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Join us Wednesday, March 18 and hear from our two very special guest speakers. Don't forget to bring laundry detergent! Or donate here secure.actblue.com/donate/deter...
***Note new location for this meeting***

13.03.2026 23:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7075 Ashworth Rd., WDM

Woodland Hills Community Church (formerly Fox Creek Center)

33365 335th St, Waukee
Westwood Baptist Church
895 S. 60th, WDM

13.03.2026 20:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

--WDM residents who live in DALLAS COUNTY: vote early at the Dallas County Auditor, 210 N 10th Street Adel. Or vote on election day at any of the following, regardless of your precinct:
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13.03.2026 20:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

--WDM residents who live in POLK COUNTY: you can vote early at the Polk County Auditor Election Office, 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. Or find your voting location here sos.iowa.gov/error/404.as... and vote on election day.

13.03.2026 20:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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The West Des Moines City Council Runoff Election is set for March 17, 2026 when polls will be open from 7am-8pm. Candidates for the at-large seat are:
Fannette Elliott (D)
Katherine Harrington (D)
⬇️ where to vote

13.03.2026 20:36 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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04.03.2026 17:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Passage should stop the Trump administration from launching military strikes on Iran without congressional
authorization. Congress must maintain its war powers authority and prevent military escalation in Iran. Call:

Chuck Grassley 202-224-3744
Joni Ernst 202-224-3254
Zach Nunn 202-225-5476

02.03.2026 15:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congress must maintain its authority as a strong check on the executive branch and prevent the Trump administration from leading us into another unlawful war.

Call your elected representatives. Ask them to:
Please vote to support the H Congressional Resolution. ⬇️

02.03.2026 15:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

⚡️ STORM ALERT

STOP Unauthorized Military
Strikes on IRAN
H.Con.Res 38, SJ.Res 59

Congress must maintain its authority as a strong check on the executive branch and prevent the Trump administration from leading us into another unlawful war.

Call your elected representatives.
Ask them to: ⬇️

02.03.2026 15:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Voters can still vote early, register or make changes to their registration, including on Election Day.

26.02.2026 20:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mail requests to Dallas County Auditor, 210 N 10th Street Adel, Iowa 50003

Last day to submit Absentee Ballot Requests: March 2
Requests must be received by Monday, March 2nd @ 5pm.
Pre-Registration Deadline: March 2nd.

26.02.2026 20:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Key Dates re: Absentee Ballot Requests

--For WDM residents who live in POLK COUNTY: Mail requests to the Polk County Auditor Election Office, 2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50310.

--For West Des Moines residents who live in DALLAS COUNTY: see ⬇️

26.02.2026 20:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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WDM City Council Runoff Election is set for March 17 (polls will be open from 7am-8pm) The candidates are:

- Fannette Elliott (D)
- Katherine Harrington (D)

To request an absentee ballot:
sos.iowa.gov/voters/absen...
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26.02.2026 20:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

Rallying the Midwest’s sharpest comics for a night that brings big laughs to a bigger purpose. This lineup delivers punchlines that hit and moments that matter.

All proceeds support Iowa Movement for Migrant Justice.

Tickets are on sale now!

26.02.2026 20:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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JUST ANNOUNCED 🎤✨

Underground Comedy Des Moines & xBk present:
A Pretti Good Comedy Show
A Stand-Up Benefit for Iowa’s Immigrant Community

📅 Sunday, March 1
🚪 Doors 6pm Show 7pm
All Ages (may not be suitable for under 16)
🪑 Fully seated, first come first served
🎟️ wl.eventim.us/event/pretti...

26.02.2026 20:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Please call or email your own Representative.
More importantly, email or call these sub-committee members.

samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov (R)
dan.gehlbach@legis.iowa.gov (R)
heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov (D)

Switchboard #515-281-3221.

17.02.2026 15:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

There is no accountability required as to how these tax dollars are spent.
-Our tax dollars in the general fund will be used for these payments, estimated $120,000,000 a year.)
- Nothing in this bill mandates a reporting process. No student progress reports or study plans or attendance records.

17.02.2026 15:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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STORM ALERT HF2078
‘Opportunity Tax Credit Act’
$4000 tax credit or cash payment for each K-12 homeschooled student

- Public tax dollars ($4000 a year) to be given to parents/guardians for each homeschooled student

Oppose this bill! ⬇️

17.02.2026 15:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Click here to check on your registration or find your polling place. apps.sos.iowa.gov/.../voterreg...

13.02.2026 21:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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West Des Moines City Council has called for a special election to be held on Tuesday, February 17, to fill the at-large council seat formally held by Renee Hardman.
Candidates for the at-large seat are:
Fannette Elliott-D
Katherine Harrington-D
Shad Clayton-R

See comments for more

13.02.2026 21:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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Join us Wednesday, Feb. 18, for our monthly meeting at Gilroy’s, 6:30pm. Gubernatorial candidate Julie Stauch will be our guest speaker.

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If you’re fed up with the Legislature’s conservative and misaligned agenda, let your legislators know! Join Storm. Call Kay Mackey today at 515-450-3536.

10.02.2026 16:17 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Make sure you are following IA LEGIS WATCH. www.facebook.com/share/184Avz...
This page will post bills and subcommittee meetings we need to look out for. Make sure you are sharing the posts.

Thank you to all that run that page! You all are fantastic!

07.02.2026 20:44 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Call Senators Ernst (202) 224-3254
& Grassley (202) 224-3744

Remove ICE from Minnesota IMMEDIATELY!

No ICE funding - they MUST BE reigned in.

28.01.2026 22:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Please note: a candidate forum for the West Des Moines City Council At - Large seat will be held on February 11 at 6:30 PM at City Hall. 

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This is what democracy looks like www.facebook.com/share/1A9bmj...

25.01.2026 21:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Protest Trump on Tuesday! www.facebook.com/share/p/183n...

25.01.2026 21:10 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Join us Wednesday for our monthly meeting at Gilroy’s 6:30pm. www.facebook.com/share/1ASkG5...

19.01.2026 21:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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members.wdmchamber.org/events/detai...

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Iowa Clean Future Forum, sponsored by the WDM Dems TONIGHT January 13, 6:30 pm, WDM Public Library Community Room. Free and open to the public.

Our speakers will explore Iowa’s rising cancer rates and the environmental connection and what we can do about it.

13.01.2026 18:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0