Central Committee Meeting
2019-02-26 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, February 26 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue) beginning at 7 p.m. Several of us will gather at 6 p.m. for dinner.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

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.

Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg
2019-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Pete Buttigieg brings his campaign for president to Grinnell’s Drake Library on Friday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Buttigieg is a two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana; an Afghanistan war veteran; a Rhodes Scholar; and the first LGBT candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. This is a great opportunity to meet one of the candidates vying to represent the Democrats in the 2020 election.

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The League of Women Voters will host a legislative forum with Representative Dave Maxwell and State Senator Tim Kapucian on Saturday, February 2 at 9 a.m. in Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue). This is a great opportunity to raise concerns you have about the Iowa budget or to ask for updates on promises Maxwell and Kapucian have made during elections.

January Central Committee Meeting CANCELLED
2019-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell IS CANCELLED due to weather. We will meet again on February 26.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 27 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue) beginning at 7 p.m. Several of us will gather at 6 p.m. for dinner.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Election Night Watch Party
2018-11-06 19:00 - 23:00 | IA
Join us at PowDems HQ, 928 Main St., Grinnell, to watch election returns and cheer on our candidates! Party starts at 7 pm, and may go late!

VOTING ON ELECTION DAY
2018-11-06 07:00 - 21:00 | IA
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.

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

Voter Outreach in Grinnell
2018-11-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-20 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States

Early Voting Station @ Drake Library
2018-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 | 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 for arranging this satellite voting opportunity. Early and absentee voting options help ensure that all voters have access to the ballot.

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.

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!

Early Voting Station at Seeland Park Retirement Center
2018-10-26 08:00 - 14:00 | Seeland Park Retirement Center, 2021 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
All registered voters in Poweshiek County may cast their ballots early for the general election at this voting station at the Seeland Park Retirement Center in Grinnell (2021 4th Avenue).
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 for arranging this satellite voting opportunity. Early and absentee voting options help ensure that all voters have access to the ballot.

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.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters (928 Main Street) beginning at 7 p.m. We will be making calls to Democratic Party voters and working on ways to help our candidates get elected!
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

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.

Early Voting Station at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
2018-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Grinnell Mutual (GMRC), 4215 Hwy 146 S, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
All registered voters in Poweshiek County may cast their ballots early for the general election at this voting station at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance (4215 Iowa Route 146).
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 for arranging this satellite voting opportunity. Early and absentee voting options help ensure that all voters have access to the ballot.

Early Voting Station at Grinnell College
2018-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
All registered voters in Poweshiek County may cast their ballots early for the general election at this voting station at Grinnell College’s Joe Rosenfeld Center.
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.

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!

Civility in an Age of Division?
2018-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
The League of Women Voters is hosting a forum on civil discourse on Tuesday, October 9 at the United Christian Church (4th and Broad Street) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. The forum will feature Rachel Bly, chair of the Poweshiek County Democrats, and Chris Varney, chair of the Poweshiek County Republicans. Come with your questions and ideas!

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!

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.

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!

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!

Voter Canvassing in Grinnell
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.
