Central Committee Meeting Featuring Gubernatorial Candidate Andy McGuire
2018-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, January 23 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.
Andy McGuire, the former Iowa Democratic Party chair and a candidate for governor, will speak and take questions from voters at 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

George Ramsey at Drake Library
2018-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
George Ramsey, one of four Democratic Party candidate for Iowa’s Congressional District 1 currently held by Republican Rod Blum, will be at Drake Library’s Story Room in Grinnell (930 Park Street) on Thursday, January 25 at 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to speak directly with Ramsey about his campaign and vision for representing eastern Iowa in Congress.

Gubernatorial Candidate Fred Hubbell in Grinnell
2018-02-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats are hosting gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell this Thursday, February 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Tree Brewery in Grinnell (923 Main Street). More information on Hubbell’s campaign is available here. If you have questions or would like to help with this event, email the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com.

Forum with State Senator Tim Kapucian and State Representative Dave Maxwell
2018-02-03 09:00 - 10:00
This is your opportunity to present questions to State Senator Tim Kapucian and State Representative Dave Maxwell, the Republicans who represent Poweshiek County at the State Capitol.

OFF YEAR CAUCUS
2018-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold our caucus for 2018 on Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. (The four caucus locations for Poweshiek County are listed below).
This is an opportunity to learn about volunteer efforts to support Democrats in the 2018 election; learn more about Democratic Party candidates for governor, Congress and the State House; and nominate members of your community to represent you at the County Democratic Convention in March. All registered Democrats are welcome to participate and you can register as a Democrat at your caucus location.
CAUCUS LOCATIONS:
• Grinnell’s Ward 1 (Area north of 6th Avenue & east of Broad Street)
First Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Avenue, Grinnell
• All Other Grinnell Voters & Voters of Chester, Grant, Washington, Sugar Creek and Searsboro
Drake Public Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
• Montezuma, Jackson, Union, Pleasant, Scott, Guernsey, Deep River & Lincoln
Memorial Hall, 205 East Main Street, Montezuma
• Brooklyn, Holiday Lake, Malcom, Sheridan, Bear Creek, Warren, Madison and Jefferson
Brooklyn Public Library, 306 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
A map of Poweshiek County precincts is available here.

Grinnell-Newburg School Bond Election
2018-02-06 07:00 - 20:00
Residents of the Grinnell-Newburg School District will vote on a School Bond proposal on Tuesday, February 6. Information about the bond is available here.
Voting will take place on Tuesday, February 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge Building in Grinnell (720 3rd Avenue).

Congressional Candidate Thomas Heckroth in Grinnell
2018-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Thomas Heckroth, a candidate for Congress in Iowa’s First District, will be at the Drake Library on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to talk to Heckroth about his campaign and vision for representing eastern Iowa in Congress.

Congressional Candidate Courtney Rowe
2018-02-22 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Legislative forum with Sen. Kapucian & Rep. Maxwell
2018-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States

Fred Hubbell Grinnell Event CANCELED
2018-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Solera, 829 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell’s March 11 event in Grinnell has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

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.

Central Committee Meeting with Ross Wilburn and Deidre DeJear
2018-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 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, March 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.
Ross Wilburn, former mayor of Iowa City and a 2018 candidate for governor, and Deidre Dejear, a candidate for secretary of state, will be on hand to tell us about their campaigns.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Iowa Mental Health Legislation Forum
2018-04-04 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Grinnell League of Women Voters will host a forum on Iowa’s mental health care system this Wednesday (April 4) at 7 p.m. at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street). The forum will feature Tammy Nyden (a Grinnell College professor involved in statewide working groups on mental health care for children) and Jody Eaton (director of Central Iowa Community Services).

US Rep. John Delaney in Grinnell
2018-04-05 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Legislative Coffee with State Representatives
2018-04-07 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The Grinnell League of Women Voters will host a legislative coffee at Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue) on Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m. The forum will feature Jerry Foxhoven, director of Iowa’s Department of Human Services, who will answer questions on his department’s management of the foster care and Medicaid systems. State Senator Tim Kapucian and Representative Dave Maxwell plan to attend if the legislative schedule permits.

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.

PowDems Pasta Supper
2018-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
Come out and support the local Democratic Party! This year’s pasta supper will be Sunday, April 22 at 5 p.m. at Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue).
The event features keynote speaker Chris Hall, a Grinnell College graduate from 2006 who now represents Sioux City in the Iowa House. The speakers’ list includes gubernatorial candidates Nate Boulton and Andy McGuire; congressional candidates Abby Finkenuer, Thomas Heckroth, George Ramsey, and Courtney Rowe; Secretary of Agriculture candidate Tim Gannon, and candidates for office in Poweshiek County. Cost is $10 for general admission and $5 for Grinnell College students.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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, April 24 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.

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!

Cathy Glasson Fundraiser in Grinnell
2018-05-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Cathy Glasson will be holding a fundraiser in Grinnell at the Peace Tree Brewery (923 Main Street) on Wednesday, May 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a candidate about her vision for Iowa.
Suggested Tickets:
$20 Guest
$50 Friend
$100 Supporter
$150 Sponsor
RSVP: 310.625.4936 // agevov@cathyglasson.com

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.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Sauce’d Pizza, 106 N 4th St, Montezuma, Iowa, 50171, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at Sauce’d Pizza in Montezuma (106 N 4th St). Some Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the business meeting starting at 7 p.m. We will discuss the June primary, summer events, and canvassing strategies for the fall election. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend. We are excited to be back in Montezuma!

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!

Early Voting Opportunity in Grinnell
2018-06-02 09:00 - 12:00
All registered Democrats in Poweshiek County are eligible to vote early in the Iowa primary election. The county auditor will host an early voting opportunity at Grinnell’s Drake Library (925 Park Street) on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Iowa holds primary elections for the Democratic and Republican parties on Tuesday, June 5. More information about Poweshiek County’s polling locations for June 5 is available here.
Contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION
2018-06-05 07:00 - 21:00
On Tuesday, June 5, Democrats across Iowa are voting to select the party’s nominees for governor, Congress, secretary of state, Iowa House of Representatives, and local offices across the state. In Poweshiek County, polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the following locations. You can view a map of our county precincts here.

Bear Creek, Madison, Warren, Jefferson, Brooklyn, and Holiday Lake
Votes at Manatt Community Center, 105 Jackson Street, Brooklyn

Deep River, Lincoln, Guernsey
Votes at Deep River Community Center, 701 Main Street, Deep River

Malcolm & Sheridan
Votes @ Malcom Auditorium, 212 Main Street, Malcom

Chester, Grant, Washington, Sugar Creek and Searsboro
Votes @ 4H Building South End, 425 East Street S, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 1 (area north 0f 6th Avenue and east of Broad Street)
Votes @ Elks Lodge, West Side, 720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 2 (most of the area north of 6th Avenue and west of Broad Street)
Votes @ Elks Lodge, East Side, 720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 3 (area south of 6th Avenue and west of Broad Street)
Votes @ Drake Library Community Room, 930 Park Street, Grinnell

Grinnell Ward 4 (area south of 6th Avenue and east of Broad Street)
Votes @ 4H Building North End, 425 East Street S, Grinnell

Jackson, Union, Pleasant, and Scott
Votes @ Foster Center, 4896 Stagecoach Road, Montezuma

Montezuma
Votes @ Montezuma Public Library, 500 East Main Street, Montezuma

Contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | 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, June 26 at WEST SIDE DINER in Grinnell (229 6th Avenue W) 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.
