Monthly Meeting for March
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Grinnell-Newburg School Board Election Forum
2021-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The League of Women Voters will host its forum with Grinnell-Newburg School Board candidates on Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
This year’s seven candidates for four School Board seats are

Meg Jones Bair, running for re-election
Roger Belcher, running for a first-term
Barbara Brown, running for re-election
Tyler Harter, running for a first term
Helen Redmond, running for re-election
Chris Starrett, running for a first term

Laurel Tuggle Lacina, running for re-election

Register for the forum here and submit your questions for candidates by emailing the Grinnell League of Women Voters at grinnelllwv@gmail.com. Questions will not be shared with candidates in advance.

October Meeting
2021-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for October will be on Tuesday, October 26 at Central Park Shelter (811 Park Street) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Early Voting at Drake Library
2021-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Auditor will host an early voting session for the 2021 city and school board elections at Drake Library (930 Park Street) in Grinnell on Tuesday, October 26 from 9 am to 3 pm.

Grinnell City Council Election Forum
2021-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The League of Women Voters will host its forum with Grinnell City Council candidates on Wednesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
This year’s candidates are

Dan Agnew, running for re-election as mayor
Kamal Hammouda, running for mayor
Julie Davis, running unopposed for re-election for Northeast Grinnell”s Ward 1
Rachel Bly, running unopposed for re-election for Southwest Grinnell’s Ward 3
Jim White, running unopposed for re-election for Grinnell’s At-large District

Register for the forum here and submit your questions for candidates by emailing the Grinnell League of Women Voters at grinnelllwv@gmail.com.

September Meeting
2021-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for September will be on Tuesday, September 28 at Merrill Park East Shelter (11th & Park Streets) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

August Meeting
2021-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for August will be on Tuesday, August 24 at Merrill Park WEST SHELTER (11th & Main Streets) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

July Meeting
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for June will be on Tuesday, July 27 at Merrill Park East Shelter (11th & Park Streets) in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Heart of Iowa Democrats with Rob Sand -- NEW TIME
2021-07-14 20:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Poweshiek County Democrats will join the Heart of Iowa Democrats to host State Auditor Rob Sand via Zoom on Wednesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. He will discuss his work protecting Iowa’s taxpayers and answer your questions. RSVP here and we will send you the Zoom link before July 14.

June Meeting
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for June will be on Tuesday, June 22 at Merrill Park East Shelter in Grinnell at 7 p.m. Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend.

Flag Day Parade in Brooklyn
2021-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn, IA
Iowa House candidate Sarah Smith (D-Grinnell) and County Supervisor Jason Roudabush (D-Brooklyn) will be at the Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com to let us know you want to join us.

Heart of Iowa Event with Deidre DeJear
2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Heart of Iowa Democrats will host Deidre DeJear, the Democrats’ 2018 nominee for Secretary of State, for a discussion on voting rights and redistricting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. RSVP here and we will send you the Zoom link before June 2.

Monthly Meeting for May
2021-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for May will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend — e-mail us and we will send you the Zoom link.

Heart of Iowa Democrats Conversation with State Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn
2021-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn will speak to the Heart of Iowa Democrats via Zoom on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. This is an opportunity to have your questions about the direction of the Iowa Democratic Party answered by the person leading the party through the 2022 elections.
You can register for the event (and submit your questions) here and we will send you the Zoom link before May 5.

Central Committee Meeting
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Poweshiek County Democrats’ monthly meeting for April will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Anyone who supports Democratic Party candidates in Poweshiek County is welcome to attend — e-mail us and we will send you the Zoom link.

Heart of Iowa Democrats Event With JD Scholten & Glenn Hurst
2021-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Poweshiek Democrats’ Heart of Iowa Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. with an event dedicated to organizing in rural Iowa.
The guests will be JD Scholten, former congressional candidate for Iowa’s very rural (and very Republican) Fourth District, and Glenn Hurst, the chair of the Iowa Democratic Party’s rural caucus. We are excited to hear from JD and Glenn about what they learned in the last election cycle and what strategies they encourage candidates to pursue in 2022.
Register for the event here and we will send you the Zoom link before April 7.
