Central Committee Meeting
2018-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party will hold its monthly Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 27 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.

January Central Committee Meeting CANCELLED
2019-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democratic Party Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at Pagliai’s Pizza in Grinnell IS CANCELLED due to weather. We will meet again on February 26.

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The League of Women Voters will host a legislative forum with Representative Dave Maxwell and State Senator Tim Kapucian on Saturday, February 2 at 9 a.m. in Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue). This is a great opportunity to raise concerns you have about the Iowa budget or to ask for updates on promises Maxwell and Kapucian have made during elections.

Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg
2019-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Pete Buttigieg brings his campaign for president to Grinnell’s Drake Library on Friday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Buttigieg is a two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana; an Afghanistan war veteran; a Rhodes Scholar; and the first LGBT candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. This is a great opportunity to meet one of the candidates vying to represent the Democrats in the 2020 election.

Presidential Candidate John Delaney in Grinnell
2019-02-18 09:00 - 10:30 | West Side Diner, 226 6th Avenue W, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Former US Representative John Delaney of Maryland will talk about his campaign for president at Grinnell’s West Side Diner (229 6th Avenue West) on Monday, February 18 at 9 a.m. Delaney served three terms in Congress after two decades as an entrepreneur. The event is free and anyone interested in the 2020 Iowa Democratic Party caucus is welcome to attend.

Central Committee Meeting
2019-02-26 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, February 26 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.

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-03-02 09:00 - 10:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The League of Women Voters will host a legislative forum with Representative Dave Maxwell and State Senator Tim Kapucian on Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. in Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue). This is a great opportunity to raise concerns you have about the Iowa budget or to ask for updates on promises Maxwell and Kapucian have made during elections.

Off Year Caucus
2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Malcom City Auditorium, Malcom, IA, United States
The Poweshiek Democrats will hold their Off Year Caucus on Saturday, March 9 at the Malcom Auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to elect new local party leaders and plan for the 2019-2020 election cycle — including how we will staff the Iowa Democratic Party Presidential Caucus sites across Poweshiek County in February 2020. Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

March Central Committee Meeting
2019-03-26 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, March 26 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.

Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke in Grinnell
2019-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke will be speaking about his presidential campaign at Grinnell’s Drake Library on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

League of Women Voters Forum with Legislators
2019-04-06 09:00 - 10:00
The League of Women Voters will host a legislative forum with Representative Dave Maxwell and State Senator Tim Kapucian on Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m. in Grinnell’s First Presbyterian Church (1025 5th Avenue). This is a great opportunity to raise concerns you have about the Iowa budget or to ask for updates on promises Maxwell and Kapucian have made during elections.

Pasta Supper Fundraiser with IDP Chair Troy Price
2019-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 1st Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave., Grinnell, IA, 52211, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will host their Spring Pasta Supper Fundraiser on Sunday, April 14 at 5 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Grinnell. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. Help raise money to support local Democratic Party candidates for office and to help us prepare for the 2020 Presidential Caucus.
The keynote speaker is Troy Price, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. Come with your questions about the proposed changes for the 2020 Presidential Caucus!

Central Committee Meeting
2019-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at Pagliai’s Pizza (816 5th Avenue) in Grinnell. Some of us Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Meet & Greet with Senator Amy Klobuchar
2019-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Amy Klobuchar, the senior US Senator from Minnesota, will speak with voters about her campaign for president at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. Klobuchar has been in the Senate since 2007 and serves on the Judiciary and Agriculture committees.

Meet and Greet with Presidential Candidate Julián Castro
2019-05-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Obama Administration, will speak with voters about his campaign for president at Grinnell’s Drake Library (930 Park Street) on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m

Presidential Candidate Eric Swalwell Visit CANCELLED
2019-05-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Representative Eric Swalwell has to cancel his May 21 event in Grinnell — but for a pretty darn good reason.
The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing with former White House Counsel Don McGahn on May 21. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, Representative Swalwell will need to be in Washington DC if McGahn testifies.
The campaign apologized for any inconvenience and said it will reschedule an appearance with Representative Swalwell in Grinnell later this year.

Central Committee Meeting
2019-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Pagliai’s Pizza, 816 5th Ave., Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at Pagliai’s Pizza (816 5th Avenue) in Grinnell. Some of us Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party is welcome to attend.

Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
2019-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Marianne Williamson — the author of seven New York Times bestsellers on spirituality and an advocate for addressing issues including income inequality and food insecurity — will be in Grinnell to talk about her campaign for the 2020 Democratic Party nomination. Williamson will meet with voters at Drake Library on Monday, June 10 at 4 p.m.

US Senate Candidate Eddie Mauro @ Central Committee Meeting in Montezuma
2019-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Sauce’d Pizza, 106 N 4th St, Montezuma, Iowa, 50171, United States
US Senate candidate Eddie Mauro will speak with voters at our Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at Sauce’d Pizza in Montezuma. We will hold our monthly Central Committee meeting following Mr. Mauro’s remarks.
Some Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. with Mauro’s appearance scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the direction of the local Democratic Party or Mr. Mauro’s Senate campaign is welcome to attend.

Debate Watch Party
2019-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek Democrats as we watch the first presidential debates of 2019!
On June 26 (Night #1 of the debates), we will meet at Hotel Grinnell (925 Park Street) starting around 7:30 p.m. The debate begins at 8 p.m. This is evening that includes candidates Cory Booker, Julián Castro, Bill de Blasio, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Jay Inslee, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Tim Ryan and Elizabeth Warren.

Debate Watch Party #2
2019-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join the Poweshiek Democrats as we watch the first presidential debates of 2019!
On June 27 (Night #2 of the debates), we will meet at Peace Tree Brewery (923 Main Street) starting around 7:30 p.m. The debate begins at 8 p.m. This is the evening that includes candidates Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kirsten Gillibrand, John Hickenlooper, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Eric Swalwell, Marianne Williamson and Andrew Yang.

Fourth of July Parade in Grinnell
2019-07-04 16:00 - 18:30 | Davis Elementary School, 818 Hamilton Ave., Grinnell, IA, United States
Poweshiek Dems in the Grinnell 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, Parade: 5-6:30 p.m.
We will plan to meet around 4 p.m.
Davis Elementary School, 818 Hamilton Ave Grinnell, IA
Ayone can bring candy or trinkets to throw. Some presidential campaigns will be joining us, so if you want to wear the gear of a candidate you are supporting, you are welcome to do so.

Let Freedom Ring Parade in Montezuma
2019-07-06 09:00 - 11:00 | montezuma schools, 504 N 4th Street, Montezuma, IA, 50171
Poweshiek Dems in the Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Parade
Saturday, July 6, Parade: 10-11 a.m., we will get there about 9 a.m.
Lineup in Montezuma Schools Lot
Anyone can bring candy or trinkets to throw. Some presidential campaigns will be joining us, so if you want to wear the gear of a candidate you are supporting, you are welcome to do so.

US Senate Candidate Kimberly Graham & Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak
2019-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Classic Deli Brooklyn IA
Kimberly Graham, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the US Senate, will speak with voters at the Classic Deli (120 Jackson Street) in Brooklyn on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
Joe Sestak, a retired admiral who served two terms in Congress, will also talk about his campaign for the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency.
The Poweshiek Democrats Central Committee meeting will follow Graham and Sestak’s remarks.
We will also meet for dinner starting at 6 p.m. All Democrats are welcome to attend.

Presidential Candidate John Hickenlooper
2019-07-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United States
Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper will stop by Saint’s Rest Coffee shop (917 Broad Street) in Grinnell on Wednesday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. to talk with voters about his campaign for president. Hickenlooper will be on the debate stage in Detroit at the end of this month and this is your chance to ask him your questions first. Anyone interested in caucusing with Democrats in 2020 is welcome to attend.
https://www.mobilize.us/hickenlooperforiowa/event/103202/

Debate Watch Party
2019-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Peace Tree Brewery, 923 Main St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Come and watch the second round of Democratic debates with us!
Night one will feature:
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney
Author and speaker Marianne Williamson
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke

Debate Watch Party
2019-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | hotel grinnell, 925 Park Street, Grinnell, CA, 50112, United States
Join us at the Periodic Table for some debate watching fun!
Candidates featured on the second night:
California Sen. Kamala Harris
Former vice president Joe Biden
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang
Former Housing and Urban Development secretary Julián Castro

August Central Committee Meeting
2019-08-27 19:00 | Pirates of Ponderosa, 199 Marina Drive, Montezuma, 50171, United States
The Poweshiek County Democrats will hold their August Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 27 at Pirates of Ponderosa (199 Marina Drive) in Montezuma. Some Democrats will meet for dinner at 6 p.m., with the official meeting to begin at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the local Democratic Party or in caucusing for Democrats in 2020 is welcome to attend.

Ice Cream Social
2019-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us in Central Park on Sunday, September 8 at 5 p.m.
* Register to vote & participate in 2020 presidential caucus
* Meet representatives from presidential campaigns
* Free will donations to the county party welcomed
Contact us at poweshiekdems@gmail.com with any questions

Rob Sand in Grinnell
2019-09-12 09:15 - 11:00 | Drake Community Library, 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
State Auditor Rob Sand talks about his efforts to bring accountability to Des Moines.
