Iowa Democratic Party - 3rd Congressional District

Workshop 2021 - Building a Blue Bench In Iowa (Session 4)
2021-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Agenda:

Silent Auction County Baskets Results
Using Robert’s Rules of Order
Late-Breaking Hot Topics

State Senate Update
Redistricting Update
2020 Debrief Update
Hughes Project Update

Fremont County Fundraiser
2021-10-10 12:00 - 13:30 | The Gathering Place (former Presbyterian Church), 102 SW Kent Street, Greenfield, IA, 50849
Annual FUNDRAISER for Fremont County Dems!
Dinner served
Special Speakers!

Warren County Fall Tailgate
2021-10-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Indianola Fairgrounds, 1400 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, 50125

1st Friday Event - Palmquist Tipi Village
2021-10-01 17:00 | IA
Join us as we visit these amazing handmade replicas of authentic Native American tipis on the Palmquist farm. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy a camp fire and visit with friends.

Polk County Central Committee Meeting
2021-09-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Maestro Conference Call
Join your Polk County Dems for our September meeting!
We’ll be joined by our third group of local candidates on the ballot this November: Grimes City Council incumbent David Gisch, Ankeny City Council candidate Bill Lu, Des Moines City Council incumbent Josh Mandelbaum, Johnston City Council incumbent Rhonda Martin, and Des Moines City Council candidate Brandi Webber.
You can register here:
https://myaccount.maestroconference.com/…/8U972DPQEXL19QHR
All Democrats are welcome!

Latino Heritage Festival
2021-09-25 18:00 | IA
Join your Polk County Dems as we host a booth, register voters, and check the activity status of voters at the Latino Heritage Festival!

Are You Speaking to Me? How to Message More Effectively: A Rural Caucus Forum
2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join our Rural Caucus forum with Erin Moyinhan, Communications Director Iowa Democratic Party, and Amber Gustafson, founder of OPE! PAC and a gun safety advocate. How do we define in clear and concise and appealing language what the Democrat’s message really is—what is the process that we should be using? Does the “Build Back Better” slogan appeal to rural Iowa? There is criticism of Democrats that they don’t know how to talk to rural Iowans—words like elitist or out-of-touch are used to describe Democrats. Are there messages that resonate better in rural Iowa than in the metros of the state? What is the best way to confront the stereotypes of Democrats that the Republicans put out there? Discuss this and more with us!

MoCo Dems September Meeting
2021-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Chautauqua Park (Red Oak, Iowa), 1441 Des Moines Street, Red Oak, IA, 51566
September monthly MoCo Dems meeting
Special Guest Speaker – Charla Schmid – Montgomery County Supervisor
She will be there to answer your questions and give us an update on happenings in Montgomery County
We will meet at Chautauqua Park in Red Oak – outside and ability for folks to social distance.

Polk County Steak Fry
2021-09-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Des Moines Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
Join your fellow Democrats from across Iowa as we celebrate the 2021 Steak Fry! We’ll be welcoming a Congresswoman Lauren Underwood along with our 2022 U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates. Giant parade marches of candidates and their supporters, food trucks, sizzling grills, music, and all that we’ve come to know and love about the event will be back on full display.
Tickets will still be $35. Attendees will be able to choose steak, chicken, or vegan meals. Any accommodation requests can be emailed to polkdems@gmail.com.
You can purchase your tickets and sponsorships now at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2021steakfry
All Democrats are welcome!

Cass County Meeting
2021-09-15 18:30 | IA

Multicultural Fall Festival
2021-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Evelyn K Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
Join your Polk County Dems and Heart of Des Moines Dems as we host a booth, register voters, and check the activity status of voters at the Multicultural Fall Festival!

Montgomery County Social
2021-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Villisca City Park, Villisca, IA, 50864

Pleasant Hill Parade
2021-09-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Doanes Park, 5 Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA
Join your Polk County Dems as we march in the Family Fun Fest Parade for Pleasant Hill!
The parade starts at Doanes Park at 10:00 AM and will end at City Hall.
All Democrats are welcome!

Mills County Monthly Meeting
2021-09-02 07:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Dave Muhlbauer | Heart of Iowa Democrats 1st Wednesday Speaker Series
2021-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Virtual Event
Join Heart of Iowa Democrats (Benton, Iowa, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama counties) for our 1st Wednesday Speaker Series discussion with Dave Muhlbauer, Candidate for US Senate in 2022, Farmer, and Former Vice Chairman of the Crawford County Board of Supervisors. Dave is a fifth-generation farmer and third-generation politician from Crawford County. He will discuss why he’s running for the US Senate, what he envisions for Iowa’s future, and will take your questions.
This event will take place virtually, and you must register in advance via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to registrants the day prior to the event.
Closed captions will be available.
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Back To School Supply Drive & Social
2021-08-31 18:30 | Rookie’s Sports Bar, Clive, 2180 NW 156th St, Clive, IA, 50325

AUGUST Constituency Caucus Virtual Social
2021-08-26 18:00 - 19:30 | IA
Virtual Event
The IDP Political department is hosting a statewide constituency virtual social – democratic constituents, community activists and advocates are all invited to be apart of the social hour conversations.
We also love to support our local businesses and encourage folks who can to buy their beverage and food of choice from a a local/small resto business to consume during the social hour. We look forward to hearing what folks have ordered 🙂
Sign up here!

This event meets ADA standards

Live captioning
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Iowa State Fair Parade
2021-08-11 18:15 - 20:15 | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Join the Iowa Democratic Party during the Iowa State Fair Parade!
Held the night before the Iowa State Fair each year, we will be among high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, and special causes as we stroll through downtown Des Moines!
Lineup will begin at 5:15pm, and the parade will begin at 6:15 p.m in downtown Des Moines on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The parade route starts at the State Capitol Complex and marches west on Grand to 15th Street, and the Iowa Democratic Party will be set up at Lot 18 on Des Moines Street and East 12th Street.
Only vehicles that will be traveling down the parade route will be allowed on the Capitol complex. Parade participants that will be riding with someone else or walking should park near the end of the route, at the State Fairgrounds. There is an option of taking the free “D-Line” shuttle to the parade until 6:00pm, and riders can find stops along Grand Avenue and Locust Street.
Throwing or handing out candy, water balloons, promotional material or any other items from entry is prohibited.
Masks are welcome!
Come and join fellow Democrats as we march through downtown Des Moines, and enjoy the celebration!

Rally for Science in Schools
2021-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Progress Summit: Iowa - SESSION 1 (Post Election Reports and Recommendations)
2021-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Inspired by Iowa’s Deep Roots activists, Chris Adcock, a rural organizer and the 3rd Vice Chair-Rural Action for the Iowa Democratic Party, “Progress Summit: Iowa.”
The Summit itself will consist of two virtual events, one held on August 8th and the other on August 29th. The overarching goal of “Progress Summit: Iowa” is to open and increase communication and collaboration within Iowa’s Democratic activists, volunteers, marginalized communities, and advocacy groups and to provide a platform for groups to share information and best practices. We believe this is the next step in ensuring more Democrats are elected up and down the ticket, regain the majority in the Iowa Legislature, and send more Iowa Democrats to Washington DC.
Post-Election Reports and Recommendations: August 8, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30pm (virtual)
5-10 minute presentations from groups that have produced a post-election report and/or a recommendations report for future elections
Groups are asked to share their main conclusions and recommendations from their work as a slide presentation.
Anyone interested in learning about the reports may attend & reports will be shared with all attendees.
Presenters: submit your Presenter Registration here no later than July 31: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_yEcz3sZhGYBJZBmlh13TB_rYbXIo68YbYJjZAAAvorlodg/viewform
Attendees: register here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu6trz4rEtz4q_-LBYHoH4PIIA9uKMdp

Big Summer Picnic
2021-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Viking Lake Lower Picnic Shelter, 2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA, 51573, United States

Progress Summit: Iowa - SESSION 2: Volunteer Community and Advocacy Groups)
2021-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Inspired by Iowa’s Deep Roots activists, Chris Adcock, a rural organizer and the 3rd Vice Chair-Rural Action for the Iowa Democratic Party, introduces “Progress Summit: Iowa.”
The Summit itself will consist of two virtual events, one held on August 8th and the other on August 29th. The overarching goal of “Progress Summit: Iowa” is to open and increase communication and collaboration within Iowa’s Democratic activists, volunteers, marginalized communities, and advocacy groups and to provide a platform for groups to share information and best practices. We believe this is the next step in ensuring more Democrats are elected up and down the ticket, regain the majority in the Iowa Legislature, and send more Iowa Democrats to Washington DC.
Volunteer Community and Advocacy Groups: August 29, 2021, 2:00pm (virtual)
This is a platform for groups across Iowa to explain their unique vision, methods, membership, geography, resources, measures of success, etc.
Information will be 5×5 Presentations – groups have 5 Slides in 5 minutes
In order to broaden the Democratic ecosystem beyond the official party structures, presenters are intended to be groups beyond Democratic County Party & Constituency Caucus structure
If you are interested in presenting special projects or initiatives within the party structure, please register as a presenter and someone from the Summit planning team will be in touch.
Presenters: submit your Presenter Registration here no later than August 8, 2021: https://forms.gle/ZHFRpQ6RTYWwYEC46
Attendees: register here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfuCgrjIjG9GRXDmEOJ84GJ8fhR44AQZ9
