Urbandale Area Democrats
@urbandaleareadems.bsky.social
We're an inclusive group advancing the principles of the Democratic Party and working to elect candidates for local, state, and federal office.
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.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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
www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-audit...
www.dallascountyiowa.gov/503/Elections
www.polkcountyiowa.gov
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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
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...
apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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...
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...
apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
apps.sos.iowa.gov
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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...
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!
October 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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!
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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!
October 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📢 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
Vote Polk | Polk County Democrats | Iowa
Learn everything you need to know to vote in the November 2024 general election in Polk County, Iowa.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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!
July 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
📌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
July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📢 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
📌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
📢 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...
NO KINGS Des Moines-Central Iowa · AFT
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his alli...
www.mobilize.us
June 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📢 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...
Iowa public safety leaders push back on 911 funding bill
YouTube video by WQAD News 8
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May 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
📢 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...
May 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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!
April 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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).
Iowa Legislature - Subcommittee Public Comments
Information pertaining to the Iowa Legislature as well as the Executive and Judicial branch in as much as they relate to the legislative branch
www.legis.iowa.gov
April 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
📢 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.
March 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
📢 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!
March 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
March 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
RSVP to the Tim Walz Town Hall in Des Moines!
Join the Iowa Democratic Party and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for a town hall in Des Moines on Friday, March 14
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March 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢 TOMORROW! 📢 Gov. Tim Walz is holding a townhall in Des Moines! Get your tickets and find additional details below! #IowaDemocrats
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!
March 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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...
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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...
Iowa Legislature - Meeting Public Comments
Information pertaining to the Iowa Legislature as well as the Executive and Judicial branch in as much as they relate to the legislative branch
www.legis.iowa.gov
March 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📢 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!
March 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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!