3rd District Central Committee Meeting
2023-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Osceola Municipal Golf Course Banquet Hall, 400 E Fayette, Osceola, 50213

Rob Sand, State Auditor, Town Hall
2023-08-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Clarke County Courthouse Shelter, 100 S Main St, Osceola, IA

Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade
2023-08-12 09:30 - 10:30 | IA
Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade starts in Adel at 9:30am. Sarah Trone Garriott will be walking with supporters in the parade. Lineup for her is at the Brickyard at 1802 Green St. from 8:30 to 9:30am. She would like you to wear your Sarah for Iowa shirt, blue or green.

Reclaim Iowa - 3rd District Democrats Workshop
2023-08-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Waukee High School, 555 SE University Ave., Waukee, IA, 50263
Hosted by Madison County DemocratsLunch available
Registration by email or onsite (email by August 18 to ensure a box lunch)Email: David McFarland (davidfishman2001@yahoo.com) or Pam Deichmann (Pam.deichmann@gmail.com)
Target Audience:
Local Democratic Party leadershipCentral Committee membersActivists across Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
Objectives:

Describe key points in local democratic party development
Share successful party messaging strategies
Highlight successful and engaging Democrats’ Get Out The Vote programs.
Provide IDP updates including caucus updates.

Admission: $25 (suggested)

“Reclaim Iowa”Workshop Agenda
9:00-9:30 Coffee and Registration
9:30-9:45 Welcome and Announcements Michael Ramirez CD3 Chair
9:45-10:30 Chairman Rita Hart – “IDP Update and Caucus Planning”
10:30-10:45 Morning Break
10:45-11:30 Breakout Sessions

Urbandale’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Dave & Donna Langer
Recruiting for Local Boards and Commission Seats & Best Practice for County Democratic Party Communications IDP Speakers
Talking to the person who does not agree with you… Pat Shipley

11:30- 12:00pm State Representative Jennifer Konfrst – “Effective Social Media Messaging”
12:00-1:15pm Dallas Co Democrats serving lunch.
(Candidate 5 min Speeches begin at 12:30; Sign-up at Registration Table)
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions

Messages Iowans Need: Freedom & Values Matt Sinovic, executive director,Katy Siddall, messaging director,
Deep Dive into Ankeny’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Mary McAdams
Tips When Using Roberts Rules of Order David McFarland

2:30-3:00pm State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott – “Persuading the Independent Voter”
3:00 pm Closing

3rd District Central Committee Meeting
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Osceola Municipal Golf Course Banquet Hall, 400 E Fayette, Osceola, 50213
Members of the 3rd District Central Committee will gather for a quarterly meeting. Members include those elected from their county or their alternate, as well as the district DEI chair and the 8 state central committee elected members from the 3rd district. our purpose is to elect our representative to Congress and to elect state legislators whose seats cross county lines.

3rd District Central Committee Meeting - 2024 Q1
2024-02-25 14:00 | Creston Station, 100 W Adams St,, Creston, IA, 50891
Proposed Agenda:
Check-In and Welcome (Coffee and Cookies Available)

2 PM Call to Order
Rollcall: Quorum (20% of total membership, 5 counties)
Approval of Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Guest Recognition
Candidate Introductions
Officer Reports
Standing Committee Meetings and Reports
New Business
Convention Planning
Quarter 3 and 4 Meeting Dates
Review of Caucus Process/Presidential Preference Cards – 10 minute Maximum
Recruiting Candidates
What is the State Central Committee?
Old Business
Hall of Fame Event Update
Small Group Discussion
Topics
– 2024 Caucus Feedback
– Recruiting Volunteers
– Event/Advocacy Planning
– Filling Vacant Precinct Positions
30-Second County Updates – County Chairs
Announcements

Adjournment

IDP Regional Meeting/Fundraiser
2024-04-20 16:00 | Waubonsie Mental Health Center, 216 W Division St, Clarinda, IA, 51632
Covering Adams, Cass, Fremont, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor counties.
Appetizers at 4:00 pm
Speakers and Awards to follow
Suggested donation: $25

3rd District Central Committee Meeting - 2024 Q2
2024-05-02 19:00 | virtual
The second quarter meeting of the 3rd District Democrats will be held over Zoom.
registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcOGurz0rHNBz5Q5mS8uq4QidFnOEpuOP
Agenda will be distributed as the meeting approaches.

3rd District Democratic Convention
2024-05-04 09:00 | Southwestern Community College – Instructional Building, 220, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA, 50801
7:00 – Doors open for committees
8:00-10:00 – Delegate and Alternate check-in; Delegate seating
10:00 – Alternate seating

Third District Hall of Fame Dinner & Fundraiser
2024-06-01 17:00 | Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 33, 2501 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
The 2024 Hall of Fame is scheduled for 5pm (social hour), 6pm (dinner) on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 33. 2501 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
Tickets can be purchased through Act Blue: 2024 Hall of Fame Tickets or RSVPs can be submitted to Third District Secretary, Trevor Holland.
Ticket sales/RSVPs will cease on May 15, 2024.
This event helps us raise money to elect our 3rd District Candidate while also recognizing the amazing volunteerism and activism of Democrats in IA03.
Tickets start at $40 and provide entry to the event, and a catered meal from Gateway Market. The event features a “Doing the Work” panel of speakers to inspire our district to keep fighting to elect Democrats.
The Panel Includes:
MC: Kira Barker – Polk County Democrats
Ako Abdul-Samad – Iowa House of Representative – 34th District
Rob Barron – Latino Political Network
Joe Henry – League of United Latin American Citizens
Becky Tayler – Iowa Safe Schools
All award nominations are due April 22, 2024. The award categories and nomination forms can be found here: Award Nominations
We look forward to a night of celebration and community.
Please share with others in the district. This email has been sent to Third District Delegates and Alternates.
Click for additional information.

Constituent Town Hall
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Depot in Creston, 116 W. Adams Street, Creston, IA, United States
This is a constituent town hall for Rep. Zach Nunn. He has been invited, but it’s highly unlikely he will show. We are asking people to come with their questions, concerns, and stories to share. We will gather these, and they will be sent to his office on March 24. Also, if you have emails from Nunn with answers to your phone calls or emails, bring those too.

3rd District Central Committee Meeting - 2025 Q1
2025-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Johnson Auditorium, 501 N. Grand Street, Chariton, IA, United States
The first quarter meeting of the 3rd district Democratic Central Committee will be held in Chariton at Johnson Auditorium (Chariton High School)

3rd District Central Committee Meeting – 2025 Q2
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lenox Community Building, 210 E Dallas St., Lennox, IA
The second quarter meeting of the 3rd District Democratic Central Committee will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Request Absentee Ballot (County Auditor)
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-10-20 17:00 | Multiple
Absentee ballots for the November 2025 City-School Election can be requested from your County Auditor:
starting Tuesday, August 26
through 5:00 pm Monday, October 20

CD3 Democratic Workshop
2025-09-27 09:30 - 15:00 | Madison County Conservation Center, 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, 50273
“TAKING RISKS”
CD3 Iowa Democratic Party Workshop – 2025
Registration Donation: $25.00
Lunch Box and snacks available for $20.00 (must RSVP by Wednesday, September 25 to be guaranteed a lunch box – email davidfishman2001@yahoo.com)
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 Coffee and Registration
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome and Announcements
9:45 – 10:30 Break
10:45 – 11:45 Breakout Sessions
A. “Neighbor to Neighbor”
B. (panel) Youth and Rural Issues
C. (panel) Activism 101 in Iowa
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 Candidates
1:30 – 2:30 Breakout Sessions
A. (panel) “Was It Worth the Risk”
B. The Ostrich Paradigm: Beyond What Meets the Eye
C. Treasurer Tips for Local Parties and the Candidate2:30 – 3:15 Hot Topics: DEI / Free Speech / U of I / Johnson County Resolution
3:15 – 3:30 CD3 Quarterly Meeting / Closing

Absentee Voting
2025-10-15 08:00 - 2025-11-03 17:00 | Multiple
Wednesday, October 15: First Day of Absentee Voting
Monday, November 3: Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline
Tuesday, November 4: Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline (Election Day)

3rd District Central Committee 4th Quarter Meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | virtual
Please register to attend at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2CxxBL1HQGGhRIttlnapsw

Third District First Quarter Meeting
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
First quarter business meeting of the third district democrats

Filing Period for 2026 Primary Election (County Offices)
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | IA
For County offices, the filing period for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is
March 2 – March 20, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
Each candidate must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions with the county
auditor for county offices or with the Secretary of State’s Office for federal and state offices. The
affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions must be filed together or they will be rejected.
Copies of nomination papers are available at the county auditor’s office or on the Secretary of
State’s website: sos.iowa.gov/elections/primary-election

2026 County Conventions
2026-03-21 09:00 | Multiple
The County Conventions are convened to strategize for the year ahead, elect District/State Convention Delegates and Alternates, District/State Convention Committee Members, Affirmative Action Committee Members, and District Committee Representatives, as well as discuss and adopt County Party Platform Resolutions.
Please check with your County Party for location details.

Adair
Cass
Clarke

No Kings Events
2026-03-28 | Multiple
National No Kings events are being planned all across the U.S. on March 28.
Atlantic: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Chariton: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Clarinda: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Des Moines: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fairfield: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Glenwood: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Red Oak: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Shenandoah: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Find other locations at: https://www.nokings.org/
