Early voting @ Drake Library
2018-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2018-10-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-03 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.

Debate Prep with State House Candidate Ann Egley
2018-10-24 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 for Poweshiek County, prepare for a League of Women Voters debate.
Egley will hold a debate prep session on October 24 at 6 p.m. at Drake Library’s Community Room. 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.

Meet Fred Hubbell
2018-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell will be at the Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters at 928 Main Street in Grinnell on Saturday, October 27 at 9 a.m. Fred will talk about his campaign and launch our voter outreach efforts. See you there!

Forum with State House Candidates
2018-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Come for a discussion of the issues in the 2018 election, with Democratic Iowa State House candidate Ann Egley and her opponent, incumbent Republican House member Dave Maxwell. This discussion will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.

Voter Outreach in Grinnell
2018-11-04 12:00 - 17:00

VOTING ON ELECTION DAY
2018-11-06 07:00 - 21:00
Get out and vote for Democrats!
Your polling locations by precinct:

Grinnell Wards 1 & 2 (roughly the area of town north of 6th Avenue): Vote at Elks Lodge 720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell
Grinnell Ward 3 (roughly area south of 6th Avenue & west of Broad Street, but including Water Tower Place): Vote at Drake Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
Grinnell Ward 4 (roughly area south of 6th Avenue & east of Broad Street): Vote at 4-H Fairgrounds, 425 East Street, Grinnell
Chester, Grant, Washington, and Sugar Creek Townships: Vote at 4-H Fairgrounds, 425 East Street, Grinnell
Malcom & Sheridan: Vote at Malcom Auditorium, 212 Main Street, Malcom
Brooklyn, Bear Creek, Madison, Warren, and Jefferson Townships: Vote at Mannatt Community Center, 105 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
Jackson, Union, Pleasant, and Scott Townships: Vote at Foster Center, 4896 Stagecoach Road in Montezuma
Montezuma: Vote at Montezuma Public Library, 500 East Main Street
Deep River & Lincoln: Deep River Community Center, 701 Main Street, Deep River

Contact the Poweshiek County Auditor at (641) 623-5443 for more information.

Presidential Candidate John Delaney in Grinnell
2019-02-18 09:00 - 10:30 | West Side Diner, 226 6th Avenue W, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Former US Representative John Delaney of Maryland will talk about his campaign for president at Grinnell’s West Side Diner (229 6th Avenue West) on Monday, February 18 at 9 a.m. Delaney served three terms in Congress after two decades as an entrepreneur. The event is free and anyone interested in the 2020 Iowa Democratic Party caucus is welcome to attend.

Off Year Caucus
2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will hold their Off Year Caucus on Saturday, March 9 at the Malcom Auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to elect new local party leaders and plan for the 2019-2020 election cycle — including how we will staff the Iowa Democratic Party Presidential Caucus sites across Poweshiek County in February 2020. Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke in Grinnell
2019-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke will be speaking about his presidential campaign at Grinnell’s Drake Library on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Meet & Greet with Senator Amy Klobuchar
2019-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Amy Klobuchar, the senior US Senator from Minnesota, will speak with voters about her campaign for president at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. Klobuchar has been in the Senate since 2007 and serves on the Judiciary and Agriculture committees.

Meet and Greet with Presidential Candidate Julián Castro
2019-05-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Obama Administration, will speak with voters about his campaign for president at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m

Presidential Candidate Eric Swalwell Visit CANCELLED
2019-05-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Representative Eric Swalwell has to cancel his May 21 event in Grinnell — but for a pretty darn good reason.
The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing with former White House Counsel Don McGahn on May 21. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, Representative Swalwell will need to be in Washington DC if McGahn testifies.
The campaign apologized for any inconvenience and said it will reschedule an appearance with Representative Swalwell in Grinnell later this year.

US Senate Candidate Eddie Mauro @ Central Committee Meeting in Montezuma
2019-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Sauce’d Pizza, 106 N 4th St, Montezuma, Iowa, 50171, United States
US Senate candidate Eddie Mauro will speak with voters at our Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at Sauce’d Pizza in Montezuma. We will hold our monthly Central Committee meeting following Mr. Mauro’s remarks.
Some Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. with Mauro’s appearance scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party or Mr. Mauro’s Senate campaign is welcome to attend.

Debate Watch Party
2019-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek Democrats as we watch the first presidential debates of 2019!
On June 26 (Night #1 of the debates), we will meet at Hotel Grinnell (925 Park Street) starting around 7:30 p.m. The debate begins at 8 p.m. This is evening that includes candidates Cory Booker, Julián Castro, Bill de Blasio, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Jay Inslee, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Tim Ryan and Elizabeth Warren.

Debate Watch Party #2
2019-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek Democrats as we watch the first presidential debates of 2019!
On June 27 (Night #2 of the debates), we will meet at Peace Tree Brewery (923 Main Street) starting around 7:30 p.m. The debate begins at 8 p.m. This is the evening that includes candidates Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kirsten Gillibrand, John Hickenlooper, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Eric Swalwell, Marianne Williamson and Andrew Yang.

US Senate Candidate Kimberly Graham & Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak
2019-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Classic Deli Brooklyn IA
Kimberly Graham, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the US Senate, will speak with voters at the Classic Deli (120 Jackson Street) in Brooklyn on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
Joe Sestak, a retired admiral who served two terms in Congress, will also talk about his campaign for the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency.
The Poweshiek Democrats Central Committee meeting will follow Graham and Sestak’s remarks.
We will also meet for dinner starting at 6 p.m. All Democrats are welcome to attend.

Presidential Candidate John Hickenlooper
2019-07-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper will stop by Saint’s Rest Coffee shop (917 Broad Street) in Grinnell on Wednesday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. to talk with voters about his campaign for president. Hickenlooper will be on the debate stage in Detroit at the end of this month and this is your chance to ask him your questions first. Anyone interested in caucusing with Democrats in 2020 is welcome to attend.
https://www.mobilize.us/hickenlooperforiowa/event/103202/

Debate Watch Party
2019-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Come and watch the second round of Democratic debates with us!
Night one will feature:
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney
Author and speaker Marianne Williamson
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke

Debate Watch Party
2019-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Join us at the Periodic Table for some debate watching fun!
Candidates featured on the second night:
California Sen. Kamala Harris
Former vice president Joe Biden
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang
Former Housing and Urban Development secretary Julián Castro

August Central Committee Meeting
2019-08-27 19:00 | Pirates of Ponderosa, 199 Marina Drive, Montezuma, 50171, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold their August Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 27 at Pirates of Ponderosa (199 Marina Drive) in Montezuma. Some Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting to begin at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the local Democratic Party or in caucusing for Democrats in 2020 is welcome to attend.

Ice Cream Social
2019-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us in Central Park on Sunday, September 8 at 5 p.m.
* Register to vote & participate in 2020 presidential caucus
* Meet representatives from presidential campaigns
* Free will donations to the county party welcomed
Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com with any questions

Presidential Debate Watch Party
2019-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek Democrats and watch the September presidential debate! This debate features
Former Vice President Joe Biden
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.
Julián Castro, former housing secretary
Senator Kamala Harris of California
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
Former Representative Beto O’Rourke of Texas
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
Andrew Yang, Tech entrepreneur
