Congressional Candidate Courtney Rowe
2018-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | CA
Courtney Rowe, a Democratic Party candidate in Iowa’s First Congressional District, speaks with voters about her campaign at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to ask a candidate about the issues that matter most to you in this election.
Learn more about her campaign at http://www.courtneyroweforcongress.org/.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 27 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue) beginning at 7 p.m. Several of us with gather at 6 p.m. for dinner.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Gubernatorial Candidate John Norris Meets with Voters
2018-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
John Norris, former chief of staff to Tom Vilsack during his tenure as Iowa governor and Secretary of Agriculture, will talk about his campaign for governor with voters at Grinnell’s Peace Tree Brewery (923 Main Street) on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Poweshiek County Democratic Party Convention
2018-03-17 07:30 - 12:00 | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
The Poweshiek Democratic Party will hold its county convention on Saturday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Malcom City Auditorium (212 Main Street in Malcom).Doors open and registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
At the county convention, delegates who are elected at their precincts on February 5 will approve a county party platform and select delegates to represent Poweshiek County at the district and state conventions of the Democratic Party.
Contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

US Rep. John Delaney in Grinnell
2018-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
John Delaney, a Democratic congressman from Maryland who is running for president in 2020, will meet with voters at Grinnell’s West Side Diner (229 6th Ave.) on Thursday, April 5 at noon.

Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Livestream
2018-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
The League of Women Voters of Iowa will host a gubernatorial candidate forum on April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in Cedar Rapids. All six Democratic candidates (Nate Boulton, Cathy Glasson, Fred Hubbell, Andy McGuire, John Norris and Ross Wilburn) have confirmed they will attend.
Iowa League of Women Voters organizations will participate in this forum through ezTalks or Facebook meeting places. This will allow all Iowans an opportunity to ask questions and watch these forums. In Grinnell, the forum will be held at the Joe Rosenfield, Room 209 on the Grinnell College campus. No reservations are needed and the event is free and open to the public.
Questions for the candidates can be sent by April 20 to lwesspeters@gmail.com.

Fundraiser for Local Candidates
2018-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Solera, 829 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats are hosting a fundraiser for State House candidate Ann Egley and Poweshiek County Supervisor candidates Jason Roudabush and Lamoyne Gaard. This event will take place on Sunday, May 6 at Solera (829 Broad Street) in Grinnell from 1 to 3 p.m. with all proceeds to be split among the three candidates. There’s no specific required donation, but a $30 donation helps each candidate with $10. You can always give more! If you cannot attend on Sunday, you can still give to our Iowa House candidate Ann Egley ONLINE.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Gubernatorial Candidate Fred Hubbell in Grinnell
2018-05-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
Gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell will meet with Poweshiek County voters to talk about his campaign and vision for Iowa. This event will take place on Monday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at Grinnell College’s Joe Rosenfeld Room 2009 (1115 8th Avenue).
All are welcome to attend.

Early Voting Opportunity for Democratic Party Primary
2018-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
The Poweshiek County Auditor will host an early voting opportunity for the Democratic Party primary at Grinnell College’s Joe Rosenfeld Center (1115 8th Avenue in Grinnell) on Tuesday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All registered Democratic Party voters in Poweshiek County can cast their primary election vote at this location.
The Iowa Democratic Party Primary concludes with a full day of voting across the state on Tuesday, June 5.

Congressional Candidate Abby Finkenauer Meets Voters in Grinnell
2018-05-23 11:45 - 12:30 | 1404 Broad Street, 1404 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
State Representative Abby Finkenauer, one of four candidates running to be the Democrat representing Poweshiek County in Congress, will be meeting with voters in Grinnell on the morning of Wednesday, May 23. The event is hosted by Isabela Gallegos at 1404 Broad Street and will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hope you see you there!

Flag Day Parade in Brooklyn
2018-06-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Brooklyn, IA
Support our candidates at the Flag Day Parade this Saturday, June 9 in Brooklyn at 9:45 a.m.! Most of us will be marching, but there’s always room for people to ride in one of our pick-up floats.
This is a chance to get beyond the smaller groups of voters we already know and to show Democrats and independents in our communities that the Democratic Party wants their vote this year. We will be joined by Brooklyn’s own Jason Roudabush, one of the Poweshiek Democrats’ candidates for county supervisor, and Ann Egley, the Democratic Party nominee in the Iowa House District 76 race against Dave Maxwell. Let’s show these candidates that they have our support! Let us know at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

Campaign Phone Bank
2018-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us as we call Poweshiek County voters to encourage them to vote in the 2018 election!

Fourth of July Parade in Grinnell
2018-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell, Exact Location TBA
The Poweshiek Democrats will be marching in Wednesday’s July 4 Parade in Grinnell! We will gather at the lineup near the intersection of High Street and Hamilton Avenue between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. This is a chance to get beyond the smaller groups of voters we already know and to show Democrats and independents in our communities that the Democratic Party wants their vote this year

Volunteers needed for the Ann Egley campaign
2018-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Volunteers requested to complete a project for the Ann Egley campaign.
When: Thursday, July 12th from 3PM to 4PM.
Location: Grinnell’s Drake Library in the Board Room
Contact person: John Clayton 641-260-7626

Event with Candidates in Brooklyn
2018-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Classic Deli Brooklyn IA
The Poweshiek Democrats are back in the eastern part of the county with a big event on Tuesday night! We have reserved the Classic Deli in downtown Brooklyn as we meet with our candidates for office in the 2018 election:
POWESHIEK DEMOCRATS MEET WITH THE CANDIDATES
Classic Deli
120 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
Tuesday, July 24
Dinner available starting at 5:45 p.m.
Program Begins at 7 p.m.

Scheduled to Appear
*Abby Finkenauer, Candidate for US Congress
*Rita Hart, Candidate for Iowa Lieutenant Governor
*Deidre DeJear, Candidate for Secretary of State
*Tim Gannon, Candidate for Secretary of Agriculture
*Rob Sand, Candidate for Iowa Auditor
*Ann Egley, Candidate for Iowa House
*Jason Roudabush & Lamoyne Gaard, Candidates for County Supervisor
*Dave VanCompernolle, Candidate for County Attorney
This is a great opportunity to meet with the Democrats we will be supporting this fall — invite your friends to join us!

A menu is listed under photos on Classic Deli’s Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheClassicDeliIceCreamShoppe/

Poweshiek Democrats Picnic with Abby Finkenauer and Deidre DeJear
2018-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
After almost two years of patiently organizing for this moment, Democrats’ chance to bring about change at the ballot box is almost upon us. Come hear from the candidates who are ready to bring the “Blue Wave” to Iowa in 2018.
Speakers include:

Abby Finkenauer, candidate for Congress
Deidre DeJear, candidate for Secretary of State
Candidates for county office.

Event details:
Grilled food (including vegetarian options) will be available. Please bring a dessert or salad to share. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or picnic blankets.
$10 donation, $5 donation for students. Volunteer to help by e-mailing poweshiekdems@gmail.com.
See you there!

Canvassing Voters in Grinnell
2018-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking with our core supporters this weekend. Help us go door-to-door to encourage people to vote, vote early, and vote absentee!

Canvasses meet at Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters
1109 West Street, Grinnell
Saturday, September 15: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 16: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.

We have excellent candidates in Iowa and Poweshiek County, but they will need OUR support to win! Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Sam Kovacs of the Iowa Democratic Party at 319-535-3813.

Canvassing Voters in Grinnell
2018-09-16 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking with our core supporters this weekend. Help us go door-to-door to encourage people to vote, vote early, and vote absentee!

Canvasses meet at Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters
1109 West Street, Grinnell
Sunday, September 16: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.

We have excellent candidates in Iowa and Poweshiek County, but they will need OUR support to win! Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Sam Kovacs of the Iowa Democratic Party at 319-535-3813.

Grinnell Homecoming Parade
2018-09-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will march in the Grinnell Homecoming Parade in support of our local candidates.
Lineup Begins: 4:30 p.m. at 4th Avenue & Park Street downtown. Parade begins at 5:30.
Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

Ann Egley Iowa House Debate Prep
2018-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Come and help Ann Egley, the Democratic candidate for Iowa House, prepare for a League of Women Voters debate. Volunteers are needed to prepare and ask questions and serve in different campaign debate roles.
Contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com for more information.

Voter Canvassing in Grinnell
2018-09-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking to voters at their doors in Grinnell this weekend. We will meet at the new headquarters at 928 Main Street at the following times:
Saturday, Noon or 3 p.m.
Sunday, Noon or 3 p.m.
Our group will talk to voters about the November election and gather absentee ballot requests. Canvassing voters is one of the best ways to ensure the Democrats win in November, as voters who are contacted by someone in their community are significantly more likely to vote. If you can volunteer this weekend, contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Iowa Democratic Party Organizer Sam Kovacs 319-535-3813 to RSVP.

Lieutenant Governor Candidate Rita Hart in Montezuma
2018-10-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 105 N 4th Stree, Montezuma, IA, United States
Lieutenant Governor candidate Rita Hart will be at the Daily Grind Coffee Shop in downtown Montezuma (105 N 4th Street) on Monday, October 8 at 2:30 p.m. After meeting with Senator Hart, you can head directly to the county courthouse and vote early for the November election!
Sign up to join Senator Hart on Monday and cast your ballot for her, Fred Hubbell, and the rest of the great slate of Democrats running in Iowa!

Abby Finkenauer Fundraiser in Grinnell
2018-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Solera Wine Bar, 829 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Democratic Party congressional candidate Abby Finkenauer will be in Grinnell next week for a fundraising reception. The event will take place on Monday, October 8 at Solera Wine Bar (829 Broad Street) from 5 to 7 p.m. Grinnell is located in what some have called “the most flippable Congressional districts in the country,” so make you do what you can to help bring Abby to victory!

Early voting @ Drake Library
2018-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United States
All registered voters in Poweshiek County may cast their ballots early for the general election at this voting station in the Drake Library.
You may also register to vote at this station if you bring (1) A government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) (2) Proof of your residence in Poweshiek County (bank statement, utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
Thank you to the Poweshiek County Auditor’s Office or arranging this satellite voting opportunity. Early and absentee voting options help ensure that all voters have access to the ballot.

Deidre DeJear at Grinnell College on Tuesday
2018-10-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
The Grinnell College Democrats will host Democratic Secretary of State candidate (and voting rights defender) Deidre DeJear on Tuesday, October 9 at 4 p.m. at the Joe Rosenfield Center Room 209 (1115 8th Avenue in Grinnell). DeJear will talk about the importance of voting and the obstacles certain Iowans are facing in exercising their democratic right to vote. Members of the community are welcome!

Building the Blue Wave, with Senator Jeff Merkeley and Candidates Tim Gannon & Rob Sand
2018-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Come meet Tim Gannon, the Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture, and Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for State Auditor. We will also be joined by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, who has been one of the leading voices in Congress against the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and for the release of all government records regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Merkley’s Blue Wave Project supports candidates in down-ballot races to help build up the Democratic Party from the grassroots level.
We will host Tim, Rob and Jeff at the Poweshiek County Democratic Headquarters (928 Main Street in Grinnell) on Friday, October 12. Hors d’oeuvres available starting at 4 p.m. and candidates speak at 5 p.m. Rob and Tim are part of the ticket helping to build a long-term Democratic Party plan for Iowa starting in 2018. Come hear about their plan to help build the Blue Wave in Iowa!

Voter Outreach in Grinnell
2018-10-20 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking to voters at their doors in Grinnell this weekend. We will meet at the new headquarters at 928 Main Street at the following times:
Saturday, Noon or 3 p.m.
Sunday, Noon or 3 p.m.
Our group will talk to voters about the November election and gather absentee ballot requests. Canvassing voters is one of the best ways to ensure the Democrats win in November, as voters who are contacted by someone in their community are significantly more likely to vote. If you can volunteer this weekend, contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Iowa Democratic Party Organizer Jacob Gagnon 978-677-0511 to RSVP.

Midterm Momentum with Ann Egley
2018-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Come and enjoy an afternoon of grassroots activism, political conversations, and camaraderie with friends and neighbors.
Speakers include Ann Egley, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 76, and Ross Wilburn, former mayor of Iowa City.
We will be writing postcards for Ann to send to voters in the district
You can register to vote or fill out an absentee ballot request
Information on candidates will be available
Enjoy beverages, desserts, and satirical folk stylings of the Cedar River Whalers.
