Iowa Democratic Party - 3rd Congressional District

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2022-10-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
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Third District Hall of Fame Celebration
2022-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Adair County Fairgrounds, 900 NE Elm St, Greenfield, IA, 50849
Please join 3rd District Democrats on October 15th at 6 PM for our 5th Hall of Fame dinner. We’re excited to be hosted by Adair County Democrats this year at the Adair County Fairgrounds for our annual Hall of Fame celebration fundraiser. This event helps us raise money for the re-election of Congresswoman Cindy Axne while also recognizing the amazing volunteerism and activism of Democrats in IA03.
(see Travel Note below)
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Beef entree, cheesy potatoes, green beans with bacon, and homemade apple crisp. Beverages: iced tea, lemonade, and coffee will also be provided.
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2022 Hall of Fame Award Recipients
Kris Hoffman
Outstanding County Chair

Jennifer Konfrst
Outstanding State Elected Official

Dallas County Democrats
Outstanding County Party

Mike Herbert
Outstanding New Democrat

Anne Gale
Outstanding Supporter/Activist (Central)

Heidi Carter
Outstanding Supporter/Activist (Southwest)

Mary Stewart
Outstanding Supporter/Activist (Southeast)

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Travel Note:
If traveling on I-80 from the east to Greenfield, you’ll need to use the Stuart exit (NOT the Hwy 25 exit to Greenfield); the bridge over I-80 is closed.
Use the Stuart exit (P28) and go south. (You’ll see Democratic candidate signs!!)
Turn west on Hwy 92 to Greenfield.
Turn north onto Hwy 25 and drive about five blocks to the big sign for the Adair County Fairgrounds.

Deidre DeJear Meet & Eat
2022-10-13 12:00 | Osceola Amtrak Station, N Main & E Clay, Osceola, IA
“Osceola Meet and Eat” at the Osceola Amtrak Station
Lunch after the event at the Iron Horse

Conversations with Cindy Axne
2022-10-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Revelton Distillery, 1400 W Clay St., Osceola, IA

Signs For Cindy at KMA Forum in Shenendoah
2022-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | KMA Radio, 209 N Elm, Shenendoah, IA, 61601, United States
Begin meeting at 5:30 to greet and support Cindy Axne when she arrives for the KMA Radio Congressional Forum in Shenendoah. After loudly greeting her with signs, we will listen to the forum as we eat at El Porton Restaurant at 506 S Fremont, Shenendoah. Cindy will stop in to say hi after the forum.

Covered Bridge Festival Parade
2022-10-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Winterset High School, 624 Husky Dr, Winterset, IA, 50273, United States
One of the best-loved events of the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival is the annual parade. The parade begins at the high school at 3:00 pm on Sunday and heads north on 8th Avenue until turning east on Court and continuing to the other side of town (on Court and Washington — click here for printable version).
Parade lineup begins at 1:30 PM at the high school in Winterset.

Firemen's Picnic & Parade
2022-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Atlantic Iowa, Atlantic, IA, United States
Join Cass County and other Southwest Iowa Democrats at the Firemen’s Picnic & Parade on Saturday, October 8th at 6:00 PM. The parade lineup starts at 5:30 PM at 2nd & Sunnyside Lane. Contact Denise O’Brien for more details.

Franken-Grassley Debate
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | IA
Senate candidate Michael Franken will debate Chuck Grassley on Oct 6 at 7:00 PM on Iowa PBS.

3rd Congressional District Debate
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Iowa State Historical Society, Des Moines, IA, United States
KCCI-TV will host the first general election debate between the candidates for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District on Thursday, Oct. 6th at 7PM.

Debate Watch Party (Adair County)
2022-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Hotel Greenfield, 110 E. Iowa Stree, Greenfield, IA, 50849, United States
Group will gather in the lounge of the Hotel Greenfield to watch to debate between Mike Franken and Chuck Grassley. Buy your own beverage. Pizza will be supplied by the Party. All are welcome. 6:30PM at Hotel Greenfield

Debate Watch Party in Red Oak (Montgomery County)
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Firehouse Restaurant, Red Oak, IA, 310 E Washington Ave, Red Oak
Meet at 6:00 at the Firehouse Restaurant where we can eat and then watch the debates at 7:00. Cindy Axne-Zach Nunn Debate and Franken-Grassley Debate.

Oktoberfest Parade (Wapello County)
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | City Square Park – Ottumwa, 1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr., Ottumwa, IA
Join Wapello County Democrats to walk in the Oktoberfest parade in Ottumwa. The parade lineup is on W. Main Street. Please be there no later than 9:30 to walk with Wapello County Dems!
Parade Route

Clarke County Democrats Central Committee
2022-09-26 19:00 | Osceola Chamber Mainstreet office, Osceola, IA, United States
Dave and the folks who have been working on the fundraising letter will be present at the meeting at 6:15. If you could come early to help address, stamp, and stuff envelopes, your help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Pancake Day Parade (Appanoose County)
2022-09-24 13:00 - 13:30 | Main Street – Centerville, Main Street, Centerville, IA
Join Cindy Axne and Appanoose County Democrats at the Pancake Day Parade. The parade starts at 1:00 PM, but line-up begins at noon just north of the city square. Hope to see you there. Learn more here: www.pactiowa.org/pancake-day/

Candidate Meet and Greet
2022-09-23 16:17 - 18:09 | Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum, 300 N 16th St, Clarinda, IA, 51632
Page County Democrats are hosting a Meet and Greet for Tripp Narup (Senate District 9) and Pat Shipley (House District 17) on September 23, 2022. we will gather at the Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum (300 N 16 St) from 4:17 to 6:09 p.m.
We are lucky to live in Iowa and have direct access to Tripp and Pat. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with them! For more information, call Heidi Carter at 712-542-4072

All Aboard the Blue Express – Greene County Fundraiser
2022-09-22 17:45 - 20:30 | Grand Junction Community Center, 212 Main Street E, Grand Junction, IA, 50107, United States
Greene County Democrats invite you to Grand Junction, where two great rail lines converge, for an evening on the Blue Express at the Community Center on September 22. Doors open at 5:45, Dinner at 6:30 and Program begins at 7:00 pm.

Tickets Available online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blue.express

Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger will be Conductor for the evening; VIP guests will be some of the Democratic candidates we are supporting for local, state and national offices in the upcoming November 8, 2022 elections.

Ride along with local candidates Deb McDonald and Mike Holden; J.D. Scholten and Gary Overla to the Iowa House, Diedre DeJear to Terrace Hill; Rob Sand and John Norwood to the Iowa Capitol; and Admiral Michael Franken and Representative Cindy Axne to the U.S. Capitol.

The Blue Express evening will include hearing from candidates, in person and virtually, conversation with other Democrats, a catered dinner, and a silent auction.

Buy your tickets online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blue.express

In person at Rasmussen Law Office, 115 E Lincolnway, Jefferson
Or Call or Email Tori Riley (515-370-3787 or vjriley1@hotmail.com)
Reservations deadline is Monday, September 19, 2022 so don’t delay.

If you are unable to attend, you may support Greene County Democrats with a one-time or monthly contribution here. Contributions may be mailed to Greene County Democrats Treasurer, PO Box 13, Jefferson, IA 50129.

Our fares and contributions will support the Greene and Guthrie County Democrats’ efforts to register and educate voters, and advocate for healthcare, public education, social justice and equality; mitigating climate change, local food and clean water – things we care about.
PLEASE – Join us! Let’s keep this train a’rolling down a blue track ….

State Auditor Rob Sand – Public Town Hall (Dallas County)
2022-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Windfield Park, 114 Windfield Pkwy, Waukee, IA, 50263
State Auditor, Rob Sand, is excited to share the work of his office and, just as importantly, to hear from Iowans about ways to make our state better and protect taxpayers.
(This is an event of the State Auditors office. Not a political event. No partisan signs, please.)

Steak Fry 2022
2022-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Des Moines Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
The Polk County Democratic Party is proud to announce the 2022 Steak Fry on Saturday, September 17 at Water Works Park! This year marks 50 years since the first Steak Fry, so join in a special celebration! Polk County Democrats are absolutely thrilled that Congressman and Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries will be headlining this year’s event.
Gates will open at 12:00 PM. The program is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM.
Individual tickets are available for just $35. The event will be catered this year by Orchestrate Hospitality. Steak, chicken, or a vegan option will be included with sides of deviled egg potato salad and Mexican corn salad in the ticket price. As always, kids 12 and under eat for free. Hardship tickets may be available by sending a request to polkdems@gmail.com. Please send any accessibility requests to polkdems@gmail.com.

Creston Balloon Days
2022-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Creston Sale Barn, 201 N Cherry St, Creston, IA, 50801, United States
Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 AM. The parade will include marching bands, balloonists and so much more. Come march with the Union County Democrats. Line up begins at 9:30 near the Sale Barn (201 N Cherry St, Creston, IA 50801)

3rd District Communications Committee Meeting
2022-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 | virtual
The 3rd District Communications Committee will be meeting on September 12th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The committee will continue to work on focus team activities. The Communications Committee has started four core focus teams — a website team, a literature team, a signs team, and a social media team. The Committee will discuss ongoing updates to the District website, promotion of voter registration data at county party meetings, and the development of a membership/contact information database. All are invited to attend. Contact Cecille Thompson to learn more about the Committee.

Monroe County: Conversations with Cindy Axne
2022-09-08 16:00 - 16:45 | Albia Dairy Bar, 803 S. Clinton St., Albia, IA, 52531, United States
Join Congresswoman Cindy Axne for a conversation on the issues that matter to you and hear from Rep. Axne on her priorities for Iowa.
Thursday, September 8th @ 4 PM at the Albia Dairy Bar (803 S. Clinton St. Albia, IA 52531)
RSVP: mobilize.us/axneforcongress/event/502611

Wapello County: Conversations with Cindy Axne
2022-09-08 13:30 - 14:15 | Coal Palace Café and Books, 226 W. Main St., Ottumwa, IA, 52501, United States
Join Congresswoman Cindy Axne for a conversation on the issues that matter to you and hear from Rep. Axne on her priorities for Iowa.
Thursday, September 8th @ 1:30 PM at Coal Palace Café and Books (226 W. Main St. Ottumwa, IA 52501)
RSVP: mobilize.us/axneforcongress/event/502612

Matt Greiner Fundraiser
2022-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Appanoose County Democrats Headquarters, 129 N. 13th Street, Centerville, IA, United States
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 5:30 PM at the Appanoose County Democratic Party Headquarters at 129 North 13th Street, Centerville, IA
Bring a snack, dessert or salad!
Call Becky Johnson at 641-895-3277 if you have any questions

Greene County: Conversations with Cindy Axne
2022-09-07 13:00 - 14:00 | The Greene Bean Coffee Shop, 202 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA, 50129, United States
Join Congresswoman Cindy Axne for a conversation on the issues that matter to you and hear from Rep. Axne on her priorities for Iowa.

Wednesday, September 7th @ 1 PM at Greene Bean Coffee Shop, 202 N Wilson Ave Jefferson, IA 50129 RSVP: mobilize.us/axneforcongress/event/502601

Guthrie County Fair Parade
2022-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Guthrie Center, Guthrie Center, IA
Line-up: School Street – one hour before parade

Guthrie County Fair
2022-09-02 12:00 | Guthrie County Fairgrounds, 408 W State St, Guthrie Center, IA, 50115
Guthrie County Democrats will have a booth staffed with volunteers.

Meet & Greet with Congresswoman Cindy Axne
2022-09-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Home of Craig Fielding & Denny Busch, Provided After RSVP, Winterset
Join fellow Madison County Democrats at the home of Craig Fielding & Denny Busch in Winterset, IA on Thursday, September 1st at 6PM
Suggested Contribution Levels
$25 – Guest
$50 – Friend
$100 – Sponsor
$250 – Patron
$500 – Champion
RSVP HERE

Contributions or gifts to Cindy Axne for Congress are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are subject to the prohibitions and limitations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. An individual may contribute up to $2,900 per election cycle; a couple may contribute $5,800. A federal multi-candidate political committee (PAC) may contribute up to $5,000 per election. Federal law prohibits contributions from corporations, labor organizations, banks, federal contractors, and foreign nationals who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle.
