Debate Watch Party
2019-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
2019-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Marianne Williamson — the author of seven New York Times bestsellers on spirituality and an advocate for addressing issues including income inequality and food insecurity — will be in Grinnell to talk about her campaign for the 2020 Democratic Party nomination. Williamson will meet with voters at Drake Library on Monday, June 10 at 4 p.m.

Central Committee Meeting
2019-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at Pagliai’s Pizza (816 5th Avenue) in Grinnell. Some of us Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

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.

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

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.

Central Committee Meeting
2019-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at Pagliai’s Pizza (816 5th Avenue) in Grinnell. Some of us Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Pasta Supper Fundraiser with IDP Chair Troy Price
2019-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will host their Spring Pasta Supper Fundraiser on Sunday, April 14 at 5 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Grinnell. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. Help raise money to support local Democratic Party candidates for office and to help us prepare for the 2020 Presidential Caucus.
The keynote speaker is Troy Price, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. Come with your questions about the proposed changes for the 2020 Presidential Caucus!

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | IA
The League of Women Voters will host a legislative forum with Representative Dave Maxwell and State Senator Tim Kapucian on Saturday, April 6 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.

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.

March Central Committee Meeting
2019-03-26 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, March 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.

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.

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-03-02 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, March 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.

Central Committee Meeting
2019-02-26 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, 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 | 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.
