BBQ Fundraiser
2012-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
BARBECUE FUNDRAISER SUPPER

For

Tom Kriegel
Candidate for Poweshiek County Sheriff

And

Lamoyne Gaard
Candidate for County Supervisor

Sunday October 21, 2012
5 to 7PM
Malcom City Auditorium

Admission by Donation

Menu
Assorted barbecued meats, salad, chips, cookies, lemonade and coffee

Music provided by: “Too Many Strings”

Can’t attend but want to donate?? Please send checks written to your specific candidate to Virginia Davis, PO Box 219, Malcom, Iowa, 50157

Sponsored by Poweshiek County Democratic Central Committee
More information: Virginia Davis 641-528-2506

Satellite Vote (Early Voting)
2012-10-19 12:05 - 18:00 | Grinnell Hy-Vee, 320 West St. S, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Hy-Vee (Grinnell)
320 West St. S
Grinnell, IA

Satellite Vote (Early Voting)
2012-10-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Rosenfield Center (Grinnell College), 1115 8th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Rosenfield Center (Grinnell College)
1115 8th Ave.
Grinnell, IA

Satellite Vote (Early Voting)
2012-10-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Harris Center (Grinnell College), 1114 10th Ave., Grinnell, IA, IA, 50112, United States
Harris Center (Grinnell College)
1114 10th Ave.
Grinnell, IA

Forum for State & County Candidates
2012-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The League of Women Voters, Grinnell, IA, are sponsoring a Forum for State and County Candidates to help voters make educated decisions on Election Day, November 6, 2012.
The Formum will be held at:
Drake Community Library
930 Park Street
Grinnell, IA
October 8, 2012
7 PM
Meet the candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties running for the following offices: Iowa House of Representatives–District 76; Iowa Senate–District 38; Poweshiek County Supervisor; and Poweshiek County Sheriff. All voters in Poweshiek County are encouraged to participate!

Presidential Debates
2012-10-03 20:00 - 22:00
The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney takes place Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 8 pm, on most tv networks, as well as many cable news stations.

1st District Central Committee Meeting
2012-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Democratic Party Headquarters, Waterloo, IA, United States
1st District Central Committee Meeting will be held at the Democratic Party Headquarters in Waterloo, IA, on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 1 pm.

Satellite Voting--Drake Library
2012-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
All Poweshiek County registered voters may capitalize on the beautiful weather this year and VOTE EARLY. The first Satellite Vote will take place at Drake Library, Grinnell, IA, September 27, 2012, from 9 am to 3 pm. VOTE EARLY–GET RID OF ANNOYING PHONE CALLS!

Absentee Ballots
2012-09-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Absentee Ballots Go Out, Montezuma, IA, 50171, United States
Thursday, September 27, 2012–Poweshiek County Auditor’s office will begin mailing Absentee Ballots. Those voters who requested a Ballot should start receiving them the first week of October. Please complete the ballots and return them as soon as possible! By doing so, voters will stop receiving those annoying phone calls!

Central Committee meeting
2012-09-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2012-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2012-06-26 18:00 - 20:00

Fundraiser for Rachel Bly
2012-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Fundraiser for Rachel Bly, 1410 Elm St., Grinnell, IA, United States
The Wright Women (Oliva, Pam and Kerry) are hosting a fundraiser for Rachel Bly, Democratic Candidate for IA House, District 76. The event will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at the Wright home (1410 Elm Street, Grinnell, IA) from 5 – 7 pm.

Canvassing Push for Rachel and Shelley
2012-09-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Canvassing for Rachel & Shelley, 815 4th Ave., Grinnell, IA, United States
Rachel Bly and Shelley Parbs want to invite you to join them for a Canvassing Push in Grinnell! They have already knocked on 2700 doors and now want to finish in Grinnell next weekend. Please meet at:
815 4th Ave.
Grinnell, IA
Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 11:00 a.m.
Put on your comfortable shoes, flash your smile and help get our ladies elected to the Iowa legislature!

Democratic National Convention
2012-09-03 - 2012-09-06 | Democratic National Convention, 400 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

President Obama To Visit Living History Farms
2012-09-01 10:30 - 14:30 | President Obama Visit, 2600 111th St., Urbandale, IA, United States
This coming Saturday, September 1, 2012, President Obama will visit Living History Farms, 2600 111th St., Urbandale, IA. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. This event is open to the public, but you must have tickets.
Contact your nearest Obama Campaign Headquarters to get tickets. In Grinnell, headquarters is located at 806 – 5th Ave., Ste. 1. Please call Andrew at (515) 306-6396 for more information.

Central Committee meeting
2012-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Hometown Cafe/Maid-Rite, Hwy 63, Montezuma, IA, 50171, United States

A Woman's Place is in the House (the House and the Senate, that is!)
2012-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Home of MJ Zimmerman, 1526 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Please join Rachel Bly (Democratic Candidate for House District 76) and Shelley Parbs (Democratic Candidate for Senate District 38) for a wine and cheese fundraiser.
All contributions to the campaigns are welcome and appreciated!
Please make checks payable to:
Friends for Rachel Bly or Parbs for IA Senate.

Lemonade in the Shade
2012-08-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Farm of Dave and Rita Ferneau, 3348 Hwy 63, Malcom, IA, 50157, United States
“LEMONADE IN THE SHADE”
YOU ARE INVITED TO MEET OUR CANDIDATES

Rachel Bly
State Representative House District 76
Shelley Parbs
State Senate District 38
Sandra Cronbaugh
State Representative, House District 75
Diana Dawley
Poweshiek County Auditor
Liz Mathis, Iowa State Senator, will emcee the event
At the Farm of Dave and Rita Ferneau
Sunday, August 26, 2012, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
3348 Hwy 63
Malcom, IA 50157
Suggested Donation of $20.00
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
A light lunch of sandwiches and chips will be served
RSVP: Rita Ferneau @ 641-691-2420 or Ann Brau @ 641-990-6832

Iowa State Democratic Convention
2012-06-16 | Unnamed Venue, Des Moines, Iowa, Select a Country:
The Iowa Democratic Party will hold its biennial State Convention on June 16, 2012, in Des Moines. The 1200 delegates to the State Convention will be elected at the county conventions across the state.

Purpose: Attendees will elect Iowa’s remaining delegates to the National Convention: 12 At-large Delegates and 7 Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates (PLEO) and 1 At-Large Alternate. IDP Constituency Caucuses will also meet and elect members to the State Central Committee. Attendees to the State Convention will also vote on resolutions to the state party platform.

Attendees who would like to run as either an At Large or PLEO delegate to the National Convention, must collect signatures and complete the appropriate petition.
http://www.iowademocrats.org/2012conventions/state-convention/

13th Annual Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Celebration
2012-06-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, Select a Country:
The Hall of Fame Celebration will kick off our State Convention Weekend. One of Poweshiek County’s own, Grinnell College student Gracie Brandsgard, will receive the Edward Campbell Rising Star Award. Our special Guest Host is Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Our inductees are Senator Jack Kibbie, Outstanding Elected Official and Michael Gartner, Outstanding Supporter.
Our other honorees include:

JoAnn Zimmerman (Dixon Terry Outstanding Activist)
Tom Henderson (Bob Creech Outstanding County Chair)
Linda Nelson (Minnette Doderer Outstanding Leadership)
Bill Brauch (Jim Lodwick Outstanding SCC Member)
Gracie Brandsgard (Edward Campbell Rising Star Award)

Here is the link that makes it easy to purchase tickets. My ask is that you assist us in putting together tables. If you let Amy know the names by June 1, she and Cari will make sure friends are seated together.
Purchase Your 2012 HOF now!
Hall of Fame and State Convention Weekend will be another landmark in this remarkable 2012 election. I’m ready and I know you are too! See you there!

13th Annual Iowa Democratic Party
Hall of Fame Celebration
Friday, June 15th
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (Vets)
5:30pm: Reception
7:00pm: Program

Primary Election
2012-06-05 07:00 - 21:00 | Polling places countywide, Poweshiek County, Iowa, Select a Country:
The Iowa Primary Election is Tuesday, June 5. We will elect Democratic Candidates for Federal, State, and County offices. You must be a registered Democrat to participate in the primary election.
To find your polling place, visit http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx.

President Obama grassroots event
2012-05-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317, Select a Country:
Obama for America Iowa announced that President Obama will hold the May 24th grassroots event at the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Thursday’s event is the President’s first campaign grassroots event in Iowa of this election cycle.
The grassroots event is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Space will be first come, first served. Doors will open at 4:30 PM CST. The address for the Iowa State Fairgrounds is 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317, and guests should enter using the main entrance to the fair grounds at the intersection of East 30th St. and East Grand Ave.
“We are excited President Obama is coming back to host a grassroots event in Iowa,” said State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald. “In Iowa, we have seen firsthand the choice in November as the President is fighting for the middle class and creating a pro-growth economy that is built to last and Mitt Romney, whose economic theories are based on outsourcing and tax breaks for the wealthy and biggest corporations that undercut middle class Iowans.”

Central Committee Meeting
2012-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 22, at Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell. As usual, optional dining at 6 p.m.; business meeting at 7 p.m.
Our guest speakers will be:

Iowa Senator (District #38) Tom Rielly
Iowa Senate District # 38 Candidates:

Shelley Parbs
LaForest Sherman
Nick Volk

These candidates will be “making closing arguments”, bringing yard signs and Volunteer Sign-up Sheets to engage us in their campaigns. Be ready to sign up and pitch in!
One item of Old Business to be addressed will be the upcoming summer parades and festivals throughout the county. At our last meeting, we briefly discussed new ways of doing these events—bicycle “posse”, golf carts, ATV’s, floats, tractor & flatbed trailer, etc. PLEASE be thinking of a novel way to attend these events as well as making it easier on our participants! Remember Grinnell’s “death march” from Donaldson’s, through town and on to Ahrens Park! And the oh, not so friendly Brooklyn hills and vales (LOOKS flat, but it AIN’T!)
Two of the towns have “themes”—Montezuma: “Stars and Stripes Forever”; Grinnell: “An Inventor’s Paradise”. Most of you have children or grandchildren who may come up with some “groovy” ideas so we can have some fun with this!
Luckily for all of us, the festivities are a bit more spaced than previous years, so we will have a short breather between performances. We really need to be out in full force with placards for all of our Democratic candidates! This is NOT the time to fold our sails and crawl off into obscurity!
