Event Description: Check in with friends and neighbors who share your values! We’ll have speakers and give updates on how things are going in the Iowa Legislature and what’s ahead in the city and school board elections. Join us to be part of the solution! Newcomers always welcome!

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Prairieview School (Media Room), 655 SE University Ave., Waukee, IA 50263 (Use the main entrance on the South side of the school. Parking in South & West lots. Handicap Accessible parking is available in both lots. However, South lot is closer to the entrance.)

Notes: For more information on the Southeast Dallas County Democrats (Iowa) and all of our events, visit our Website HERE and our FaceBook page HERE.  

Event Description: Iowa CCI 2026 Legislative Session - Monthly Organizing Meeting

We will be coming together each month through the end of the legislative session to learn about the issues, get updated on progress in the work, and strategize about next steps.

On December 9th we will be joined by Iowa Farmers Union Executive Director Matt Russell. Matt will help us differentiate between Big Ag and farmers who are trapped in the system. As well as how federal cuts are impacting farmers and conservation practices in Iowa.

Event by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI).

RSVP then share it with others who care about creating a better food & farm system!

REGISTER HERE AND ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT

Location: Virtual Event via Zoom. Register using the above link.

Event Description: Learn. Connect. Activate. Join us for a powerful, hands-on community gathering focused on expanding grassroots response and care across Iowa. You’ll learn from Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice organizers about how to participate in the rapid response networks that protect our neighbors from ICE raids, community defense teams that build mutual aid infrastructure, and the humanitarian teams providing emergency support to those in crisis.

We’ll dive into the critical work of feeding each other, including the food rescue initiative of Supply Hive, which redistributes surplus food to feed communities across the state, directly fueling DMARC’s network and ensuring no one goes hungry. We’ll also learn about the safe spaces Feed Des Moines creates for LGBTQIA+ community members, and how to get involved. Representatives from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP Iowa) and materials from the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) will also be present.

This is justice in action — and you’ll learn how to plug in, wherever in Iowa you are. Unity comes from community.

Beyond learning, this event is about connection and creation. You’ll have the chance to co-author community zines, using your voice in any capacity to amplify stories and solutions that matter. Whether you show up with a pen, a paintbrush, or your presence, your contribution is significant.

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE!

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Horizon Line Coffee, 1417 Walnut Street, Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309

Event Description: Join a group of concerned citizens for a peaceful protest for democracy on Mondays.
Bring a sign and a chair if you like, but mostly bring your passion for real change!

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: 1963 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265

(Note: People will gather here on the sidewalk This is next to Walgreens and across the street from Hy-Vee.)

Check out the West Des Moines Democrats’ website HERE for more info on the organization.

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.

Event Description: The government shutdown is over, but tens of millions of people remain at risk of losing access to SNAP benefits, Medicare, and other essential programs — all to pay for tax breaks for corporations and the rich.

Join Food & Water Watch, AFL-CIO, PSL Iowa, and other allies on Saturday, Dec. 6 to protest against these massive cuts and demand immediate action from our elected Representative Zach Nunn!

This mobilization will kick off at Cowles Commons, right outside Nunn's office in Des Moines, where Feed Des Moines will be collecting donations for food distribution and community aid. Together we'll organize community aid and rally to ensure our message reaches every elected official in Iowa:

HANDS OFF SNAP - HANDS OFF HEALTHCARE - HANDS OFF OUR DEMOCRACY!

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE VIA MOBILIZE

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM CST

Location: Cowles Commons (outside Repesentative Zach Nunn's DSM Office), 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Event Description: ✨✨✨Fed-Up Friday will return, Spring 2026! ✨✨✨

TODAY = Final FED-UP Friday until Spring 2026. We will be replacing weekly action with other activities. Please stay tuned!

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND AND RECEIVE EVENT INFO/UPDATES

We are focusing on the unaffordability of the MAGA GOP led agenda!

Tell Zach Nunn we need affordable healthcare and demand expansion of the ACA credits! He must support and sign the discharge petition to extend ACA credits for 3 years.

We stand together against the incompetence and cruelty of the majority, trifecta, GOP led government!

~ Indivisible 515 Team

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM CT

Location: U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn’s Office, Capitol Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2304, USA.

Event Description: Grimes Area Democrats’ December 2025 Meeting! Join us to learn about what’s happening and how to get involved. Help us keep the momentum going!

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Location: Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd., Grimes, IA 50111

Notes: For more info on the Grimes Area Democrats, check out our website HERE and follow us on Facebook HERE.

Event Description: Bring a friend and join us for our monthly meeting. All are welcome!

As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating our volunteers with a sweet treat at our December meeting! Join us tonight to enjoy homemade cookies and reflect on our volunteers’ accomplishments in 2026. Order dinner and drinks at Felix & Oscars at 6 p.m., and we’ll provide dessert! After a half-hour of socializing, our meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. During the meeting, we'll hear from our guest speaker, Polk County Democrats Chair Bill Brauch, who will share details about what it means to join the Polk County Democrats Central Committee.

Update: We're working with UCAN to help support local families during the holidays! If you can, please bring a Wal-Mart gift card to the meting to donate to UCAN's adopt-a-family program.

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Dinner at 6:00 PM; Meeting begins at 6:30 PM)

Location: Felix & Oscar’s Restaurant, 4050 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Note: For more info on the Urbandale Area Democrats, visit the website HERE.

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, Novmber 29, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.

Event Description: Join a group of concerned citizens for a peaceful protest for democracy on Mondays.
Bring a sign and a chair if you like, but mostly bring your passion for real change!

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: 1963 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265

(Note: People will gather here on the sidewalk This is next to Walgreens and across the street from Hy-Vee.)

Check out the West Des Moines Democrats’ website HERE for more info on the organization.

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, Novmber 22, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.

Event Description: We are FED-UP!!!

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND AND RECEIVE EVENT INFO/UPDATES

We are meeting inside the Capitol Square building, outside of Nunn's Office.

We continue to focus on:

• Releasing the full Epstein Files; and

• Affordability: Increasing healthcare costs due to the ACA cuts, cost of food due to SNAP cuts and Tariffs, and Medicaid cuts along with new bureaucratic red-tape.

We are asking Nunn to support the Democrat-led discharge petition to extend the ACA credits. Learn more here: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/10/obamacare-aca-subsidies-extension-shutdown-00646147

Please bring your signs calling out Nunn for gutting our healthcare system with nothing to take its place. He also voted to cut SNAP, Medicaid, and ACA support funding.

We remind all participants:

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn’s Office, Capitol Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2304, USA.

Event Description: Do you wish you had the knowledge base to identify what your elected State Representative is doing during the legislative session? Do they serve on a committee that piques your values? What is the difference between a study bill and a bill? How do you learn when public hearings will be held? How can you track legislative progress?

Knowledgeable leaders, Kay Mackey, recently named the Outstanding State Volunteer of the Iowa Democratic Party, and Marti Anderson, a State legislator for 10 years, will provide background information and be available to respond to your specific questions. These two women will also explain STORM, a network of over 600 people that receives weekly information regarding upcoming legislative issues. The presenters request that you have your computers/laptops charged and ready to use, as they will be instructing the participants in "hands-on" use of tracking legislative bills.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING HERE:

https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/GcKfzU3eSXCV0c4vchnQxw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM CST.

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Register using the above link.

Event Description: Join Next Century Forum (NCF) for our November 2025 Meeting! We are a group of Iowa Democrats focused on networking with voters ages 18-40 in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Not a member yet? You can join here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncfmembership
ANYONE is welcome! And if you don't live in the metro, we have a virtual option available!
Fee free to arrive closer to 6:00 PM if you want to order any food or drinks.
Questions? Contact Lexi at: lexi@nextcenturyforum.com

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Location: Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio, 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA.

Note: FaceBook Link to NCF Event HERE.

Event Description: We’ve submitted resolutions to several school boards and passed three so far calling on the State Legislature to fund public education at 5% annually and phase out the private vouchers. We’ve met thousands of people across Iowa who know the critical importance of our public schools.

But how do we keep this momentum going and build a grassroots force to be reckoned with? Join us on Nov 19 at 7pm over Zoom to share what we’ve learned across school districts and help brainstorm how we can build the power needed to win a statewide increase in funding for public schools.

Event by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI).

REGISTER HERE. Then you will be sent the Zoom Link for the event.

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location: Virtual Event via Zoom. Register through above link.

Event Description: Gathering together all the Democrats in the West Des Moines area! Join us for our monthly meeting! Newcomers always welcome! Food will be available for order starting at 6:00 PM, and the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio, 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA

Notes: For more info on the West Des Moines Democrats, visit our website HERE and our Facebook Page.

Event Description: Dallas County Democrats’ Central Committee (CC) Meeting for November 2025.

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025.

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM CT.

Location: The Community House, 1016 Main Street, Adel, IA 50003

Contact: If you'd like to get involved with the Central Committee, please email us at democratsfordallascounty@gmail.com.  There are still plenty of precincts that need a representative.

There are 46 precincts in Dallas County starting in 2022 and we strive to have at least two Central Committee members from each precinct (92). We’re always looking for individuals to volunteer a small amount of time each month and a little more around the caucus and convention time of year (every even year 1st quarter).

For more info, our main website is: https://www.dallascodems.org/

Event Description: Join a group of concerned citizens for a peaceful protest for democracy on Mondays.
Bring a sign and a chair if you like, but mostly bring your passion for real change!

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: 1963 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265

(Note: People will gather here on the sidewalk This is next to Walgreens and across the street from Hy-Vee.)

Check out the West Des Moines Democrats’ website HERE for more info on the organization.

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, Novmber 15, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.

Event Description: We are FED-UP!!!

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND AND RECEIVE EVENT INFO/UPDATES

We are several weeks into a government shutdown due to the incompetence and cruelty of the majority, trifecta, GOP led government!

Democrats in Congress are listening to our demands and are standing firm in their fight to protect the ACA and healthcare for millions of Americans.

We stand together.

Please bring your signs calling out Ernst, Grassley and Nunn for gutting our healthcare system with nothing to take its place. They own this shutdown!

We remind all participants:

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM CST

New Location: U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn’s Office, Capitol Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2304, USA.

Event Description: Check in with friends and neighbors who share your values! We’ll have speakers and give updates on how things are going in the Iowa Legislature and what’s ahead in the city and school board elections. Join us to be part of the solution! Newcomers always welcome!

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Prairieview School (Media Room), 655 SE University Ave., Waukee, IA 50263 (Use the main entrance on the South side of the school. Parking in South & West lots. Handicap Accessible parking is available in both lots. However, South lot is closer to the entrance.)

Notes: For more information on the Southeast Dallas County Democrats (Iowa) and all of our events, visit our Website HERE and our FaceBook page HERE.  

Event Description: “IDP’s 2025 Liberty and Justice Celebration”

Keynote Speakers - Former U.S. Representative and Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Gabby Giffords and Current AZ Senator Mark Kelly!

Tickets available HERE via ActBlue.

Join us November 9th for the annual Liberty and Justice Celebration in support of the Iowa Democratic Party.

We have an incredible opportunity to flip seats up and down the ballot in Iowa in 2026. Every dollar helps make sure all of our candidates get the support they need from the Iowa Dems to win in 2026!

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Time: Doors open ay 3:00 PM; Event starts at 4:00 PM.

Location: Iowa Events Center, 300 3rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Note: For any questions or information on additional sponsorship levels, please contact Cormac Gahan - Finance@iowademocrats.org or 269-767-6196!

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, Novmber 8, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.

Event Description: Bring a friend and join us for our monthly meeting. All are welcome! Tonight Grimes Area Dems are joining us for a combined November networking gathering!

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Dinner at 6:00 PM; Meeting begins at 6:30 PM)

Location: Felix & Oscar’s Restaurant, 4050 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Note: For more info on the Urbandale Area Democrats, visit the website HERE.

Event Description: After putting in the work—knocking doors, making calls, and turning out voters all the way through Election Day—it's time to come together and celebrate our efforts!

Join us for an Election Night Watch Party

We’ll watch election results roll in live, enjoy great company, and reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together this campaign season. Invite friends, volunteers, and supporters—all are welcome!

Food and drink available for purchase.

Let’s close out Election Day as a team. See you there!

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Time: Starting at 7:00 PM.

Location: Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 2180 NW 156th Street, Clive, Iowa 50325.

Note: For more information on the Southeast Dallas County Democrats (Iowa) and all of our events, visit our Website HERE and our FaceBook page HERE.  

Event: Voting absentee ballot by mail? Your ballot must be received by the Dallas County Elections Office by 8:00 PM today!

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: Elections Office (Dallas County Auditor’s Office), 210 N 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003; Phone: 515-993-6914

EVENT: Vote today in Dallas County, Iowa. Find your voting precincts at the following link.

Where do I vote on official Election Day, November 4, 2025? https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/175/Where-Do-I-Vote

DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

TIME: Polls are open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM today.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:

Election Day Registration: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/531/Election-Day-Registration

View Sample Ballots - Dallas County, Iowa - by Voting Precincts– November 4, 2025: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/524/Sample-Ballots

Contact the Dallas County, Iowa Auditor’s Office with any questions - Address: 210 N 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003; Phone: 515-993-6914; E-Mail: dcauditor@dallascountyiowa.gov

EVENT: Absentee Voting in Person at Dallas County Auditor’s Office

Registered voters in Dallas County, Iowa may cast an absentee ballot in person at your Dallas County Auditor's office up to 20 days before any election: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/182/Absentee-Voting-Information

View Sample Ballots - Dallas County Iowa Voting Precincts– November 4, 2025: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/524/Sample-Ballots

DATES: October 15 – November 3, 2025 (Monday – Friday)

NORMAL HOURS - DALLAS COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

NOTE SPECIAL HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.

LOCATION: Elections Office (Dallas County Auditor’s Office), 210 N 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003.

TELEPHONE: 515-993-6914

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OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:

Register to Vote in Dallas County Iowa: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/174/Register-to-Vote

Election Day Registration: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/531/Election-Day-Registration

Where do I vote on official Election Day, November 4, 2025? Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/175/Where-Do-I-Vote

Event Description: (From Mary Kautzky and Joyce Conklin VanKirk)

Do you:

1. Love our country;

2. Support the Constitution;

3. Want government to work for all of us; and

4. Have serious concerns about the implementation of Project 2025?

Please join like-minded friends for a peaceful public gathering at the corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture) in Perry on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from Noon to 1:00 pm.

Signage encouraged. Keep it classy. Please, No name calling or derogatory personal attacks.

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Date: Saturday, Novmber 1, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Corner of First & Willis (by the big bike sculpture), Perry, Iowa 50220.