Rural Forward Event with Bill Menner
2017-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
What are the industries of the future that can bring good-paying jobs to Poweshiek County? How will farming change in communities like ours over the next decade? And how can we support the public schools and hospitals we need in our rural communities?
Join Rural Forward—an organization of concerned citizens and policy professionals with experience in communities like ours—for a conversation about what towns and farms in Poweshiek County need to succeed in the modern economy. This discussion will be moderated by Bill Menner and John Whitaker, two former U.S. Department of Agriculture officials in Iowa.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-06-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Classic Deli Brooklyn IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee on Tuesday, June 27 at the Classic Deli in Brooklyn (120 County V18, Brooklyn, IA 52211). Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the formal meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Joni Ernst Staff Office Hours in Brooklyn
2017-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Public Library, 306 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA, United States
A reminder that Senator Joni Ernst’s staff will be in Poweshiek County on July 12. It’s a great opportunity to make your voice heard on health care and other issues you care about.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee on Tuesday, July 25 beginning at 7 p.m. Location TBD.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee on Tuesday, August 22 beginning at 7 p.m. Location TBD.

Poweshiek County Democratic Party Picnic
2017-08-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek County Democrats as we work to build up our party and host candidates for Iowa governor and U.S. House of Representatives. Rob Hogg, the Democratic Party leader in the Iowa Senate, will be the host.
The following candidates are scheduled to attend:
U.S. HOUSE

Abby Finkenauer
Thomas Heckroth
George Ramsey
Courtney Rowe

IOWA GOVERNOR

Nate Boulton
Fred Hubbell
Andy McGuire
Jon Niederbach
John Norris
Ross Wilburn

Barbecue Celebrating Iowa's Workers, Featuring Nate Boulton
2017-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Merrill Park, 11th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats are hosting a barbecue honoring Iowa’s workers and featuring remarks by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton. This event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Merrill Park East Shelter in Grinnell.
In 2017, Iowa’s Republican-controlled state government went to war against the state’s workers, passing laws limiting public sector unions’ right to organize, slashing worker’s compensation, and eliminating local minimum wage increases. Boulton, who has endorsements from more than twenty of the state’s labor unions, will speak about the Democratic Party’s efforts to ensure that the state’s workers are at the forefront of the 2018 campaign. If you have questions or would like to help with this event, email the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting at Saint’s Rest Coffee Shop in Grinnell (917 Broad St,) on Tuesday, September 26 beginning at 7 p.m.

Four County Health Care Forum
2017-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Belle Plaine
The Poweshiek, Benton, Iowa, and Tama County Democrats will host the Four County Health Care Forum on Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum in Belle Plaine. More details to follow.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-10-24 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, October 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.

FALL FUNDAISER * SOUP SUPPER
2017-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats hold their Soup Supper this Sunday, November 5 at the First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue) in Grinnell beginning at 5 p.m.
Join Democrats from around our county for a discussion of the challenges our communities face and the Democratic Party’s approach to addressing them. The evening will feature remarks from Patty Judge, Iowa’s former lieutenant governor and secretary of agriculture; Nate Boulton, candidate for governor; Jim Mowrer, candidate for secretary of state; Jason Roudabush, candidate for Poweshiek County supervisor; and Troy Price, the chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, with all proceeds going to support the local Democratic Party.

Gubernatorial Candidate Cathy Glasson in Grinnell
2017-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | IA
Cathy Glasson will hold a town hall meeting at Grinnell College’s Noyce Science Hall Room 1023 on Tuesday, November 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone interested in the 2018 gubernatorial campaign is welcome to attend.
For more on the Glasson campaign, visit her website.

Central Committee Meeting
2017-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 28 beginning at 7 p.m at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us meet for dinner at 6 p.m, with the business meeting starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

US House Candidate Abby Finkenauer in Grinnell
2017-12-10 13:00 - 14:30 | IA
State Senator Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque will be in Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. to talk about her campaign to be the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Congressman Rod Blum.
Learn more about her campaign at www.abbyfinkenauer.com

Central Committee Meeting Featuring Gubernatorial Candidate Andy McGuire
2018-01-23 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, January 23 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.
Andy McGuire, the former Iowa Democratic Party chair and a candidate for governor, will speak and take questions from voters at 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

George Ramsey at Drake Library
2018-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
George Ramsey, one of four Democratic Party candidate for Iowa’s Congressional District 1 currently held by Republican Rod Blum, will be at Drake Library’s Story Room in Grinnell (930 Park Street) on Thursday, January 25 at 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to speak directly with Ramsey about his campaign and vision for representing eastern Iowa in Congress.

Gubernatorial Candidate Fred Hubbell in Grinnell
2018-02-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats are hosting gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell this Thursday, February 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Tree Brewery in Grinnell (923 Main Street). More information on Hubbell’s campaign is available here. If you have questions or would like to help with this event, email the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com.

Forum with State Senator Tim Kapucian and State Representative Dave Maxwell
2018-02-03 09:00 - 10:00 | IA
This is your opportunity to present questions to State Senator Tim Kapucian and State Representative Dave Maxwell, the Republicans who represent Poweshiek County at the State Capitol.

OFF YEAR CAUCUS
2018-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | IA
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold our caucus for 2018 on Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. (The four caucus locations for Poweshiek County are listed below).
This is an opportunity to learn about volunteer efforts to support Democrats in the 2018 election; learn more about Democratic Party candidates for governor, Congress and the State House; and nominate members of your community to represent you at the County Democratic Convention in March. All registered Democrats are welcome to participate and you can register as a Democrat at your caucus location.
CAUCUS LOCATIONS:
• Grinnell’s Ward 1 (Area north of 6th Avenue & east of Broad Street)
First Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Avenue, Grinnell
• All Other Grinnell Voters & Voters of Chester, Grant, Washington, Sugar Creek and Searsboro
Drake Public Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
• Montezuma, Jackson, Union, Pleasant, Scott, Guernsey, Deep River & Lincoln
Memorial Hall, 205 East Main Street, Montezuma
• Brooklyn, Holiday Lake, Malcom, Sheridan, Bear Creek, Warren, Madison and Jefferson
Brooklyn Public Library, 306 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
A map of Poweshiek County precincts is available here.

Grinnell-Newburg School Bond Election
2018-02-06 07:00 - 20:00 | IA
Residents of the Grinnell-Newburg School District will vote on a School Bond proposal on Tuesday, February 6. Information about the bond is available here.
Voting will take place on Tuesday, February 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge Building in Grinnell (720 3rd Avenue).

Congressional Candidate Thomas Heckroth in Grinnell
2018-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Thomas Heckroth, a candidate for Congress in Iowa’s First District, will be at the Drake Library on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to talk to Heckroth about his campaign and vision for representing eastern Iowa in Congress.

Congressional Candidate Courtney Rowe
2018-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
Courtney Rowe, a Democratic Party candidate in Iowa’s First Congressional District, speaks with voters about her campaign at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to ask a candidate about the issues that matter most to you in this election.
Learn more about her campaign at http://www.courtneyroweforcongress.org/.

Central Committee Meeting
2018-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 27 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.

Legislative forum with Sen. Kapucian & Rep. Maxwell
2018-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States

Fred Hubbell Grinnell Event CANCELED
2018-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Solera, 829 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell’s March 11 event in Grinnell has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

Gubernatorial Candidate John Norris Meets with Voters
2018-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
John Norris, former chief of staff to Tom Vilsack during his tenure as Iowa governor and Secretary of Agriculture, will talk about his campaign for governor with voters at Grinnell’s Peace Tree Brewery (923 Main Street) on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Poweshiek County Democratic Party Convention
2018-03-17 07:30 - 12:00 | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
The Poweshiek Democratic Party will hold its county convention on Saturday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Malcom City Auditorium (212 Main Street in Malcom).Doors open and registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
At the county convention, delegates who are elected at their precincts on February 5 will approve a county party platform and select delegates to represent Poweshiek County at the district and state conventions of the Democratic Party.
Contact the Poweshiek Democrats at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Central Committee Meeting with Ross Wilburn and Deidre DeJear
2018-03-27 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 27 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.
Ross Wilburn, former mayor of Iowa City and a 2018 candidate for governor, and Deidre Dejear, a candidate for secretary of state, will be on hand to tell us about their campaigns.
Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Iowa Mental Health Legislation Forum
2018-04-04 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Grinnell League of Women Voters will host a forum on Iowa’s mental health care system this Wednesday (April 4) at 7 p.m. at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street). The forum will feature Tammy Nyden (a Grinnell College professor involved in statewide working groups on mental health care for children) and Jody Eaton (director of Central Iowa Community Services).

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.
