Iowa Democratic Party - 3rd Congressional District

IDP Regional Meeting/Fundraiser
2024-04-20 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Satellite voting petitions due for Primary Election
2024-04-18 17:00 | Multiple
Satellite voting petitions must be submitted no later than 5 pm

Polk County Women’s Event
2024-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Windsor Heights Community Center, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights, IA
Join the Polk County Democrats for thr 2024 Women’s Event. An evening of Cabernet, Chardonnay, Chocolate, and Conversation.
We’ll be joined by keynote speaker Abbey Clements. Abbey is the Executive Director and co-founder of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, a grassroots movement of educators across America whose mission is to empower teachers and school staff to demand that communities are safe from gun violence. Teachers Unify is the bridge connecting the education and gun violence prevention spaces — filling a gap in the national dialogue around gun violence that has, for too long, excluded teachers. Abbey is a survivor teacher of the Sandy Hook School tragedy on December 14, 2012 and has been an elementary teacher for 32 years. We then will be joined by a panel discussion with Mary Jane Cobb, Past Executive Director of ISEA, Rep. Molly Buck, State Representative and teacher and Akshara Eswar, State Director of March For Our Lives. The discussion will be moderated by Rep. Lindsay James.

Guthrie County Democrats Central Committee
2024-04-16 06:00 - 20:00 | Los Altos Mexican Restaurant, 223 S Division Street, Stuart, IA, 50250
The Guthrie County Democrats Central Committee is meeting , April 16th at 6 pm for their monthly meeting at Los Altos restaurant in Stuart.
Guests include Margaret Liston who is seeking the State Senate seat in District 24.

"Spirits" of Freedom Fundraiser
2024-04-14 15:30 | Revelton Distillery, 1400 W Clay St., Osceola, IA
Fundraiser for Nicole Loew, running for Senate District 12 against Amy Sinclair
Speakers:

Senator Sarah Trone Garriott
Senator Pam Jochum
IA House Candidate Karen Varley
IA House Candidate Sonya Hicks
US House Candidate Lanon Baccam
US House Candidate Melissa Vine

Hors D’Oeurves
Live Music
Silent Auction
Tickets at:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/spirits-of-freedom

Book Talk on Food Industry
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield, IA
This is a visit by Iowa author Austin Frerick who has just published his first book: Barrons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry.

Why don’t farmers and other growers get a fair price for the raw materials that are processed to make the food we eat?
What affects the price of food and why do we see inflation?

Frerick will be speaking on his research for the book. He deals with the ways lax enforcement of laws has lead to monopolies in our food economy by studying a number of different families whose business is food. Finally, he offers suggestions about what we can do to advocate for breaking up trusts.
Free and open to the public

Lanon Baccam in Greene County
2024-04-10 19:00 | Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA, 50129, United States
Lanon Baccam, Third district candidate for the democratic nomination for congress.

Greene County Central Committee Meeting
2024-04-10 18:00 | Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA, 50129, United States
Monthly Committee Meeting

Fill the Latino Gap in Dallas County/Latinos Presentes En El Condado De Dallas!
2024-04-06 11:00 | Perry VanKirk Career Academy, 1011 2nd Street, Perry, IA, 50220
DCD (Dallas County Democrats) está patrocinando un evento de registro de votantes y educación en Perry el 6 de abril centrado en temas que afectan a la comunidad latina. Los oradores incluyen representantes de DCD y LULAC, así como activistas locales. Estamos encantados de poder ofrecer le la invitación en ambos idiomas!
¡Los veremos allí!
DCD (Dallas County Democrats) is sponsoring a voter registration and education event in Perry on April 6 focused on issues impacting the Latino community. Speakers include DCD and LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) representatives and local activists.
Please join us.

Adair County Central Committee
2024-04-01 17:30 - 19:00 | The Gathering Place (former Presbyterian Church), 102 SW Kent Street, Greenfield, IA, 50849
Central Committee Meeting–final plans for fundraiser for Nicole Loew on April 14

First day to request an Absentee Ballot for Primary Election
2024-03-26 | n/a, n/a, IA

County Democratic Conventions
2024-03-23 | Multiple
Each Iowa county holds a convention to select delegates to the District and State Conventions.
Delegates are also selected to be members of the Convention committees.

Iowa Water Quality - Chris Jones
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield, IA
This is a public lecture by Dr. Chris Jones, recently retired University of Iowa professor, who has spent his career studying Iowa’s waterways and their declining quality.
He will be recommending ways to remedy this problem.
He is the author of The Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth about Agriiculture and Water Quality.
If folks would like to patronize a local business, the Soulshine Food Truck, yummy sandwiches, will be at the Warren Cultural Center about 6:15, and there will be tables upstairs where you can eat.

Meet Your Candidates!
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Wallace Country Life Center, 2773 290th St, Orient, IA, 50858
The 3rd district candidates Lanon Baccam and Melissa Vine will be introducing themselves and taking questions (written & screened) from the audience.
Then the SD12 candidate, Nicole Loew, will speak and the HD23 candidate, Karen Varley, will speak.
Registration starts 1:30 and the event starts 2:00 and runs no later than 4:00.
Informal moments with candidates at the end.

(Event sponsored by: Adair County Democrats, Madison County Democrats, and Union County Democrats)

Polk County Meeting (feat. Melissa Vine)
2024-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, 50310
Join the Polk County Democrats for our monthly meeting. 2024 is a critical year locally and nationally, and we want you to hear from some of our exciting, progressive candidates.
This month we will hear from Third District Congressional Candidate – Melissa Vine.

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

Pint & Politics (feat. Lanon Baccam and Melissa Vine)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pallister Brothers Bar & Taproom, 116 North Market Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Enjoy a casual evening of great conversation with fellow Dems.
Free appetizers.
Take the opportunity to meet 3rd District CONGRESSIONAL candidates Lanon Baccam and Melissa Vine. Pints & Politics, always a good time.
Join us!

SW Collaborative Zoom Meeting
2024-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Special guest speaker Michelle Bruggenthies with ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Team.

Presidential Preference Cards Due
2024-02-19 17:00 | IA
The Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses are now more accessible than ever. Iowa Democrats can cast their Presidential Preference by mail. To request a Presidential Preference Card, fill out the online form below or download a printable form, fill it out, email it or return it in the mail.
Filling out the online form is the fastest way to submit your request. The last day to request a Presidential Preference Card is February 19, 2024. Preference Cards will be mailed out starting on January 12, 2024.
This is the process that will determine which candidate Iowa delegates will vote for at the National Democratic Convention.

SW Collaborative Blue Valentine Party
2024-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | J’s Pizza & Steakhouse, Clarinda, IA, 108 E. Washington St., Clarinda, IA, 51632, United States
MoCo Dems are inviting all Southwest Iowa Democrats to meet at J’s Pizza in Clarinda on Saturday, February 17 11:00 to 1:00. Time to get together to enjoy each other’s company and to share what is happening in our county organizations.

Greene County Central Committee Meeting
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA, 50129, United States

Wapello County Central Committee Meeting
2024-02-15 18:30 | UFCW Local 230 Union Hall, 1305 East Mary Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Monthly Central Committee wth updates from city and county elected officials

Cass County Central Committee Meeting
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage House – Atlantic, 1200 Brookridge Ci, Atlantic, IA, 50022
The Cass County Dems hold our momthly meetings starting with a light potluck. At 6:30 we will move into our meeting with guest speaker and candidate for 3rd District House, Lanon Baccam.WE WILL MOVE INTO OUR MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKER cANDIDATE FOR 3RD dISTRICT hOUSE lANON bACCAM.
Start Date: February 13, 2024
Start Time: 6:00p.m.
All Day?: No
End Date: February 13, 2024
End Time: 8:00 p.m.
County: IA
Venue Name: Heritage House
Venue Address: 1600 Brookridge Circle
Atlantic, Iowa 50022
Submitter’s Name: Denise OBrien
Submitter’s Email: casscountyiadems@gmail.com
Submitter’s Phone: 7122493197

Clarke County Dems (feat. five candidates)
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Osceola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 115 E Washington, Osceola, IA
Our February 8th meeting is super-sized, with five candidates coming! Lanon Baccam & Melissa Vining who want to run against Zach Nunn; Karen Varley- running against Bubba Sorenson (does anyone know what HE’s been doing for us?) Sonya Hicks versus Fry and Nicole Loew versus Amy Sinclair.
Some of our 3rd District Officers may also join us.
It will be an action-packed evening, bring your questions!

2024 Precinct Caucuses
2024-01-15 | TBD
Details to follow

Guthrie County Social and Central Committee Meeting
2023-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Altos Mexican Restaurant, 223 S Division Street, Stuart, IA, 50250

Holiday Teacher Appreciation
2023-12-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Hotel Greenfield, 110 E. Iowa Stree, Greenfield, IA, 50849, United States
We are inviting the teachers of Nodaway Valley CSD and Orient-Macksburg CSD to a holiday open house to show our appreciation for their work! It will be casual with pizza and appetizers.

Jennifer Konfrst in Greene County
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA, 50129, United States
Jennifer Konfrst and her mom, Penni Wheeler Guyler return to Greene County. For questions or additional information, please
contact John Brunow at 515-370-5521 or email at: johnbrunow@me.com.

MoCo Dems Holiday Party
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Join us for our annual Holiday Party. Bring a dish to share. Relax and visit with friends.

Madison County Monthly Meeting
2023-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Madison County Fairgrounds, 1146 W Summit St, Winterset, United States
