Iowa gives you up to three hours of paid leave to vote if you do not have three consecutive non-working hours while the polls are open. You must apply in writing before election day, and the employer sets the timing.
Voting leave in Iowa
Time off required?
Yes
Paid?
Paid
How much time
Up to 3 hours
Advance notice
Written, before election day
Good to know
Most voting-leave laws only apply when your work schedule does not already leave you enough time to vote, often two or three consecutive non-working hours while the polls are open. Where leave is required, the employer can usually decide whether you take it at the start or end of your shift. Early voting and mail-in ballots can change what applies to you. This is general information, not legal advice.