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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T183000
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SUMMARY:West Des Moines Dems-Dinner & Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Dinner and speaker TBD\, check Facebook.
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/west-des-moines-dems-dinner-speaker/
LOCATION:Grimaldi’s Pizzeria\, 5485 Mills Civic Parkway\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250408T023642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T213504Z
UID:8277-1744828200-1744833600@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Dallas Co. Monthly Meeting of WDM Democrats
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting\nElection of Officers for Polk and Dallas Counties\nWest Des Moines Democrats
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St.\, 1238 Eighth St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dallas County,Polk County,West Des Moines Democrats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250510T212259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T212408Z
UID:8573-1747247400-1747251000@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Polk County May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/polk-county-may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Riverplace\, 2309 Euclid Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Polk County
ORGANIZER;CN="Polk County Democrats":MAILTO:polkdems@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250510T212824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T212824Z
UID:8576-1747765800-1747769400@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Ankeny May Monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/ankeny-may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Kirkendall Public Library\, 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr\, Ankeny\, IA
CATEGORIES:Polk County
ORGANIZER;CN="Ankeny Area Democrats":MAILTO:info@ankenyareademocrats.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250510T214205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T214205Z
UID:8580-1748367000-1748370600@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Plumbers & Steamfitters May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/plumbers-steamfitters-may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 33\, 2501 Bell Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321
CATEGORIES:Southside Democrats,Southside Democrats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250510T213236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T213236Z
UID:8578-1748716200-1748719800@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:West Des Moines May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/west-des-moines-may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St.\, 1238 Eighth St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Des Moines Democrats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T154722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T154722Z
UID:8741-1749060000-1749060000@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:East Des Moines and Heart of Des Moines Democrats
DESCRIPTION:June monthly meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/east-des-moines-and-heart-of-des-moines-democrats/
LOCATION:Chuck’s Restaurant\, 3610 6th Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T135809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T135809Z
UID:8683-1749060000-1749065400@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Westside Democrats June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled monthly meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/westside-democrats-june-meeting/
LOCATION:The Station\, 3124 Ingersoll Ave\, Des Moines\, IA
CATEGORIES:Polk County,West Des Moines Democrats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T154530Z
UID:8738-1749146400-1749146400@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Grimes and Polk City Democrats
DESCRIPTION:June monthly meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/grimes-and-polk-city-democrats/
LOCATION:Grimes Public Library\, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd\, Grimes\, IA\, 50111
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T154020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T154020Z
UID:8732-1749492000-1749492000@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:East Polk Democrats
DESCRIPTION:June monthly meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/east-polk-democrats/
LOCATION:Altoona Community Center\, 6615 NE 41st Ave\, Altoona\, IA
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T153417Z
UID:8726-1749666600-1749672000@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Johnston Area Democrats
DESCRIPTION:June monthly meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/johnston-area-democrats/
LOCATION:Cozy Cafe\, 8385 Birchwood Ct.\, Johnston\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T183000
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CREATED:20250531T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T152134Z
UID:8722-1750098600-1750098600@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:West Des Moines Democrats
DESCRIPTION:June Monthly Meeting
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/west-des-moines-democrats/
LOCATION:Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub\, 1238 8th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Polk County,West Des Moines Democrats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250704T213210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T213210Z
UID:9052-1754139600-1754150400@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:West Des Moines Annual BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Biddle Shelter\, Raccoon River Park\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, USA\n\nMark your calendar for Aug. 2\, 1-4pm\, for our annual BBQ picnic at Raccoon River Park at Biddle Shelter (next to the Nature Lodge). This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and every penny counts when we’re helping get Democrats elected.
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/west-des-moines-annual-bbq/
LOCATION:Raccoon River Park\, 2500 Grand Ave.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Polk County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idp3rd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/West-Des-Moines-Democrats-Logo.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T141719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T141719Z
UID:8694-1754265600-1754351999@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Time to talk\, share resources\, plan\, and act for electing democrats. \nYou have two time options:\n3:30 pm & 6:30 pm
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/lets-talk-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Stoneridge Condos\, Clubhouse\, 1100 50th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266
CATEGORIES:Polk County,West Des Moines Democrats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250724T213202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T213632Z
UID:9133-1754593200-1754593200@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Senator Ruben Gallego Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Polk County Democrats for a Meet & Greet with U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego on Thursday\, August 7th at 7:00 PM! Location will be provided upon RSVP (RSVP is required). \nU.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is making his way to Iowa\, and the Polk County Democrats are proud to host an exclusive meet & greet in his honor. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of the Senate’s boldest new voices!\nRaised by a single mom\, Senator Gallego is a first-generation American\, a Marine Corps combat veteran\, and a fierce advocate for working families. From the Arizona Statehouse to Congress\, and now the U.S. Senate\, he’s spent his career fighting for opportunity\, fairness\, and dignity for all. \nLet’s give Ruben Gallego a warm Iowa welcome! \nWe kindly suggest a $10 donation to help support our ongoing efforts to elect Democrats at every level in Polk County. You can find the link to donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gallegopolkdems\nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/jypVCPwABiQddTSB8\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/senator-ruben-gallego-meet-greet/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250531T140400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T141747Z
UID:8689-1756135800-1756141200@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Time to talk\, share resources\, plan\, and act for electing democrats. \nYou have two time options:\n3:30 pm & 6:30 pm
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/lets-talk-gathering/
LOCATION:Stoneridge Condos\, Clubhouse\, 1100 50th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266
CATEGORIES:Polk County,West Des Moines Democrats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250902T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T203018Z
UID:9302-1756195200-1760979600@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Request Absentee Ballot (County Auditor)
DESCRIPTION:Absentee ballots for the November 2025 City-School Election can be requested from your County Auditor:\nstarting Tuesday\, August 26\nthrough 5:00 pm Monday\, October 20
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/request-absentee-ballot-county-auditor/
LOCATION:Multiple
CATEGORIES:3rd District,Adair County,Adams County,Appanoose County,Cass County,Clarke County,Dallas County,Davis County,Decatur County,Greene County,Guthrie County,Lucas County,Madison County,Monroe County,Montgomery County,Page County,Polk County,Ringgold County,Taylor County,Union County,Wapello County,Wayne County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://idp3rd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CD3-VOTE.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250816T024139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T024139Z
UID:9279-1757268000-1757278800@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Regional Hall of Fame - Adair\, Dallas\, Greene\, Guthrie\, Madison\, and Polk Counties
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the great volunteers in our region! \nThis is a free event.  Please bring a plate of appetizers to share for our appetizer buffet.  Come to be inspired by candidates and volunteers\, all working for a big change in 2026.
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/regional-hall-of-fame-adair-dallas-greene-guthrie-madison-and-polk-counties/
LOCATION:Country Lane Lodge\, 29300 Prospect Circle\, Adel\, IA\, 50003
CATEGORIES:Adair County,Dallas County,Greene County,Guthrie County,Madison County,Polk County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250816T025125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T025253Z
UID:9287-1757761200-1757761200@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Polk County Steak Fry
DESCRIPTION:The Polk County Democratic Party proudly welcomes you to the 2025 Steak Fry on Saturday\, September 13th at our NEW location within Water Works Park at the Des Moines Biergarten!\n\nThis year\, we are thrilled to welcome U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen! Chris Van Hollen\, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 after serving Maryland for over a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives and earlier in the Maryland State Legislature. Throughout his career\, he has been a tireless advocate for equal rights\, justice\, and opportunity\, fighting to create good jobs\, strengthen small businesses\, and expand access to education and job training for all.\n\nIn Congress\, Senator Van Hollen has defended Social Security and Medicare\, worked across party lines to protect the Chesapeake Bay\, expand medical research\, fight childhood cancer\, and pass the ABLE Act to help families with children with disabilities. He is known for tackling tough issues like growing economic inequality with practical\, results-oriented solutions.\nSenator Van Hollen is a graduate of Swarthmore College\, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government\, and Georgetown Law. He lives in Maryland with his wife\, Katherine\, and they are the proud parents of three children\, Anna\, Nicholas\, and Alexander.\n\nIn addition to Senator Van Hollen\, you can look forward to hearing from our slate of candidates running for US Senate\, US Representative for 3rd District\, Governor\, AG & Secretary of State.\n\nGates open at 11:00 AM\, with meal service starting at 12:00 PM and the program kicking off at 1:00 PM.\nIndividual tickets are just $40. This year’s event will be catered by Orchestrate Hospitality\, offering steak\, chicken\, or a vegan option with sides. Kids 12 and under eat for free.\n\nHardship tickets may be available by request to polkdems@gmail.com. Please send any accessibility requests to polkdems@gmail.com.\nBulk ticket purchases (over 20 tickets) must be completed two weeks before the event. Contact polkdems@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/polk-county-steak-fry-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten (Water Works Park)\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA
CATEGORIES:Polk County
ORGANIZER;CN="Polk County Democrats":MAILTO:polkdems@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20250902T203835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T203835Z
UID:9307-1760515200-1762189200@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Absentee Voting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15: First Day of Absentee Voting\nMonday\, November 3: Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline\nTuesday\, November 4: Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline (Election Day)
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/absentee-voting/
LOCATION:Multiple
CATEGORIES:3rd District,Adair County,Adams County,Appanoose County,Cass County,Clarke County,Dallas County,Davis County,Decatur County,Greene County,Guthrie County,Lucas County,Madison County,Monroe County,Montgomery County,Page County,Polk County,Ringgold County,Taylor County,Union County,Wapello County,Wayne County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://idp3rd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CD3-VOTE.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20251020T164559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164910Z
UID:9675-1761589800-1761595200@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:Polk County Central Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/polk-county-central-committee-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Polk County River Place\, 2309 Euclid Ave\, Des Moines\, 50310
CATEGORIES:Polk County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Polk County Democrats":MAILTO:polkdems@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20251020T173311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T173311Z
UID:9694-1763577000-1763582400@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:West Des Moines Democrats Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/west-des-moines-democrats-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St.\, 1238 Eighth St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Des Moines Democrats
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164338
CREATED:20251020T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T172811Z
UID:9690-1765648800-1765656000@idp3rd.org
SUMMARY:December Monthly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://idp3rd.org/event/december-monthly-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Church\, 1105 Grand Av.\, West Des Moines\, 50265
CATEGORIES:West Des Moines Democrats
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