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THE DEMOCRATS OF HENRY COUNTY, IOWA
"WORKING FOR YOU!!"
WELCOME TO YOUR HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS' WEBSITE!
As patriots and proud citizens of this great nation, we strive to share important Democratic party values, principles, events, and activities with our friends and neighbors in Henry County, Iowa.
We want to tell you about the many outstanding individuals we believe will serve America well as candidates for public office at the local, state, and national level.
Of greatest importance, we wish to promote a vital freedom of a free nation: the right and duty of citizens to vote!
Please join us in this effort. Cruise our website and meet the folks helping out in Henry County, and learn more about why they are committed to the principles of the Democratic Party.
Mark Your Calendars for Election Year Events
Monthly meetings through November -- 6:30 pm the first Monday of every month --
Location to be announced (and posted here);
February 4, Saturday, 2 pm -- State senate candidate meet-and-greet -- Site TBA;
March 10, Saturday -- County Convention -- Mt. Pleasant;
April 28, Saturday -- District Convention -- Ft. Madison;
June 16, Saturday -- State Convention -- Des Moines;
September 29, Saturday -- Harvest Rally -- Old Thrshers Museum B, Mt. Pleasant;
November 6, Tuesday -- Election Day |
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Second Annual Harvest Rally and Fall Fundraiser a Success
Once again in the fall of 2011 we came together as Democrats to hear from our leaders, share fellowship, and recommit ourselves to our values and to ongoing civic engagement, especially as the 2012 elections near. We heard from inspiring Iowa Democrats, including our headliner Tom Vilsack, former Mt. Pleasant mayor and Iowa governor, now United States Secretary of Agriculture. Joining him on the stage were past candidate for state secretary of agriculture Francis Thicke, our loyal and longtime friend Iowa Senator Gene Fraise, and our loyal and not-yet-as-longtime friend US Representative Dave Loebsack. To ensure that the congressman will be our longtime advocate in Washington,, we donated a portion of the picnic proceeds to his reelection campaign. And we were excited also to support the candidacy of congressional candidate Christie Vilsack, who is always a welcome guest in her hometown.
Next year's Fall Fundraiser will again take place at Museum B on the Midwest Old Threshers grounds in Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday, September 29. We'll post details here as the program develops. Please join us in making this event a tradition in Henry County!
This picnic and rally will take place from 4-6 pm Saturday, October 8, at Museum B on the Midwest Old Threshers grounds in Mt. Pleasant. We are especially happy that US Secretary of Agriculture and former Mt. Pleasant Mayor (not to mention governor of our great state and state legislator, too) Tom Vilsack will address the crowd. We modeled our fall event on the summer picnics then-Governor Vilsack used to host at the Old Threshers grounds, so he is a most welcome guest for the fall event. As is US Representative Dave Loebsack, one of the best, most stalwart progressive champions in the US Congress (which needs all the stalwart progressive champions, not to mention intellectuals, it can get these days). We have the additional privilege of anticipating comments from environmental activist Harry Braun and past candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture Francis Thicke, our neighbor from Jefferson County and always an interesting and inspiring speaker. And we will warmly welcome State Senator Gene Fraise, our neighbor from Lee County and a friend to all Iowans for many years. Plus, some of our own county leaders will take the stage. We'll have picnic fare for a great price -- $10 for adults or $4 for kids 4-14. If you're taking in one of the several local evening events on Saturday, let us cook for you beforehand and enjoy spending time with your neighbors celebrating the value of community and our shared commitment to keeping it strong.
Be there!
Keep visiting this site for announcements of additonal 2011-12 events. Meanwhile, scroll down the center of the page to review some postings from late last year. |
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Meet the Candidates February 4 in Mt. Pleasant
MEET the DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES for SENATE DISTRICT 42 of the
IOWA STATE LEGISLATURE
STEVE IRELAND – Ft. Madison
BOB MORAWITZ – Ft. Madison
RICH TAYLOR – rural Mount Pleasant
PUBLIC INVITED!
Saturday, February 4th
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
(Adverse weather date: Sat., Feb. 11th, same time and place).
Community Meeting Room
Mount Pleasant Public Library
307 East Monroe Street
Sponsored by: Henry County Democratic Party
VOTE!! DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: JUNE 5TH
*** With 2011 Iowa legislative redistricting the 42nd Senate District comprises all of Lee County, all of Henry County, four townships in Jefferson, and three townships in Washington County.
Paid for by Henry County Democratic Party – Dave Helman, Chairman, tel: 319-258-1469
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Henry County activists are faded, but the feeling still motivates us as we go about the work of serving as governor and first lady of Iowa. Henry County Democrats have taught us that the small can be mighty, that the underdog can prevail. Henry County Democrats have taught us that politics can be fun. We welcome everyone who wants to join us as we work for issues that improve the lives of Iowa’s working families.
