Ankeny May Monthly meeting
2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Kirkendall Public Library, 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA

Plumbers & Steamfitters May Monthly Meeting
2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 33, 2501 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

West Des Moines May Monthly Meeting
2025-05-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St., 1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

East Des Moines and Heart of Des Moines Democrats
2025-06-04 18:00 | Chuck’s Restaurant, 3610 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313
June monthly meeting

Westside Democrats June Meeting
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | The Station, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Scheduled monthly meeting

Grimes and Polk City Democrats
2025-06-05 18:00 | Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA, 50111

East Polk Democrats
2025-06-09 18:00 | Altoona Community Center, 6615 NE 41st Ave, Altoona, IA

Johnston Area Democrats
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct., Johnston, IA, United States

West Des Moines Democrats
2025-06-16 18:30 | Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub, 1238 8th St., West Des Moines, IA, United States

West Des Moines Annual BBQ
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Biddle Shelter, Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA

Mark 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.

Let's Talk Gathering
2025-08-04, 2025-08-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Stoneridge Condos, Clubhouse, 1100 50th St., West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Time to talk, share resources, plan, and act for electing democrats.
You have two time options:
3:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Senator Ruben Gallego Meet & Greet
2025-08-07 19:00
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).
U.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!
Raised 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.
Let’s give Ruben Gallego a warm Iowa welcome!
We 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
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jypVCPwABiQddTSB8
We can’t wait to see you there!

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

Regional Hall of Fame - Adair, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Madison, and Polk Counties
2025-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Country Lane Lodge, 29300 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA, 50003
Join us as we celebrate the great volunteers in our region!
This 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.

Polk County Steak Fry
2025-09-13 11:00 | Des Moines Biergarten (Water Works Park), 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
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!

This 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.

In 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.
Senator 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.

In 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.

Gates open at 11:00 AM, with meal service starting at 12:00 PM and the program kicking off at 1:00 PM.
Individual 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.

Hardship tickets may be available by request to polkdems@gmail.com. Please send any accessibility requests to polkdems@gmail.com.
Bulk ticket purchases (over 20 tickets) must be completed two weeks before the event. Contact polkdems@gmail.com for more information.

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)

Polk County Central Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, 50310

West Des Moines Democrats Monthly Meeting
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St., 1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

December Monthly Meeting & Potluck
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | St Mark’s Church, 1105 Grand Av., West Des Moines, 50265
