deck	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Zachary Hindman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Shayne Mayer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Jeffrey Neary	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Carl Petersen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Roger Sailer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Andrew Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Robert Tiefenthaler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 3	() Patrick Tott	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Juvenile Judge — District 8	() William Owens	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Paul Ahlers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Gina Badding	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Tyler Buller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Mary Chicchelly	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Sharon Greer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Samuel Langholz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() John Sandy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Julie Schumacher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Mary Tabor	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Patrice Eichman	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Mark Hostager	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Brook Jacobsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Michelle Jungers	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Linnea Nicol	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Stephanie Rattenborg	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Robert Richter	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() Michelle Wagner	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 1	() William Wegman	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Kathryn Austin	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Elizabeth Batey	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Hans Becker	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Ashley Beisch	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Paul Crawford	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 2	() Bethany Currie	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Mark Cord	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Shawna Ditsworth	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Jennifer Finn	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() John Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Jessica Noll	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Stephanie Parry	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Kristal Phillips	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Daniel Vakulskas	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 3	() Melinda Wicks	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() Jennifer Bahr	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() Donna Bothwell	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() David Brooks	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() Richard Davidson	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() Craig Dreismeier	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 4	() Mark Eveloff	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Kimberly Ayotte	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Jordan Brackey	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Gregory Brandt	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Richard Clogg	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Virginia Cobb	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 5	() Susan Cox	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Joan Black	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Carrie Bryner	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Jason Burns	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Heidi Carmer	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Cynthia Finley	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Angeline Johnston	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Casey Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Russell Keast	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Deborah Minot	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Kristin Schneider	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Brandon Schrock	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 6	() Nicholas Scott	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 7	() Michael Motto	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 7	() Christine Ploof	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 7	() Kimberly Shepherd	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 7	() Gary Strausser	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 7	() Cheryl Traum	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Clinton Boddicker	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Michael Carpenter	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Crystal Cronk	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Emily Dean	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Dustin Hite	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Associate Judge — District 8	() Daniel Kitchen	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Monica Ackley	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Melissa Anderson-Seeber	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Thomas Bitter	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Joel Dalrymple	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Andrea Dryer	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Linda Fangman	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Alan Heavens	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Kellyann Lekar	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() David Odekirk	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Laura Parrish	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Michael Shubatt	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() David Staudt	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() Richard Stochl	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 1	() John Sullivan	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Joel Barrows	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Jeffrey Bert	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Meghan Corbin	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Mark Fowler	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Henry Latham	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Mark Lawson	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Jeffrey McDaniel	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Patrick McElyea	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Elizabeth O'Donnell	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Thomas Reidel	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Tamra Roberts	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 7	() Stuart Werling	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Judicial District 8	() Shawn Showers	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Susan Christensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Edward Mansfield	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() David May	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Matthew McDermott	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Christopher McDonald	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Dana Oxley	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Supreme Court Justice	() Thomas Waterman	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	IA Governor	(R) Kim Reynolds	Nov 3, 2026
	IA Attorney General	(R) Brenna Bird	Nov 3, 2026
+	IA Secretary of State	(R) Paul Pate	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa Senate District 23	(R) Jack Whitver AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa Senate District 24	(R) Jesse Green AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa Senate District 25	(D) Herman Quirmbach AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa House of Representatives District 45	(R) Dan Gehlbach AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa House of Representatives District 45	(R) Brian Lohse AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Iowa House of Representatives District 48	(R) Chad Behn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa House of Representatives District 49	(D) Beth Wessel-Kroeschell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Randy Feenstra AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa	(N) Rebecca Ebinger	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor	() Mark Tjelmeland	Nov 2, 2027

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