Election Day Voting Locations
2024-11-05 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
Polls are open in Poweshiek County from 7 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, November 5.
A map of Poweshiek County’s precincts is HERE. You can also look up your polling place by entering your address HERE.
Iowa voters need either an Iowa driver’s license or documents listed on the Secretary of State website.
If you have any questions about voting or registering to vote, contact the Poweshiek County Auditor at 641-623-5443.

Poweshiek County Polling Places
Precinct 2 · BMWJ
Michael J. Manatt Community Center View Map and Driving Directions
105 Jackson St.
Brooklyn, IA 52211
Townships: Bear Creek, Jefferson, Madison, Warren
Includes: Cities of Brooklyn, Hartwick, and Victor (the portion in Poweshiek County)

Precict 3 · DRL
Deep River Community Center View Map and Driving Directions
701 Main St.
Deep River, IA 52222
Townships: Deep River, Lincoln
Includes: Cities of Deep River and Guernsey

Precinct 4 · MS
Malcom Auditorium View Map and Driving Directions
212 Main St.
Malcom, IA 50157
Townships: Malcom, Sheridan
Includes: City of Malcom

Precinct 5 · CGWS
Poweshiek County Fair 4-H Bldg., South End View Map and Driving Directions
425 East St. S
Grinnell, IA 50112
Townships: Chester, Grant, Sugar Creek, Washington
Includes: City of Searsboro

Precinct 6 · Grinnell – 1st Ward
Elks Lodge, West Side View Map and Driving Directions
720 3rd Ave.
Grinnell, IA 50112

Precinct 7 · Grinnell – 2nd Ward
Elks Lodge, East Side View Map and Driving Directions
720 3rd Ave.
Grinnell, IA 50112

Precinct 8 · Grinnell – 3rd Ward
Drake Library – Community Room View Map and Driving Directions
930 Park St.
Grinnell, IA 50112

Precinct 9 · Grinnell – 4th Ward
Poweshiek County Fair 4-H Building, North End View Map and Driving Directions
425 East St. S
Grinnell, IA 50112

Precinct 10 · JUPS
Poweshiek County Conservation Center View Map and Driving Directions
4896 Stagecoach Rd.
Montezuma, IA 50171
Townships: Jackson, Pleasant, Scott, Union
Includes: Barnes City (the portion in Poweshiek County)

Precinct 11 · Montezuma
Montezuma Public Library View Map and Driving Directions
500 E. Main St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
Includes: City of Montezuma

Early Voting @ Seeland Park
2024-10-23 09:00 - 15:00 | IA
All Poweshiek County voters can vote at the Seeland Park Community Center (2021 Fourth Street) in Grinnell on Wednesday, October 23 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you have questions about voting or registering to vote, contact the Poweshiek County Auditor at 641-623-5443.

Early voting helps candidates you support know they have your vote!

Early Voting at Drake Library
2024-10-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
All Poweshiek County voters can vote at the Drake Library (930 Park Street) in Grinnell on Monday, October 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you have questions about voting or registering to vote, contact the Poweshiek County Auditor at 641-623-5443.

Early voting helps candidates you support know they have your vote!

Early Voting at Grinnell College
2024-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
All Poweshiek County voters can vote at the Grinnell College Joe Rosenfield Center (1115 8th Avenue) on Thursday, October 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you have questions about voting or registering to vote, contact the Poweshiek County Auditor at 641-623-5443.

Early voting helps candidates you support know they have your vote!

Get Out the Vote Party
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
To celebrate the start of early voting, we will have a launch party (with treats!) at Saints Rest Coffee Wednesday, October 16 at 7 pm. Come hear from Iowa House candidate Tommy Hexter and County Supervisor Diana Dawley and let them know they have your support! We will also be there to answer any questions people have about registering to vote or early voting.

Grinnell Office Opening
2024-07-27 13:00 - 15:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us for the opening our Grinnell office (827 4th Avenue) this Saturday, July 27 at 1 pm.
This opening is happening 100 days before the election. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get involved in this campaign, now is your chance!
We will hear from our local candidates and then partner up and visit key Democratic supporters in Grinnell. These will be easy conversations with people we want to talk to well in advance of the election.
At our county party meeting last night, Iowa House candidate Tommy Hexter told us, “Door knocking is the best thing you can do to help a candidate.” We hope you will join him for our canvass as we open our office on Saturday!
For planning purposes, we’d love if you would RSVP here. We want to make sure we are ready for you 😉

July Monthly Meeting
2024-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our Central Committee meets on Tuesday, July 23 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm, with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats is welcome to attend.

Heart of Iowa Democrats Panel
2024-06-05 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Heart of Iowa Democrats will discuss Republican-backed school vouchers, funding decisions, and their impact on students and communities across our state. Guests are Thom Hartmann, a national radio host who has been following the national Republican move to privatize education and downgrade public schools, and Rob Sand, who has spoken out on the need for more accountability and oversight of spending in the Iowa education voucher program.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 8-9 pm (Note that start time is an hour later than usual)
What: Republican Education Policies Are Killing Public Schools
Where: On Zoom
Register at: heartofiowadems.com/register

Primary Election
2024-06-04 07:00 - 20:00 | IA
Poweshiek County residents can vote in primary elections at the locations listed below. A map of Poweshiek County precinct boundaries is here.

All polling places are open on Election Day from 7 am to 8 pm.

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

Bear Creek, Madison, Warren, and Jackson Precinct
(Including Brooklyn & Holiday Lake)
Michael J. Manatt Community Center
105 Jackson St, Brooklyn

Deep River/Lincoln Precinct
Deep River Community Center
701 Main Street, Deep River

Malcom/Sheridan Precinct
Malcom Auditorium
212 Main Street, Malcom

Chester, Grant, Washington and Sugar Creek Townships
County Fairgrounds
425 East St S, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 1 / Northeast Grinnell
Elks Lodge
720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 2 / Northwest Grinnell
Elks Lodge
720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 3 / Southwest Grinnell
Drake Library
930 Park Street, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 4 / Southeast Grinnell
County Fairgrounds
425 East St S, Grinnell

Jasper, Union, Pleasant, and Scott Townships
Foster Center
4896 Stagecoach Road, Montezuma

Montezuma
Montezuma Public Library
500 E Main St, Montezuma

Community Cleanup
2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Highway 6
Community Cleanup on Sunday
Our party will hold its “Adopt A Highway” cleanup this Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 4 pm (weather permitting).
We will meet with bags and gloves at the parking area HERE on the north side of Route 6 just past the 63 South turnoff.
Tommy Hexter’s Iowa House campaign team will be joining us for the cleanup and then plans to knock doors in Grinnell to talk to Democratic voters before Tuesday’s primary. If you are interested in joining them, you can either join us for the highway cleanup or meet at Central Park in Grinnell at 4 pm. They plan to knock doors rain or shine.

Monthly Meeting for May
2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
The Central Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm with the business meeting to start at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Meet the Candidates
2024-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Come hear from Iowa House candidates Tommy Hexter and Jennifer Wrage and County Supervisor Diana Dawley as they discuss their plans for the 2024 election in Poweshiek County. This event will be at the Drake Library Community Room (930 Park Street) in Grinnell on Sunday, May 19 at 3 pm. Candidates will speak, take questions, and refreshments will be served.
Admission is free and donations to the county party are welcome. See you there!

Early Voting for Primary Election
2024-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Auditor will have an early voting satellite location for the 2024 primary election at Drake Library (930 Park Street) in Grinnell on Wednesday, May 15 from 9 am to 3 pm. All Poweshiek County voters can vote at this location.
Iowa’s 2024 primary election date is Tuesday, June 3.

Monthly Meeting for April
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Central Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 23 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm with the business meeting to start at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Tommy Hexter Campaign Launch
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Tommy Hexter is hosting a campaign launch event Thursday, April 11 at 7 pm at Saint’s Rest Coffee (917 Broad Street) in Grinnell. He will present his plans for Poweshiek County, the state of Iowa, and this upcoming State House election. If you can’t make it on Thursday night but want to support Tommy’s campaign, you can donate here.

Monthly Meeting for March
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Central Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 26 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm with the business meeting to start at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

League of Women Voters Legislative Forum
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
It is almost time for the League of Women Voters March Legislative Coffee. It will be held on March 9 at 10 am at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell. Unfortunately, Representative Dean Fisher has declined our offer to participate, and Senator Annette Sweeney will not be able to attend this month due to a prior engagement.
Due to these circumstances, we will be viewing and then practicing how to follow bills on the legislative website using the video “Navigating the Iowa State Legislative Website” produced by the Johnson County League of Women Voters. We will also discuss bills currently in play at the legislature and how to contact legislators regarding the bills important to you. We invite everyone to bring their own laptop if they would like to participate “hands on” during this Coffee.

Melissa Vine for Congress Event
2024-03-01 20:00 - 21:30 | El Cascabel Restaurant, 1014 3rd Ave., Grinnell, IA, United States
Melissa Vine, the former owner of Sunshine Bakery in Grinnell, is running for the Des Moines-based seat for US House (a district that does not include Poweshiek County). She will be hosting an event for supporters on Friday, March 1 at 8 pm at the El Cascabel Restaurant (1014 3rd Ave.) in Grinnell.

Monthly Meeting for January
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will hold our monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 23 at Hotel Grinnell (925 Park Street). Some of us will meet for dinner and drinks at 6 pm with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Caucus Meetings
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
It’s caucus time!

Like Democrats across Iowa, we will hold our caucus meetings on Monday, January 15 at 7 pm. Here are the three locations of our meetings:

First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue, Grinnell)
All Democrats from Grinnell & the CGWS Townships
Montezuma Public Library (500 East Main Street, Montezuma)
All Democrats from Montezuma & the JUPS Townships
Brooklyn Public Library (306 Jackson Street, Brooklyn)
All Democrats from Brooklyn, Malcom, Deep River, and the BCWMJ townships
Caucus meetings are where we take care of three important items of party business:
(a) Electing new representatives for the local party’s Central Committee;
(b) Accepting proposals for our local party’s platform and
(c) Selecting delegates for the annual county party convention
Anyone who is a member of the Democratic Party is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Iowa Democrats no longer vote for presidential candidates at the caucus meeting. All Iowa Democrats will cast their vote for the 2024 presidential nominee by mail with a “Presidential Preference Card” issued by the Iowa Democratic Party. The options on the card will be Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, Marianne Williamson, and “Uncommitted.”
You can request your card from the Iowa Democratic Party HERE.

Early Voting at Drake Library
2023-10-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Poweshiek County residents can cast their ballot for the November 7 election early on Friday, October 27 at Drake Library (930 Park Street) from 9 am to 3 pm.

Monthly Meeting for October
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
The Poweshiek Democrats will hold our monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 24 at West Side Diner (229 6th Avenue W) in Grinnell. Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Grinnell-Newburg School Board Candidate Forum
2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
Candidates for the Grinnell-Newburg School Board will be participating in a public forum sponsored by the Grinnell League of Women Voters and Grinnell Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 23 at 7 pm. It will be a hybrid forum both in person at Drake Community Library and over Zoom.
The candidates for the At Large seat are Chris Grundler and Joshua Yeager. Jessica Anderson is running for the Ward 4 seat. The seat for Ward 3 will depend on a write-in candidate.
Each of the candidates will have an opportunity to present opening statements and will then answer questions. As in the past few years we ask that questions be submitted at least 48 hours before the forum at grinnelllwv@gmail.com.
To register to attend the forum on Zoom, click HERE If you registered for the City Offices forum, this is the same link and you do not need to re-register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.

Grinnell City Candidate Forum
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Candidates for Grinnell City offices will be participating in a public forum sponsored by the Grinnell League of Women Voters (LWV) and Grinnell Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 pm. It will be a hybrid forum both in-person at Drake Community Library and over Zoom.
The candidates for mayor are Dan Agnew, Gary Glandon, and Kamal Hammouda. Byron Hueftle-Worley is running for the Council At Large seat. Jo Wray is running for the Ward 2 seat. Matt Karjalahti and Robert Corry Jr. are running for one available seat in Ward 4.
Each of the candidates will have an opportunity to present opening statements and will then answer questions. As in the past, the League asks that questions be submitted at least 48 hours before the forum at grinnelllwv@gmail.com.
To register to attend this forum on Zoom, click HERE. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.

Annual Precinct Caucus Meetings
2022-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
Annual Precinct Caucus Meetings
Monday, February 7 @ 7 p.m.

* All Democrats are Welcome to Attend *

* Elect Local Party Representatives for Your Precinct *

* Share Your Ideas for 2022 *

Four locations:

1. Montezuma Elementary School Library (504 N. 4th Street, Montezuma)
Democrats from Montezuma and the Jackson, Union, Pleasant, and Scott Townships

2. BGM Elementary School Library (1090 Jackson Street, Brooklyn)
Democrats from Brooklyn, Guernsey, Malcom, Hartwick, Victor and Deep River
And Democrats from the Bear Creek, Madison, Warren, and Jefferson Townships

3. Drake Library (930 Park Street, Grinnell)
Democrats from Grinnell’s First Ward (North of 6th Avenue & east of Main Street)

4. Bailey Park Elementary School (210 8th Avenue, Grinnell)
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW LOCATION — IT HAS CHANGED SINCE JANUARY 1
Democrats from Grinnell’s Wards 2, 3 & 4
And Democrats from the Chester, Grant, Washington, and Sugar Creek Townships

poweshiekdems@gmail.com

Forum with State Representative Dave Maxwell
2022-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | IA
The Grinnell League of Women Voters will host Poweshiek County’s State Rep. Dave Maxwell (R-Gibson) for a forum with constituents on Zoom on Saturday, February 5 at 9 a.m. Sign up HERE.
The League encourages you to submit questions for Rep. Maxwell to GrinnellLWV@gmail.com by Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Questions will not be shared with anyone before the event.

Sarah Smith Campaign Launch Postponed
2021-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Due to wind and thunderstorm advisories in central Iowa, Sarah Smith’s campaign launch event scheduled for December 15 in Grinnell will be postponed. We will contact you when it is rescheduled.

November Meeting
2021-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for November will be on Tuesday, November 23 at Drake Library (930 Park Street) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Adopt a Highway Route 6 Cleanup
2021-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | IA
We will be cleaning Route 6 east between the 63 North and 63 South exits on Sunday, November 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

City & School Board Elections
2021-11-02 07:00 - 20:00 | IA
Poweshiek County residents can vote in City Council and School Board elections at the locations listed below. A map of Poweshiek County precinct boundaries is here.

All polling places are open on Election Day from 7 am to 8 pm.

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

Bear Creek, Madison, Warren, and Jackson Precinct
(Including Brooklyn & Holiday Lake)
Michael J. Manatt Community Center
105 Jackson St, Brooklyn

Deep River/Lincoln Precinct
Deep River Community Center
701 Main Street, Deep River

Malcom/Sheridan Precinct
Malcom Auditorium
212 Main Street, Malcom

Chester, Grant, Washington and Sugar Creek Townships
County Fairgrounds
425 East St S, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 1 / Northeast Grinnell
Elks Lodge
720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 2 / Northwest Grinnell
Elks Lodge
720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 3 / Southwest Grinnell
Drake Library
930 Park Street, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 4 / Southeast Grinnell
County Fairgrounds
425 East St S, Grinnell

Jasper, Union, Pleasant, and Scott Townships
Foster Center
4896 Stagecoach Road, Montezuma

Montezuma
Montezuma Public Library
500 E Main St, Montezuma
