Cookies with Candidates
2025-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us for Cookies with Candidates on Sunday, September 21 at 4 pm. We will be hearing from two US Senate and two US House candidates, as well as a candidate for Iowa Attorney General.

Monthly Meeting
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats Central Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 23 at Saints Rest Coffee (927 Broad Street) in Grinnell at 7 pm. Anyone supporting Democrats is welcome to attend.

Auditor Rob Sand in Montezuma
2025-09-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn English Valley B&B, 4459 135th Street, Montezuma, IA, 50171, United States
State Auditor Rob Sand will be in Poweshiek County next week to talk about his work as auditor and his campaign for governor. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3:45 pm at The Big Red Barn English Valley B&B, 4459 135th Street, Montezuma.

Sam Cox for Mayor Event
2025-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Sam Cox will launch her campaign for mayor of Grinnell on Sunday, September 28 at 6 pm at Saints Rest Coffee (917 Broad Street). Come support Sam and learn how you can get involved.

IDP Regional Event in Malcom
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
This Saturday, the Iowa Democratic Party will be giving its Outstanding Volunteer Award to …
FRANK APPLETON and GAROLD NELSON!
Join IDP Chair Rita Hart and local Poweshiek Democrats this Saturday, October 4 at noon in the Malcom Auditorium (305 3rd St. in Malcom). Lunch will be served.
We are so excited that the state party is acknowledging Frank and Garold’s tireless work. They have been our most committed door-knockers, they show up at every parade, and offer to help our candidates in so many different ways.
Also at this event: state candidates Julie Stauch (governor), Nate Willems (attorney general), Ryan Peterman (secretary of state), and Kathy Dolter (US House). Come learn more about next year’s election — and celebrate Frank and Garold.
If you are planning to attend, RSVP to IDP’s Holly Lyman.

Early Voting Opportunity in Grinnell
2025-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Residents of Grinnell can cast their vote early in this year’s city and School Board elections. Early voting is a great way to help candidates you support as they know your ballot is in!
This year’s early voting opportunity is on Monday, October 20 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Drake Library in Grinnell (930 Park Street). Contact the County Auditor at 641-623-5443 if you have questions about early voting.

Gubernatorial Candidate Julie Stauch / Monthly Meeting
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our Central Committee meets on Tuesday, October 28 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm, with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm.
Gubernatorial candidate Julie Stauch will join us for the first part of the meeting.
Anyone who supports Democrats is welcome to attend.

City and School Board Elections
2025-11-04 07:00 - 20:00
City and School Board Elections are Tuesday, November 4, with polling places open from 7 am to 8 pm. Polling locations for Poweshiek County are listed below. If you have questions about your polling place or Iowa’s voting laws, contact the Poweshiek County Auditor’s Office at 641-623-5443.

2 · BMWJ
Includes: Cities of Brooklyn, Hartwick, and Victor (the portion in Poweshiek County)
Townships: Bear Creek, Jefferson, Madison, Warren
View Map and Driving Directions Michael J. Manatt Community Center · 105 Jackson St. · Brooklyn, IA 52211

3 · DRL
Includes: Cities of Deep River and Guernsey
Townships: Deep River, Lincoln
View Map and Driving Directions Deep River Community Center · 701 Main St. · Deep River, IA 52222

4 · MS
Includes: City of Malcom
Townships: Malcom, Sheridan
View Map and Driving Directions Malcom Auditorium · 212 Main St. · Malcom, IA 50157

5 · CGWS
Includes: City of Searsboro
Townships: Chester, Grant, Sugar Creek, Washington
View Map and Driving Directions Poweshiek County Fair 4-H Bldg., South End · 425 East St. S · Grinnell, IA 50112

6 · Grinnell – 1st Ward
View Map and Driving Directions Elks Lodge, West Side · 720 3rd Ave. · Grinnell, IA 50112

7 · Grinnell – 2nd Ward
View Map and Driving Directions Elks Lodge, East Side · 720 3rd Ave. · Grinnell, IA 50112

8 · Grinnell – 3rd Ward
View Map and Driving Directions Drake Library – Community Room · 930 Park St. · Grinnell, IA 50112

9 · Grinnell – 4th Ward
View Map and Driving Directions Poweshiek County Fair 4-H Building, North End · 425 East St. S · Grinnell, IA 50112

10 · JUPS
Includes: Barnes City (the portion in Poweshiek County)
Townships: Jackson, Pleasant, Scott, Union
View Map and Driving Directions Poweshiek County Conservation Center · 4896 Stagecoach Rd. · Montezuma, IA 50171

11 · Montezuma
Includes: City of Montezuma
View Map and Driving Directions Montezuma Public Library · 500 E. Main St. · Montezuma, IA 50171

Monthly Meeting
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our Central Committee meets on Tuesday, January 27 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm, with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats is welcome to attend.

2026 Annual Caucus Meeting
2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:30
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold our annual caucus meetings on Monday, February 2 at 7 pm.
These are meetings to elect neighborhood representatives to the party’s Central Committee, learn more about this year’s elections, and connect with fellow Democrats.

There are two locations:

Drake Public Library
930 Park Street, Grinnell
For Democrats in Grinnell, Montezuma, and Searsboro
And townships of Chester, Jackson, Grant, Union, Pleasant, Scott, Sugar Creek, and Washington

BGM Elementary School Library
1090 Jackson Street, Brooklyn
For Democrats in Brooklyn, Deep River, Guernsey, Malcom, and Victor
And the townships of Bear Creek, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Sheridan, and Warren

Open to all registered Democrats in Poweshiek County
You can register as a Democrat at the meeting

Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Congressional Candidate Kathy Dolter in Grinnell
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
US House candidate Kathy Dolter will visit with voters on Tuesday, February 10 at 5 pm. This event is at Drake Library (930 Park Street) in Grinnell.

Congressional Candidate Twedt-Ball in Grinnell
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
US House candidate Clint Twedt-Ball will visit with voters in Grinnell on Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 pm. This event will be held at Saints Rest Coffee (917 Broad Street).

Montly Meeting
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our Central Committee meets on Tuesday, February 24 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm, with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats is welcome to attend.

County Convention
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats County Convention is on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am at Drake Library in Grinnell (930 Park Street).
Delegates were elected at our February 2 caucus meetings, and the convention is open to the public.
Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com with any questions.

Monthly Meeting
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
Our Central Committee meets on Tuesday, March 24 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell (816 5th Avenue). Some of us will meet for dinner at 6 pm, with the business meeting to begin at 7 pm. Anyone who supports Democrats is welcome to attend.
