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🍲 At this month's AAD meeting (6:30 pm on 8/19 at Kirkendall Library) we’re collecting Pantry Meals—gallon Ziplocs with all the shelf-stable ingredients + recipe for a complete meal! Donate supplies, include a recipe, and help us support local pantries. Details + recipes here 👉 tinyurl.com/y8wfpmyt
August 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🍲 At this month's AAD meeting (6:30 pm on 8/19 at Kirkendall Library) we’re collecting Pantry Meals—gallon Ziplocs with all the shelf-stable ingredients + recipe for a complete meal! Donate supplies, include a recipe, and help us support local pantries. Details + recipes here 👉 tinyurl.com/y8wfpmyt
📣 Join us Tues, Aug 19 at 6:30 PM for our August Ankeny Area Democrats meeting at Kirkendall Library! Hear from Dr. Erick Pruitt, Ankeny Schools Superintendent, about the bond issue and school updates. Social time at 6:00. Bring your questions—everyone is welcome! 🏫📚🗳️
July 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📣 Join us Tues, Aug 19 at 6:30 PM for our August Ankeny Area Democrats meeting at Kirkendall Library! Hear from Dr. Erick Pruitt, Ankeny Schools Superintendent, about the bond issue and school updates. Social time at 6:00. Bring your questions—everyone is welcome! 🏫📚🗳️
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
July 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
Our 22nd Annual Ankeny Area Democrats BBQ was today, and all we can say is: thank you. ❤️🤍💙 To our amazing candidates, volunteers, donors, supporters & friends—YOU made this day special. The energy, the hope, the community… it’s why we keep showing up. Let’s carry this momentum forward! 💪🌭🇺🇸
July 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our 22nd Annual Ankeny Area Democrats BBQ was today, and all we can say is: thank you. ❤️🤍💙 To our amazing candidates, volunteers, donors, supporters & friends—YOU made this day special. The energy, the hope, the community… it’s why we keep showing up. Let’s carry this momentum forward! 💪🌭🇺🇸
🌟 Silent Auction Alert! Our 5th basket is all about courage, connection & community. Show Up includes:
🎭 4 tix to Ankeny Community Theater
📚 Books from Dungeon’s Gate
📸 60-min photo session from A&G Romans
Show up Saturday & bid big! 💪❤️ #AnkenyDems #BBQ25 #ShowUp
🎭 4 tix to Ankeny Community Theater
📚 Books from Dungeon’s Gate
📸 60-min photo session from A&G Romans
Show up Saturday & bid big! 💪❤️ #AnkenyDems #BBQ25 #ShowUp
July 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🌟 Silent Auction Alert! Our 5th basket is all about courage, connection & community. Show Up includes:
🎭 4 tix to Ankeny Community Theater
📚 Books from Dungeon’s Gate
📸 60-min photo session from A&G Romans
Show up Saturday & bid big! 💪❤️ #AnkenyDems #BBQ25 #ShowUp
🎭 4 tix to Ankeny Community Theater
📚 Books from Dungeon’s Gate
📸 60-min photo session from A&G Romans
Show up Saturday & bid big! 💪❤️ #AnkenyDems #BBQ25 #ShowUp
Our 4th silent auction basket is for the passionate activist! The Civic Voices basket includes:
📖 On Tyranny by Snyder
🎲 Games from Dungeon’s Gate
👕 $50 Raygun gift card for Ankeny Dems gear
Bid Sat & let your voice be heard! 🗣️🇺🇸 #AnkenyDems #BBQ25
📖 On Tyranny by Snyder
🎲 Games from Dungeon’s Gate
👕 $50 Raygun gift card for Ankeny Dems gear
Bid Sat & let your voice be heard! 🗣️🇺🇸 #AnkenyDems #BBQ25
July 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Our 4th silent auction basket is for the passionate activist! The Civic Voices basket includes:
📖 On Tyranny by Snyder
🎲 Games from Dungeon’s Gate
👕 $50 Raygun gift card for Ankeny Dems gear
Bid Sat & let your voice be heard! 🗣️🇺🇸 #AnkenyDems #BBQ25
📖 On Tyranny by Snyder
🎲 Games from Dungeon’s Gate
👕 $50 Raygun gift card for Ankeny Dems gear
Bid Sat & let your voice be heard! 🗣️🇺🇸 #AnkenyDems #BBQ25
✨ Silent Auction Sneak Peek #3! Our Sharpen the Saw basket is all about restoring your spark! 🎨📸
Includes:
📖 Self-care book
🎟 $100 Art Center gift cert
🖼️ Custom pet sketch by Ron Falencheck
📸 Photo session from A&G Romans
Bid Sat at the BBQ! 🧺💫
Includes:
📖 Self-care book
🎟 $100 Art Center gift cert
🖼️ Custom pet sketch by Ron Falencheck
📸 Photo session from A&G Romans
Bid Sat at the BBQ! 🧺💫
July 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
✨ Silent Auction Sneak Peek #3! Our Sharpen the Saw basket is all about restoring your spark! 🎨📸
Includes:
📖 Self-care book
🎟 $100 Art Center gift cert
🖼️ Custom pet sketch by Ron Falencheck
📸 Photo session from A&G Romans
Bid Sat at the BBQ! 🧺💫
Includes:
📖 Self-care book
🎟 $100 Art Center gift cert
🖼️ Custom pet sketch by Ron Falencheck
📸 Photo session from A&G Romans
Bid Sat at the BBQ! 🧺💫
🌄 Silent Auction Spotlight #2! Bid on a 4-night stay for 6 in a gorgeous Copper Mountain, CO condo! Steps from trails, shops & dining, with a full kitchen, fireplace & mountain views. Perfect for a family getaway or girls trip! 🏞️⛷️ Join us at the BBQ Sat to win this dream escape! 🏔️
July 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🌄 Silent Auction Spotlight #2! Bid on a 4-night stay for 6 in a gorgeous Copper Mountain, CO condo! Steps from trails, shops & dining, with a full kitchen, fireplace & mountain views. Perfect for a family getaway or girls trip! 🏞️⛷️ Join us at the BBQ Sat to win this dream escape! 🏔️
🎉 Our first silent auction basket is here—and it's pure Disney magic! 🏰✨ Thanks to Suzanne Sprecher, it’s packed with Disney goodies, travel credits, merch & more! Perfect for future Disney trips. 🎁 Come to the BBQ this Saturday to bid—don’t miss your chance to bring home the magic!
July 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🎉 Our first silent auction basket is here—and it's pure Disney magic! 🏰✨ Thanks to Suzanne Sprecher, it’s packed with Disney goodies, travel credits, merch & more! Perfect for future Disney trips. 🎁 Come to the BBQ this Saturday to bid—don’t miss your chance to bring home the magic!
🎉 Our summer BBQ is moving indoors—but the 🔥 lineup is hotter than ever! Join us Sat, July 12 at Lakeside Center after the parade! 🎤 Hear from amazing candidates running for local, state, and national offices! 🍽 B Fabulous BBQ at 11:30, program at 12. Don’t miss it! 🎟 secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
July 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🎉 Our summer BBQ is moving indoors—but the 🔥 lineup is hotter than ever! Join us Sat, July 12 at Lakeside Center after the parade! 🎤 Hear from amazing candidates running for local, state, and national offices! 🍽 B Fabulous BBQ at 11:30, program at 12. Don’t miss it! 🎟 secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
🔥 Exciting BBQ news! 🔥
Meet our next speaker: Joseph “JD” Herst, candidate for Ankeny City Council! A dedicated community leader, JD brings experience, optimism, and a deep love for Ankeny. Come hear his vision for our city’s future! 🌟🌭 #Ankeny #BBQ #LocalLeadership #VoteLocal
Meet our next speaker: Joseph “JD” Herst, candidate for Ankeny City Council! A dedicated community leader, JD brings experience, optimism, and a deep love for Ankeny. Come hear his vision for our city’s future! 🌟🌭 #Ankeny #BBQ #LocalLeadership #VoteLocal
July 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🔥 Exciting BBQ news! 🔥
Meet our next speaker: Joseph “JD” Herst, candidate for Ankeny City Council! A dedicated community leader, JD brings experience, optimism, and a deep love for Ankeny. Come hear his vision for our city’s future! 🌟🌭 #Ankeny #BBQ #LocalLeadership #VoteLocal
Meet our next speaker: Joseph “JD” Herst, candidate for Ankeny City Council! A dedicated community leader, JD brings experience, optimism, and a deep love for Ankeny. Come hear his vision for our city’s future! 🌟🌭 #Ankeny #BBQ #LocalLeadership #VoteLocal
Join us for Good Trouble Lives On ✊—a peaceful rally on Thurs, July 17 🗓️, 5:30–7 PM 🕠 at Summerbrook Park, 800 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny 📍.
Honor John Lewis 🕊️. Stand for civil + human rights ⚖️.
Bring a sign 🪧, chair 🪑, hat 👒, water 💧.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #GoodTroubleLivesOn2025
Honor John Lewis 🕊️. Stand for civil + human rights ⚖️.
Bring a sign 🪧, chair 🪑, hat 👒, water 💧.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #GoodTroubleLivesOn2025
July 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Join us for Good Trouble Lives On ✊—a peaceful rally on Thurs, July 17 🗓️, 5:30–7 PM 🕠 at Summerbrook Park, 800 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny 📍.
Honor John Lewis 🕊️. Stand for civil + human rights ⚖️.
Bring a sign 🪧, chair 🪑, hat 👒, water 💧.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #GoodTroubleLivesOn2025
Honor John Lewis 🕊️. Stand for civil + human rights ⚖️.
Bring a sign 🪧, chair 🪑, hat 👒, water 💧.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #GoodTroubleLivesOn2025
Walk with us in the Summerfest Parade on July 12! 🎉 Meet at 8:30 AM at Ankeny High (lot B-3)—parade starts at 9. We'll bring candy + BBQ flyers, you bring the energy! This is one of our most visible events—let’s show Ankeny who we are and what we stand for! 💙
July 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Walk with us in the Summerfest Parade on July 12! 🎉 Meet at 8:30 AM at Ankeny High (lot B-3)—parade starts at 9. We'll bring candy + BBQ flyers, you bring the energy! This is one of our most visible events—let’s show Ankeny who we are and what we stand for! 💙
Just 3 days after our BBQ comes a meeting you won’t want to miss! 🔥
Jess Craven joins us Tues, July 15 at 6:30 PM at IBEW Hall, Ankeny.
Seen her on TikTok or Substack? Now hear her live—energizing grassroots power with purpose.
Come early at 6:00 to connect.
👉 beacons.ai/jesscraven101
Jess Craven joins us Tues, July 15 at 6:30 PM at IBEW Hall, Ankeny.
Seen her on TikTok or Substack? Now hear her live—energizing grassroots power with purpose.
Come early at 6:00 to connect.
👉 beacons.ai/jesscraven101
July 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Just 3 days after our BBQ comes a meeting you won’t want to miss! 🔥
Jess Craven joins us Tues, July 15 at 6:30 PM at IBEW Hall, Ankeny.
Seen her on TikTok or Substack? Now hear her live—energizing grassroots power with purpose.
Come early at 6:00 to connect.
👉 beacons.ai/jesscraven101
Jess Craven joins us Tues, July 15 at 6:30 PM at IBEW Hall, Ankeny.
Seen her on TikTok or Substack? Now hear her live—energizing grassroots power with purpose.
Come early at 6:00 to connect.
👉 beacons.ai/jesscraven101
Big thanks to our awesome volunteers who ran the voter registration & button-making booth at the farmers market this morning! 💙 And shoutout to all the Dems who stopped by—we loved seeing you! Can’t wait to see everyone at our Summer BBQ on Sat, July 12! 🍔☀️ #AnkenyDems
July 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Big thanks to our awesome volunteers who ran the voter registration & button-making booth at the farmers market this morning! 💙 And shoutout to all the Dems who stopped by—we loved seeing you! Can’t wait to see everyone at our Summer BBQ on Sat, July 12! 🍔☀️ #AnkenyDems
Walk with us in the Ankeny SummerFest Parade! 🎉🇺🇸
Sat, July 12 · Meet at 8:30 AM in the west lot at Ankeny HS (facing Southview). Look for Daisy the Donkey 🫏 and wear blue!
Then join us for the Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Prices go up July 7!
Sat, July 12 · Meet at 8:30 AM in the west lot at Ankeny HS (facing Southview). Look for Daisy the Donkey 🫏 and wear blue!
Then join us for the Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Prices go up July 7!
July 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Walk with us in the Ankeny SummerFest Parade! 🎉🇺🇸
Sat, July 12 · Meet at 8:30 AM in the west lot at Ankeny HS (facing Southview). Look for Daisy the Donkey 🫏 and wear blue!
Then join us for the Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Prices go up July 7!
Sat, July 12 · Meet at 8:30 AM in the west lot at Ankeny HS (facing Southview). Look for Daisy the Donkey 🫏 and wear blue!
Then join us for the Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Prices go up July 7!
Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Ankeny Area Democrats Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
Sat, July 12 · 11:30–3 · Lakeside Center
Enjoy food, fun & local leaders!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Buy today before prices go up July 7!
Sat, July 12 · 11:30–3 · Lakeside Center
Enjoy food, fun & local leaders!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Buy today before prices go up July 7!
July 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Ankeny Area Democrats Summer BBQ! 🍔☀️
Sat, July 12 · 11:30–3 · Lakeside Center
Enjoy food, fun & local leaders!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Buy today before prices go up July 7!
Sat, July 12 · 11:30–3 · Lakeside Center
Enjoy food, fun & local leaders!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Buy today before prices go up July 7!
Today we honor the courage and hope that built America—and the promise of freedom for all. This year feels different. Many of us are hurting. But loving our country means fighting for what's right. So rest today, hug your people, and when you're ready, let’s rise and keep going. ❤️🩹🤍💙
July 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today we honor the courage and hope that built America—and the promise of freedom for all. This year feels different. Many of us are hurting. But loving our country means fighting for what's right. So rest today, hug your people, and when you're ready, let’s rise and keep going. ❤️🩹🤍💙
Upset about the “Big, Beautiful Bill”? You’re not alone. It slashes Medicare, Medicaid & SNAP—putting 17M at risk—just to gift billionaires more tax breaks. This isn’t what working families asked for. Vote Democrat in 2025 & 2026. Your future matters more. #TaxTheRich
July 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Upset about the “Big, Beautiful Bill”? You’re not alone. It slashes Medicare, Medicaid & SNAP—putting 17M at risk—just to gift billionaires more tax breaks. This isn’t what working families asked for. Vote Democrat in 2025 & 2026. Your future matters more. #TaxTheRich
📣 Speaker Alert! Ryan Peterman, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of State in 2026, will speak at our July 12 BBQ! A Navy vet with 10+ years of service, Ryan is ready to restore trust in our elections and protect voting rights. Don’t miss it! 🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
July 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
📣 Speaker Alert! Ryan Peterman, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of State in 2026, will speak at our July 12 BBQ! A Navy vet with 10+ years of service, Ryan is ready to restore trust in our elections and protect voting rights. Don’t miss it! 🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
📣 We’re thrilled to announce Greg Romans will be speaking at our July 12 Summerfest BBQ! He’s running for Ankeny City Council to bring transparent leadership, smart growth, and strong public services to our city. Don’t miss it! 🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
July 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce Greg Romans will be speaking at our July 12 Summerfest BBQ! He’s running for Ankeny City Council to bring transparent leadership, smart growth, and strong public services to our city. Don’t miss it! 🎟️ secure.actblue.com/donate/bbq25
Does Trump’s agenda make your life better? Higher prices. Health care cuts. Billionaire tax breaks. And Rep. Zach Nunn backs it all—every vote. He’s with Trump, not Iowa families. You were lied to. It’s time to hold them accountable. #IA03 #VoteThemOut #ZachNunn #IowaDeservesBetter
June 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Does Trump’s agenda make your life better? Higher prices. Health care cuts. Billionaire tax breaks. And Rep. Zach Nunn backs it all—every vote. He’s with Trump, not Iowa families. You were lied to. It’s time to hold them accountable. #IA03 #VoteThemOut #ZachNunn #IowaDeservesBetter
🌟 Help us turn Iowa Blue! 🌟 Join us July 12 for the Ankeny Area Democrats’ Summerfest BBQ! Walk in the parade, donate, bring supplies, or volunteer—every bit helps! 💙 Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A49AE...
#IowaDems #Summerfest2025 #TurnIowaBlue
#IowaDems #Summerfest2025 #TurnIowaBlue
June 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌟 Help us turn Iowa Blue! 🌟 Join us July 12 for the Ankeny Area Democrats’ Summerfest BBQ! Walk in the parade, donate, bring supplies, or volunteer—every bit helps! 💙 Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A49AE...
#IowaDems #Summerfest2025 #TurnIowaBlue
#IowaDems #Summerfest2025 #TurnIowaBlue
🎲 Family Game Night Alert! 🎲 Join us for an evening of board games, cards, and community fun on July 5th! Bring your favorite games, snacks, and drinks to share. Let’s play, laugh, and connect! All ages welcome! 👉 RSVP here: www.facebook.com/events/13853...
June 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎲 Family Game Night Alert! 🎲 Join us for an evening of board games, cards, and community fun on July 5th! Bring your favorite games, snacks, and drinks to share. Let’s play, laugh, and connect! All ages welcome! 👉 RSVP here: www.facebook.com/events/13853...