DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate released the following statement regarding an emerging situation in multiple Iowa counties:

My office is aware of reports that an individual or group is sending mass texts to Iowa residents impersonating local elected officials and candidates. These messages are not authentic and were not sent by the officials or candidates named.

The reported impersonated messages read:

DIXON, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 1PM, there will be a Zombie Archery program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and FREE Halloween-themed hands-on class.

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2025) — Nearly all media organizations refused to sign a censorship policy at the Pentagon that imposes greater control over credentialed reporters and the information that they publish.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that local elections matter, and it’s time to make a plan to participate in November’s City-School Election.

Iowans can begin casting ballots for the 2025 City-School Election on Wednesday, October 15.

This date marks the first day of Iowa’s absentee period and the first day Iowans can vote in person absentee at their local county election office.