Caucus Night is TONIGHT! Registration for Urbandale's Polk County residents will begin at Olmsted Elementary at 6:15 p.m. Park in front (in the lot facing Lions Park) and check-in at the front entrance. Join us to connect with other Dems and build a strong coalition ahead of the Midterm Elections!
We're excited to celebrate our volunteers and share some sweet treats at our monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 4! Join us at Felix & Oscars! We'll hear from Polk County Dems Chair Bill Brauch, who will shine a light on the work of the Polk County Democrats Central Committee.
Congratulations to Amy Croll and Joe Cacciatore on their re-election to the Urbandale City Council, and to Hannah Horton, Rodrigo Santizo, and Rachel Kent to the Urbandale Community School Board. Final results are below:
www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-audit...
www.dallascountyiowa.gov/503/Elections
Today’s the day! Make sure to get out and vote if you haven’t already! The polls are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Find your polling place at this link:
apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
Have you voted yet? If not, make a plan to visit the polls — Election Day is TOMORROW! You can vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at your polling place. Find out where you vote at the link below.
apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
Return your mail-in ballot before it’s too late! All ballots must arrive at the county election office no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4. Postmarks DO NOT count, so act quickly!
Tomorrow is the last day to request an absentee ballot, and all requests must arrive at the election office by 5 p.m. Make a plan to vote early, request your ballot in person, or vote on Election Day Nov. 4!
Early voting begins today in Polk & Dallas counties! Vote early in Polk County at 2309 Euclid Ave. In Dallas County, you can vote early at 210 N 10th Street. If you requested a ballot by mail, it will arrive soon and should be mailed back right away!
📢 Rally Alert! 📢 The next "No Kings" protest is scheduled for this Saturday, October 18! Gather at the west side of the Iowa State Capitol at noon. We've seen a strong showing at past events this year and expect no less from this upcoming Saturday. Join the crowd and raise your voice!
Municipal elections are coming up, and now is the time to request your absentee ballot! Ballots will be mailed in October, and early voting begins October 15, before Election Day on Nov. 4. Note that Polk County's early voting location has changed to 2309 Euclid Ave. www.polkdems.com/vote-polk
We had so much fun gathering during our Sunday FUNDay event this past Sunday. Thanks to everyone who attended, donated, and/or volunteered! And a special thanks to our featured guest and honoree Former State Rep. John Forbes!
📢 Rally Alert! 📢 Trump is headed to Des Moines on July 3, and there are two rallies planned:
📌10 a.m.: The IDP + Polk Co Dems, rally against Trump's budget bill, Windsor Heights Community & Events Center
📌Noon: Progress Iowa + Indivisible Iowa + other orgs, The People's Agenda, Cowles Commons
Hey-hey! Ho-ho! Donald Trump has got to go! #nokings
📢 Rally Alert! 📢 We're joining the No Kings Mass Protest at the Iowa State Capitol at noon on Saturday. This is a nationwide day of action and a chance to speak up against authoritarianism! More details below: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78...
📢 Action Alert! 📢 Tell Gov. Reynolds to VETO SF 659, a bill that threatens to unnecessarily pull vital funding away from 911 dispatch centers in Iowa. Learn more by watching the linked video, and use this link to speak out: governor.iowa.gov/contact-offi...
We’re bringing back our Sunday FUNDay family event and fundraiser in July, and we can’t wait to see you there! We'll be honoring former State House Rep. John Forbes. Get your tickets at this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/sunda...
Join our monthly meeting on Thursday, May 1, to hear from Progress Iowa and Polk County Sheriff Kevin Schneider!
📢 Take Action Now! 📢 Speak out against SF 180, a bill that would ban Iowa employers from requiring essential safety measures during outbreaks. Submit a public comment, or email subcommittee members Skyler Wheeler (skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov) & Steven Holt (steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov).
📢 Rally Alert! 📢 Join the crowd at the "Remove Reverse Reclaim Rally" on Saturday, April 5, and take a stand against corrupt politicians and executive overreach! More details below. Hosted by the Iowa Coalition in partnership with Bitches Get Stuff Done and The 50501 Movement.
Our next monthly meeting is coming up on Thursday, April 3! New members are always welcome, and we love catching up with returning members. More details below!
Looking for a chance to come together with other like-minded Iowans? Rep. J.D. Scholten's "We the People Rally" will be a great opportunity coming up at 1 p.m. THIS SATURDAY at xBk Live in Des Moines. #iowademocrats
📢 TOMORROW! 📢 Gov. Tim Walz is holding a townhall in Des Moines! Get your tickets and find additional details below! #IowaDemocrats
Thanks for joining us, Paula!
Reminder that we'll be gathering at Felix & Oscars to take action together TOMORROW! Join us at 5 p.m. Please feel free to bring a friend! If you're interested in emailing state legislators, you're also welcome to bring a laptop. We'll have postcards on hand, as well. See you soon!
We're hosting an "Evening of Action" at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 9! Join us at Felix & Oscar's. We'll provide an overview of timely bills/issues and go over a variety of ways to speak out. Then, we'll take action together. RSVP not required but helpful: forms.gle/SctLDEqeYChP...
📢 Action Alert! 📢 Two bills criminalizing homelessness are moving through the Iowa House and Senate. Speak out against SSB 1195/HSB 286. They would ban "public camping" and "public sleeping" and jail/fine those in violation. Link to comment on the Senate bill: www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/m...
We're excited to welcome State Auditor Rob Sand to our monthly meeting this week at Felix & Oscars! We're gathering for dinner on Thursday, March 6, at 5:45 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Existing and new members are welcome, along with members of nearby neighborhood groups!
📢 Action Alert 📢 This bill could ban the Covid-19 vaccine & other gene-based vaccines in Iowa. Contact subcommittee members TODAY and tell them to vote NO on SF360:
Doug Campbell: doug.campbell@legis.iowa.gov
Dennis Guth: dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov
Molly Donahue: molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
📢 Show up, speak up! 📢 Public hearing THURSDAY at 9:30 a.m. on legislation to remove civil rights protections for transgender Iowans. Now is the time to fill the Iowa State Capitol with dissenting voices. Register against the bill and leave a public comment: www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/p...
📢 Rally Alert! 📢 We'll be back at Rep. Zach Nunn's office at 10:30 a.m. on 2/25 ahead of a vote that could slash funding for Medicaid, food assistance, and other essential programs. Rally with other #IowaDemocrats and demand protection for these programs. Address is 400 Locust St. in Des Moines.
