Voter Canvassing in Grinnell
2018-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Ann Egley Iowa House Debate Prep
2018-09-26 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, prepare for a League of Women Voters debate. 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
2018-09-25 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, September 25 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.

Grinnell Homecoming Parade
2018-09-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will march in the Grinnell Homecoming Parade in support of our local candidates.
Lineup Begins: 4:30 p.m. at 4th Avenue & Park Street downtown. Parade begins at 5:30.
Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

Canvassing Voters in Grinnell
2018-09-16 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking with our core supporters this weekend. Help us go door-to-door to encourage people to vote, vote early, and vote absentee!

Canvasses meet at Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters
1109 West Street, Grinnell
Sunday, September 16: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.

We have excellent candidates in Iowa and Poweshiek County, but they will need OUR support to win! Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Sam Kovacs of the Iowa Democratic Party at 319-535-3813.

Canvassing Voters in Grinnell
2018-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | PowDems HQ, 928 Main Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will be talking with our core supporters this weekend. Help us go door-to-door to encourage people to vote, vote early, and vote absentee!

Canvasses meet at Poweshiek Democrats Headquarters
1109 West Street, Grinnell
Saturday, September 15: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 16: Shifts begin at noon and 3 p.m.

We have excellent candidates in Iowa and Poweshiek County, but they will need OUR support to win! Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com or Sam Kovacs of the Iowa Democratic Party at 319-535-3813.

Grinnell Newburg School Bond Vote
2018-09-11 07:00 - 20:00 | Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, 50112
Residents of the Grinnell-Newburg School District will vote on a school bond proposal on Tuesday, September 11 at the Elks Lodge in Grinnell (720 3rd Avenue).
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Poweshiek Democrats Picnic with Abby Finkenauer and Deidre DeJear
2018-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
After almost two years of patiently organizing for this moment, Democrats’ chance to bring about change at the ballot box is almost upon us. Come hear from the candidates who are ready to bring the “Blue Wave” to Iowa in 2018.
Speakers include:

Abby Finkenauer, candidate for Congress
Deidre DeJear, candidate for Secretary of State
Candidates for county office.

Event details:
Grilled food (including vegetarian options) will be available. Please bring a dessert or salad to share. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or picnic blankets.
$10 donation, $5 donation for students. Volunteer to help by e-mailing poweshiekdems@gmail.com.
See you there!

Central Committee Meeting
2018-08-28 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, August 28 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.

Event with Candidates in Brooklyn
2018-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Classic Deli Brooklyn IA
The Poweshiek Democrats are back in the eastern part of the county with a big event on Tuesday night! We have reserved the Classic Deli in downtown Brooklyn as we meet with our candidates for office in the 2018 election:
POWESHIEK DEMOCRATS MEET WITH THE CANDIDATES
Classic Deli
120 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
Tuesday, July 24
Dinner available starting at 5:45 p.m.
Program Begins at 7 p.m.

Scheduled to Appear
*Abby Finkenauer, Candidate for US Congress
*Rita Hart, Candidate for Iowa Lieutenant Governor
*Deidre DeJear, Candidate for Secretary of State
*Tim Gannon, Candidate for Secretary of Agriculture
*Rob Sand, Candidate for Iowa Auditor
*Ann Egley, Candidate for Iowa House
*Jason Roudabush & Lamoyne Gaard, Candidates for County Supervisor
*Dave VanCompernolle, Candidate for County Attorney
This is a great opportunity to meet with the Democrats we will be supporting this fall — invite your friends to join us!

A menu is listed under photos on Classic Deli’s Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheClassicDeliIceCreamShoppe/

Volunteers needed for the Ann Egley campaign
2018-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Volunteers requested to complete a project for the Ann Egley campaign.
When: Thursday, July 12th from 3PM to 4PM.
Location: Grinnell’s Drake Library in the Board Room
Contact person: John Clayton 641-260-7626

Fourth of July Parade in Grinnell
2018-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell, Exact Location TBA
The Poweshiek Democrats will be marching in Wednesday’s July 4 Parade in Grinnell! We will gather at the lineup near the intersection of High Street and Hamilton Avenue between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. 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

Campaign Phone Bank
2018-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us as we call Poweshiek County voters to encourage them to vote in the 2018 election!

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.

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.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION
2018-06-05 07:00 - 21:00 | IA
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.

Early Voting Opportunity in Grinnell
2018-06-02 09:00 - 12:00 | IA
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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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