SMS Opt-In Preview
Reference preview of the in-account consent flow · Last updated: April 17, 2026
Enter your mobile number
Get severe weather warnings, school closures, and your daily civic digest by text.
We’ll send a 6-digit verification code to this number. Standard message and data rates may apply.
By continuing, you agree to receive a one-time verification SMS from Every Iowan. You will not be enrolled in ongoing alerts until you complete steps 2 through 4. See our SMS Terms and Privacy Policy.
Enter the 6-digit code
We sent a code to (515) 555-0123. It expires in 5 minutes.
Choose your alerts
Pick which messages you want. You can change these any time from your digest settings.
Tornado warnings, severe storms, flash floods, extreme heat, wind chill warnings. Sourced from the National Weather Service.
For Waukee Community School District. Sent as soon as the district announces.
One text each morning with your town’s weather, school, and community summary.
Only urgent safety alerts bypass quiet hours.
Confirm your consent
What you’ll receive
- Urgent NWS safety alerts for Polk County.
- School closures and early dismissals for Waukee CSD.
- Account messages like one-time verification codes when you request them.
- Frequency varies. A few messages per month during calm weather; more during severe weather events.
You can stop any time. Reply STOP to cancel. Reply HELP for help. Message and data rates may apply.
Button activates only after the checkbox above is selected.
You’re enrolled
SMS alerts enabled for (515) 555-0123.
You’ll get urgent safety alerts for Polk County and school closures for Waukee CSD. Your next digest is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00 AM. You can change or stop anytime from your digest settings or by replying STOP.
A single confirmation SMS is sent at this step: “Every Iowan: You are enrolled in civic alerts for Polk County & Waukee CSD. Msg freq varies. Msg&data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel.”
Reference documents:
- SMS Terms & Consent — full program description, STOP/HELP behavior, rates, frequency.
- Privacy Policy — how we handle your phone number and other data.
- Terms of Service — overall service agreement.
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