What’s Going On?
Vote NO on Amendment 1
Shall the following amendment to the Iowa Constitution be adopted?
Provides that any bill to increase the individual income tax rate or the corporate income tax rate, or the rate of any other type of tax based upon income or legal and special reserves, shall require the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the general assembly for passage. Further, the two-thirds majority vote requirement applies to the passage of a bill to establish a new tax on any type of income or legal and special reserves imposed by the state. The requirement excludes taxes imposed at the option of a local government. A lawsuit challenging the proper enactment of a bill must be filed no later than one year following the enactment.
Does this sound like it will save you tax money? Well maybe if you are wealthy. This amendment makes it almost impossible to increase income taxes, which are the most progressive of all taxes. The more you have, the greater your share of the tax burden. The state is facing a budget shortfall in the billions and, unless the state goes bankrupt or ceases crucial services, something has to give. If it falls to sales taxes or property taxes to fill the gap, the people with the least pay the biggest share.
Common Good Iowa offers this detailed explanation: https://www.commongoodiowa.org/policy-areas/state-budget--taxes/minority-rule-tax-amendment-risks-schools-safety-health
And this from Vote No Iowa: https://votenoiowa.info/the-facts/
Headquarters ‘26 Madrid
This year we are heading south: to Madrid. The BCD is going to be headquartered in Madrid at 221 S State St. We will hold the grand opening over the Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the Madrid’s big celebration. We know the parade and festivities are just for us! Starting in September, we will have regular office hours and invite volunteers to come and staff the space. You can help us put our great slate of candidates in office!
After Labor Day the hours will be: Mon 11 to 2, Tues. 11 to 5, fri. 11 to 7, Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 1 to 4 until election time
And now you can sign up to work in the office! Enjoy meeting folks and even sign up for weekly drawings to win goodies from local businesses. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EA9A82CAAF85-65271564-campaign#/
The September Central Committee meeting will be held in the new space: Sept. 1, 6:30 PM. One of our amazing CC members has offered to bring a platter from Sisters in Cheese. What more could you want?
Iowa Forward: Get to know your neighbor and get them to vote
The Iowa Democratic Party has opened the biggest door knocking and voter outreach in recent years: Iowa Forward
The goal is to reach voters who have supported Democrats in the past but may have missed an election or only voted in the presidential race. The key is to make direct contact, wherever possible, with voters who are more likely to back Democratic candidates if they receive a friendly reminder or nudge. Boone County is combined with Hamilton and Webster counties for this effort. The coordinator operates out of the office in Fort Dodge. She has met with volunteers interested in driving and door knocking (all outreach is conducted in pairs; nobody goes alone) and has already led two weekends of campaigning here in Boone County. Our efforts are targeting independent, rural, and working class voters, people too often dismissed and neglected. The goal for the state is to knock thousands of doors! There are 100’s of doors to be knocked and you can be a part of this.
I joined one of those door‑knocking outings and felt deeply satisfied by the thoughtful conversations we had. We want to learn what matters most to these voters. When people aren’t home, we leave informative literature.
This election could be decided by just a few votes in either direction, so we want to ensure as many voters as possible understand how important these races are and that they have a clear plan to vote. If you’re interested, we would love to have you join us—drive, knock on doors, or make phone calls to friends, neighbors, and others you know. The next day of action is Aug. 23rd. If you want to be a part of this use the following link: https://www.mobilize.us/iowa/event/1000007/
Questions? Contact us at: info@boonecountydem.com
Read the details in this article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette:
Make Politicians Earn Your Vote this Election Cycle
By Bruce Lear
Reprinted from Substack by permission of the author
I’m a proud Andy Griffith Show nerd. I know the next line in the dialogue, and even after the twentieth time watching, I cackle like it’s the first. I’ve visited Mount Airy, North Carolina, the real Mayberry for the Andy Griffith Festival, rode in the squad car, played with the siren, and visited the Courthouse. When I was working after a stressful day, I’d watch a couple episodes, and it calmed me down. It was better than any pill.
One of my top ten favorite episodes is “Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man.” Colonel Harvey, a traveling salesman, arrives in Mayberry and charms the town ladies into buying his tonic he claims, “purges the body and lifts the spirit.” But it’s 85% alcohol. Mayberry is a dry county. Aunt Bee buys a couple bottles of his “Indian Elixir” because she’s been “feeling poorly.” She shares Elixir with her friends from the Ladies Aide Church Committee.
The ladies invite the Colonel to address the Committee, and they all get “gassed” from the Elixir. Andy and Barney discover the truth and raid the meeting. When the ladies learn the truth while behind bars, they’re embarrassed and angry. They run the Colonel out of town.
The Colonel is a “snake oil salesman,” who lies. He’s found out and run out of town by angry consumers. But if Colonel Harvey was a politician, he could exaggerate and lie in speeches and media ads with impunity.
No, I don’t believe all politicians are liars and crooks. I respect those who are brave enough to put their names on the ballot and face public scrutiny. But I do know it’s time for voters to increase that scrutiny for greater accountability.
There are currently no federal laws requiring honesty in political advertisements or speeches. Political speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Here are some suggestions for how to critically vote.
· Political attack ads need to cite specific sources for the attack.
· If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Easy answers don’t solve hard problems.
· Politicians who refuse to have town halls or debates are putting campaign strategy ahead of openness. Do you really want an elected representative who refuses to talk to people who disagree or might ask a hard question?
· If a politician makes a gaffe, he/she needs to honestly apologize and own the mistake.
· Voters need to reward honest apologies for mistakes.
· Politicians can disagree without being disagreeable.
· Watch how they interact with waiters and waitresses.
· If politicians attack more than they solve problems, run away from them.
· Ask hard questions and demand clear answers.
· To run for office, politicians must have healthy egos. They believe they are best for the job. Campaigns are long, hard, and expensive. Voting for someone is a job interview. If the person interviewing is consumed by their own ego, don’t hire them.
· A politician who’ll say anything to keep his/her job, should lose the job.
· Watch where candidates get money and who supports them. If you don’t agree with the organization donating big, ask yourself if the big campaign contribution will influence the decisions.
· Look at the record of any candidate. What has he/she supported in the past?
· If a candidate begins a sentence with, “I love public schools. My aunt is a teacher,” and then has a record attacking public schools, his/her aunt is a prop.
· Don’t believe everything on social media. There are few laws against lying about that either.
Critical voting isn’t passive or partisan. Oten the choice isn’t right or left, it’s right or wrong. Some politicians crave “low interest voters,” who’ll be swayed by one misleading attack. Please make both political parties earn your vote.
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City, IA. He has been connected to public schools for 38 years. He taught for 11 years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association Regional Director for 27 years until he retired. BruceLear2419@gmail.com
Safe Water? Who Takes Care of Boone’s Nitrates?
What will happen to water quality in Boone when Daisy opens?
Bea Upah, Boone County Democrats communications
Nitrates: the invisible water problem
With the water quality concerns in Boone (and Iowa)…
There is a public hearing this coming Monday at 6:00 PM during the Boone City Council meeting to discuss the city's plan to accommodate the massive water demands of the incoming Daisy Brand facility.
If you look at the Environmental Information Document(pg. 75-83) provided in the official City Council Meeting Packet, it states:
“The addition of the Daisy Brand Industry in the community will significantly reduce the city’s operational flexibility for managing nitrates through well rotation since more of the high nitrate wells will need to be in operation to meet additional water demand.”
The Scale of the Impact: Right now, Boone’s baseline water usage is around 1.5 to 2.1 Million Gallons per Day (MGD). Adding Daisy's 1.4 MGD requirement immediately jumps our community's daily water usage by nearly 80% to 90% overnight once they are operational.
The Proposed Solution & The Cost: To support this massive surge in demand, the city is taking out a 20-year, low-interest State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan to pay for a long list of infrastructure upgrades.
The primary fix is the addition of Alluvial Aquifer Well No. 30. Currently, the city maintains acceptable nitrate levels by mixing water from a variety of different wells to dilute nitrates. Because Daisy will use so much water, the city must dig a new low-nitrate well just to keep our nitrates from becoming too concentrated under the heavy demand.
Essentially, these expensive upgrades will only maintain our current nitrate level status quo.
Due to this massive increase in demand and our already upward-trending river nitrate levels, is the City of Boone going to need an incredibly expensive Nitrate Removal Facility (like Des Moines has) much sooner than we ever would have otherwise?
If so, how soon might we hit that breaking point, and how will a future multi-million dollar treatment facility be paid for?
Will those long-term operational costs impact residents' monthly utility bills?
Boone County’s New Horizon: Democratic Leadership is Building the Future
Enthusiasm is riding high among Boone County Democrats
Make it stand out
Daniel Wojcik
Chair
Growing up in Northern Michigan, I grew up with a passion for reading. This led me to graduate in the top 10% of my class and instilled a passion for education, which led me to attend the University of Iowa, where I graduated in 2002 with a degree in Studio Arts and a minor in English and Theater. My plan was to become a teacher and inspire our youth to create. Life has a habit of throwing you curveballs when you least expect it though.
While attending College, I worked for MCI for eight years in customer service. I handled residential accounts, small and medium business accounts, escalated and agency complaints. I eventually left and began working for Galaxy 1 Marketing in the Quad Cities, while my wife attended Palmer College of Chiropractic. After she graduated, we moved around the state for the next several years (North Liberty, Davenport, Boone, Coralville, Joplin, MO, Boone). I picked up what work I could while supporting my wife's desire to be a chiropractor. I worked for GEICO for roughly two years while handling inbound customer calls. In December 2009, my family relocated to Boone for the final time. I worked for the County Auditor's office as a seasonal employee for a few months. Eventually I found full-time employment with Kum & Go, where I started out as an associate, then quickly became a Sales Manager and ultimately the Store Manager over the course of seven years. I left and began working for the Ames Tribune, where I was the District Manager for four years, until the position was eliminated. Today I work for DMACC on the Boone Campus in the Academic Achievement Center two days a week. I also work for Mayhem Comics in Ames two days a week.
My wife Jennifer and I have raised three diverse children in Boone. Two have graduated from Boone High with the third set graduate in a year. I have a strong passion for learning. In my spare time, I work with various professional wrestling promotions throughout the state. Setting up and tearing down rings, photography, security, doing commentary and if allowed, refereeing a match or two. I also have been running a fantasy ttrpg for the last decade. I am also an avid genealogist and numismatist. Somewhere during all of it, I made the time to volunteer for the Boone River Festival for five years as part of the kitchen staff.
Gina Buzzell
Vice Chair
I am a lifelong Boone County resident, wife, mother, and grandmother who is passionate about serving our community and bringing people together. I live in Ogden with my husband, Dan, and we enjoy spending time with our family, riding motorcycles, and staying active in our community.
My community involvement has included serving as President of the Ogden Howe School PTO and President of the ACES Volleyball League in Ogden. These experiences taught me the importance of listening, collaboration, and working toward shared goals.
I currently work for SafeNetRx, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underinsured individuals access free medications. I have been a proud Democrat since I first registered to vote and believe in personal freedom, supporting our neighbors, and building stronger communities.
As Vice Chair of the Boone County Democrats, I am committed to welcoming new voices, supporting our leadership team, and strengthening local engagement throughout Boone County.
Ben Olsen
Candidate, HD48
Benjamin Olsen was born in Ames, Iowa. Olsen attended Iowa public schools and then went on to earn an associate's degree in science from DMACC in 2020. Olsen then transferred to Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering in 2025.
His career experience includes working as a product order engineer with Emerson, working as a lubrication technician at George White Chevrolet, and as a page in the 87th Iowa General Assembly.
Drawing on these professional and educational experiences, his political journey is driven by a simple belief: that every Iowan deserves a reliable and transparent government that works as hard as they do.
With this belief at the core, Benjamin understands that the best solutions come from listening to the people. His campaign is a call to action for all who believe in the enduring promise of the state of Iowa.
HD 48 Candidate Forums
BOONE COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU MEET OUR CANDIDATES FOR HD 48!
The Boone and Story County Democrats have scheduled multiple events where you can come and hear the candidates and ask questions. We have three dedicated and determined men who want to truly represent the people of Boone and western Story County.
Thurs. April 23 Ogden library 6:30-7:30pm
Monday April 27th Madrid Library 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday April 28th Pam and Merv Hanson farm, Woodward 6:30-7:30pm
Thurs. April 30th Slater library 6-7 pm
Monday May 4th Boone Library 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday May 5th Mucky Duck, Ames, 6:30-7:30 pm
Picnic for the People 2026
Our local candidates will be with us as well.
We will have music, food (maidrites and hotdogs and sides), speakers and fun! Hopefully we will have more candidates for you to “grill” but the above listed are currently confirmed. So come and see if they are “MaidRite” In addition desserts will be available to buy!
If you would like to help, please sign up. We could use help with set up, serving, and cleanup AND a donation of your favorite pie or cake:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4AAFAC2AA1FA7-50034947-picnic
Summer Heat: Let’s Apply It to Save Our Nation
The Preamble to the United States Constitution: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
There is so much going on in this county, state, and nation to destroy democracy. We can fight back to regain the rights and freedoms we are losing and to restore justice and promote the general welfare of all Americans. While it may seem overwhelming, everyone can find a way to help in the battle. Below are listed things you can do and things you should know.
Keep up with current events in Boone County and vicinity: https://www.boonecountydem.com/events
Be a part of the BCD at the Boone County Fair this week: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EA9A82CAAF85-57529855-boone#/ The fair parade will be Thursday, July 17th. Go to the Boone and Scenic Valley RR parking lot between 4:30-5:00pm (when the parade starts) and look for our newly renovated float with lots of shaded seating.
This Thursday is a also Good Trouble Lives On events day. Events in Ft. Dodge and Ames: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/#attend
Come to our next CC meeting on Tuesday Aug. 6th, 6:30pm at the History Center on Story. We are looking to recruit candidates for off year elections. Have you thought about running for your local school board or city council? Elections are this fall and we can help support you. Watch this Zoom presentation next week: https://www.boonecountydem.com/events/is-running-for-city-council-in-your-future
Every Saturday at 1 pm Boone Voices United has a sign protest on the corner of Story and Mamie Eisenhower. They have signs available so just show up.
SD 1 special election: Help elect Catelin Drey in SD-1 and break the GOP super-majority in the Iowa Senate. This election is very winnable! To learn more about Catelin:
Watch this video from the Rural Iowa Summit held July 13th at Harlan, Iowa, in the Milk and Honey restaurant. https://www.ketv.com/article/western-iowa-democrats-say-they-can-gain-ground-in-rural-iowa/65393054
There were over 150 people on a Sunday afternoon and they were in a fighting mood. Jess Piper (https://jesspiper.substack.com/) energized the crowd and offered ideas how we can save out country.
State Fair volunteer opportunities - The Iowa State Fair is coming up August 7–17, and the Iowa Democratic Party will once again have a booth to connect with voters and show the contrast with Republicans.
Our volunteer sign-up is now live — please share the link with your county networks:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EADA72DA6FCC07-57435234-iowa#/
Volunteers get a free fair ticket for each shift.
Find a local rally: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/#attend
The Big Bad Bill
The US Senate today passed the BBB, with both of Iowa’s senators voting (unsurprisingly) “yes” despite the majority of Iowans opposing the bill. The bill now goes back to the House.
The American Hospital Association published this analysis of how Iowa Medicaid funding would be affected: 37.7 thousand Iowans would lose Medicaid coverage and hospitals would lose $2,666 million dollars. That is more money than California will lose! Rural hospitals would be disproportionately affected and many likely forced to close.
Aspects of the bill include (with a few egarious parts removed):
Deep cuts to Medicaid, including harsh new work requirements
New Medicare eligibility rules and increased costs for dual Medicaid-Medicare enrollees
Tripling the budget for ICE and Trump’s mass deportation effort
Authorization for the sale of public lands and increased incentives for fossil fuel production removed from bill
Widespread rollback of clean energy tax incentives and climate protections
Unprecedented funding cuts and expansion of work requirements for SNAP
Limits on a court’s ability to issue temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions removed from bill
Funding cuts to clinical care services at Planned Parenthood
Funding cuts for gender-affirming care for Medicaid and CHIP recipients removed from bill
Requiring states block all AI regulation for 10 years in order to receive federal broadband funding removed from bill
A $150 billion increase to an already bloated Pentagon budget
A national private school voucher program that diverts funding from public schools and sets up a new tax shelter for the wealthy removed from bill
An increased excise tax on college endowments
Widespread changes to student loan access, protections, and repayment options
Harmful changes to federal worker pay, benefits, unions, and protections against unjust treatment removed from bill
Slashes to funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by nearly 70%
Elimination of a tax on gun silencer sales
Raising the debt limit by $5 trillion purely to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, adding trillions to the national debt.
No Kings, Ever! Help Keep It That Way. Here is what YOU can do:
Picnic, Auction, Speakers
Help make this a huge success by coming to hear
Ryan Melton, candidate for CD4
Rev. Lou Hoger will speak on food insecurities and food bank.
Dr. Austin Baeth, Iowa legislator
Jackie Norris, former chief of staff for Michelle Obama and current DM board of education member.
Scott Foens, IDP Veteran’s Caucus chair
Support us through bidding on a huge number of auction items, enjoy good food and great company, and get fired up for what is to come.
Boone Voices United
No Kings rally, Boone. Time is 3 pm, NOT 1 pm. This is a peaceful demonstration. We oppose the misuse of our military, the oppression of all citizens and other legal residents and the gutting of programs for everyday Americans so that a few can get richer and more powerful. Show up every Saturday at 1 pm (except 3 pm on June 14th)
March in a parade!
We will be joining in parades at Ogden (June 21), Boone County Fair (July 17th), Madrid (Labor Day), and Pufferbilly Days (September 20th)
Municiple and School Board Elections are this Fall
Being on a school board or city council can have a huge impact on policies and the future your community, county, and the state. These elections are non partisan. Also consider applying for positions on boards and commissions at the local and county level. YOU are the government!
Keep making calls!
Let your senators and representative and other governmental officials know you are watching and holding them to account. 5Calls is an easy to use app or website. https://5calls.org/
Picnic for the People
Come to the Herman Bandshell and enjoy pulled pork, sides and drinks. Vegetarian options. Catch up with your fellow Democrats, hear Democrats lay out their vision for a better Iowa and a better America.
Ryan Melton, candidate for CD4
Rev. Lou Hoger will speak on food insecurities and food bank.
Dr. Austin Baeth, Iowa legislator
Jackie Norris, former chief of staff for Michelle Obama and current DM board of education member.
Scott Foens, IDP Veteran’s Caucus chair
If you plan to attend, or possibly will attend, please let us know so we have an idea how much food to fix: https://www.facebook.com/events/9400960469997373/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
The 14th is Flag Day. Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress determined the composition of the nation's banner: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Let’s remember what that flag is supposed to stand for!
Don’t forget to end your day by joining the No Kings protest in Boone at the corner of Mamie and Story. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161601952572297&set=gm.698745999520775&idorvanity=649801764415199
The auction this year will be in person only and features a host of items every Democrat needs:
In addition to what is on the list, we have:
Mark Nystrom pottery
Quilted items
Artwork
Wine basket
Homemade canned goods.
Hope for the Future: BCD Scholarship winners
Penny Vossler, chair of the BCD, presents a scholarship award to Jacob Winter, senior at Ballard Huxley.
One of the best parts of being in the BCD is choosing a scholarship winner, or winners, each year among high school seniors who live in Boone County. This year we were able to award three scholarships. There was a tie for second place, with two awards given: one to Abbey Patel at Gilbert HS and Mason McClain at Boone HS. Both are active members of the community, with incredible volunteer experience and excellent academic records. They should go far!
Our first choice was Jacob Winter, who will graduate from Ballard Huxley. His essay shows how much he understands what real democracy looks like and shows a passion for justice and inclusion. He will start this fall at ISU with a major in biochemistry and plans to stay active in politics. Best wishes to Jacob , Mason, and Abbey! The future is bright.
Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain, as Long as They Protect While Cisgender Men
Multiple bills are in front of the Iowa Legislature, most of which are nightmares in the making. This comes directly from Indivisible 515 and concerns several of the bills:
You usually don’t hear from us unless it is a Sunday newsletter or there is an urgent call to action. This is urgent. We need you THIS WEEKEND. The Iowa Legislature is pushing through some of the most extreme and harmful legislation we’ve seen, and we must show up in large numbers to hold them accountable.
The worst bill yet—HSB242, the Iowa Civil Rights Removal Act—was just released by the House Judiciary Committee. This unbelievably cruel legislation would:
❌ Strip all civil rights protections from transgender Iowans
❌ Implement bathroom and birth certificate restrictions
❌ Erase anyone who doesn’t fit into narrow definitions of “man” or “woman” under Iowa law
‼️This means trans Iowans could be legally denied housing, credit, employment, and more—just for being who they are
But that’s not all. The attacks keep coming:
🚨 A ban on abortion pills (mifepristone). HSB 186
🚨 Attacks on libraries and education. HF 284 SF 235 SF 238
🚨 A push to cut IWILL (Iowa’s conservation trust fund). Senate Joint Resolution 6
🚨 Relentless efforts to undermine our schools
🚨 And SO many more bad bills
💥 WHAT YOU CAN DO:
📍 Show up at forums this weekend—bring friends and fill the room
Iowa Disability Council Calendar
Iowa House Republicans
📸 Take pictures & record video—get your lawmakers on record
📢 Demand answers—ask them where they stand
📧 Contact Republican House & Senate members and tell them to STOP this harmful legislation
Why So Many Bills Are Dropping in the Iowa Legislature Right Now
We’re approaching a key deadline at the Iowa Legislature, which is why so many bills are suddenly moving.
Here’s what’s happening:
March 7 – First Funnel Deadline
By this date, bills must be voted out of their original chamber’s committee (House bills out of House committees, Senate bills out of Senate committees). If they don’t make it, they’re dead for the session—unless they deal with budget/appropriations.
What This Means
Lawmakers are scrambling to push their priority bills forward.
Expect quick-moving subcommittees and committee meetings over the next two weeks.
Some “zombie bills” (bills that missed deadlines) may get revived by attaching them to budget bills, which are always alive.
How You Can Take Action
Be ready to show up at the Capitol to speak if you can!
Follow https://www.facebook.com/IALEGISWATCH for rapid-response calls to action.
Stay alert—things will move fast!
The Next Funnel Date is in April
April 4 – Second Funnel Deadline Bills must pass a floor vote in the chamber where they were introduced and clear a committee in the opposite chamber to stay alive.
🔥 The time to speak up is NOW. If we don’t show up, they will push these bills through without accountability. Stand up for the Iowa you want and for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Now’s the time to make your voice heard. Let’s go! #IALegis #IowaPolitics
Will you be there?
In solidarity,
Your Indivisible Team
About Indivisible Iowa: Indivisible Iowa is a nonpartisan entity that stands for and defends the ideals and rights endowed in the United States and Iowa State Constitutions, which guarantee equality, liberty and justice for all.
Inspired by the Indivisible Guide, Indivisible Iowa functions independently to promote social welfare within the meaning of 26 U.S. Code §501(c)(4), specifically to do the following:
Educate Iowans on political and social issues and the civic process,
Engage in advocacy for political and social issues addressing equality: such as unions, support of science, access to public education and healthcare, living wages, reproductive, social, economic and environmental justice, and all issues relating to the public good, and
Empower members to act with the shared values of inclusion, fairness, equality, equity, justice and respect in regards to race, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, nationality, class, and ethnicity.
All in For Harris and Walz
Bring it home Boone County! Help out these last few days and join us live on Tuesday night!
Countdown to Nov. 5th
We are now at the final few weeks before election. Every vote matters and your help in getting Democrats to the polls matters more than ever.
Our headquarters will be open 4 days per week and you can help in many ways, from just being there to picking up packets and delivering them to Democratic voters. We need to make sure people know the deadlines and have a plan to vote. Our democracy literally hangs in the balance. A poster says vote like it is Germany 1933 and it comes close to capturing the risk our county is under.
We CAN Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
You can help us win in November
One month to election day (Nov. 5th). This is the most important election in years; democracy truly hangs in the balance. Let’s get the childless cat ladies (and gentlemen) to work getting out the vote.
Here is what you can do:
Sign up to work at the headquarters of the Boone County Democrats. Work in the office, make calls, knock doors of Democrats. You can do a variety of things; whatever you feel comfortable doing!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EA9A82CAAF85-50767244-boone#/
2. Attend the Brown Woodard award dinner on Oct. 17th. Meet candidates and hear Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bw2024
3. Post on social media and share our posts. https://www.tiktok.com/@boonecountyiadems
https://www.instagram.com/boonecountydemocrats/
https://www.facebook.com/boonecountydemocratsofiowa
4. If you are a Boone County Resident and are available come to the courthouse on October 16th, 11 am, (first day of early inperson voting) vote and then join us for lunch.
5. Order a T-shirt from Raygun and help support the BCD! https://www.rayguncustom.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=boone+county+democrats
Frances Perkins: The New Deal Democrat Who Masterminded the Labor Laws
Frances Perkin, 1933
“I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain, common working men.”
It was Frances Perkins, the first woman to join a presidential cabinet, who was the architect of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Dean labor laws. With her experience and the belief that people had a right to decent pay, benefits, and a safe working environment. She fought for racial and gender equality as well.
She was the main architect of Social Security, minimum wage, child labor laws, the 40 hour work week, and workplace safety laws. She promoted a national health care plan.
This Labor Day let us remember Perkins and her legacy, guided by compassion and, yes, her Christian faith. We have been witness to all sorts of attempts to dismantle or at least water down the good laws she put in place. Let’s fight the good fight and restore and expand the rights of the common citizen!
https://francesperkinscenter.org/
https://aflcio.org/about/history/labor-history-people/frances-perkins
Brown Woodard Award Dinner
The Boone County Democrats are proud to announce the 2024 Brown Woodard Dinner and awards presentation. It is our annual mix of inspiring speeches, great (and mainly local) food, comradery with fellow Democrats and the honoring of the volunteer of the year. This year’s event is Thursday, October 17th at the Leonard Good Community Center in Ogden with doors opening at 5 pm.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bw2024
We are pleased to have IDP chair Rita Hart there to inspire us, as well as our local candidates. Ryan Melton is putting in many miles in CD 4 as he attempts to knock off his shadowy opponent and has even been endorsed by Kevin Virgil, the Republican who opposed Randy Feenstra in the primary. Margaret Liston is running, or at least walking almost every mile, in SD24 to knock Jesse Green off his high horse, and Penny Vossler is trying to make Chad Behn a has been in HD 48. Meanwhile Brian Reimers wants to take all his skill and expertise from the Ogden City Council to the role of county supervisor.
And as VP candidate Tim Walz says, “We don't need more of the same, typical politicians fighting for themselves and for special interests. We need someone to believe in our small-business owners again and someone to champion those folks who play by the rules.”* Republicans are weird.
Agenda
5pm Doors open. There will be beverages available (donations requested). Time to socialize, meet the candidates, talk with old and new friends, and view the auction items (bidding will be online.) 1.
6 pm. Dinner will be served. Most of the food will be sourced here in Boone County! We will have pork roast, green beans almondine, cheesy potatoes, rolls, and apple crisp for desert. For vegetarians there will be a stuffed portabello mushroom entree. Non alcoholic beverages are included.
6:30 pm. Program begins with former State Rep. Donovan Olson as MC. You will hear from our speakers and the winner of the 2024 Brown Woodard Award will be announced.
Tickets are available online (and you can list food preferences once you buy a ticket.) 12 and under are free, but use the ticket form to help us count how many people. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bw2024
The auction will be opened approximately 2 weeks before the event, but bidding will continue until 7:30 that day. Please pick up auction items at the event or make arrangements to have them held or delivered.
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