Upcoming events.
Filing Deadline for City and School Board Elections.
Today is the last day for candidates to file for the 2025 municipal and school board elections.
Pufferbilly Parade
Walk or ride with the Boone County Democrats in the Pufferbilly Parade and join in the fun for Pufferbilly Days, Sept. 19th-21. Our newly updated float has plenty of seating and lots of shade. Walk or ride.
Pufferbilly Days Parade
Saturday, Sept. 20
Parade begins at 9:30 AM
Details on location for line up coming in September

Brown Woodard Dinner
The Boone County Democrats annual awards ceremony and fundraiser will take place in Ogden. Please join us for dinner and speakers. More details soon!
Election Day
Today is your chance to vote for your local school board and members of your municipal body. These elections are crucial to a functioning Democracy!

Tri County Hall of Fame: Boone, Marshall, Story
Marshall County will host the 2025 regional Hall of Fame, honoring local Democratic activists. Stay tuned for more details.


Madrid Labor Day Parade
Please join us on our new float as we celebrate America’s workers. Plenty of room to ride on the float (and shade if needed) as well as walk along. Come show support for Democrats and for all those who work in our labor force.
Madrid Labor Day Parade
Monday, Sept. 1
Parade begins at 10:00 AM
Meet at 9:00 AM in the parking lot at Edgewood Park, West 8th and Main Streets, located on the south edge of Madrid.
Best route to avoid traffic:
Hwy 17 to the south end of Madrid
Turn on Southern Prairie Road (by Dollar General)
Turn on South Main St. and proceed to parking lot
Special Election Iowa SD1
Catelin Drey for Iowa is a longtime community advocate, mother, and policy communicator who is running for the Iowa Senate to be a voice for every Iowan who has never had someone in their corner. We are thrilled that she's our nominee in the August 26th special election for Senate District 1.
You can help by donating, knocking doors, making phone calls and writing post cards. This election is winnable and if we win the Republicans no longer have a “super majority” which would curtail their ability to place people on state boards and commissions without input.
Here is how you can help: https://dreyforiowa.com/
Filing Begins for City & Regular School Board Candidates
Today filing opens for school board and city council candidates. If you are interested in running, check out this link on the Sec. of State’s website: https://sos.iowa.gov/city-elections

Canvas for Catelin
Catelin Drey for SD1
Polk County Demcocrats will be heading to Sioux City on the 23rd to help canvas for Catelin Drey, a truly stellar candidate for the special election in Iowa SD1. They will stop in Boone and pick up folks who wish to go. You can ride in a touring bus and lunch is provided. If you are interested contact the BCD at info@Boonecountydem.com and include phone number.
This election is winnable!
Democrats Need to Go on the Offensive on Water Quality
Chris Jones, Matt Russell, and Jason Grimm are all outspoken advocates for water quality in this state and the shameful role corporate ag and the state government are playing in poisoning our water. We are at the bottom in terms of our drinking water quality and it affects all of us. Learn how to fight back,
Register for the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Lv24X9dJRHm4Spr6kcqT4g


Regular City & Regular School Board Candidate Filing Closes
Today is the last day to turn in paperwork for the November election.

Is Running for City Council in Your Future
Participants will learn the necessary signatures and reporting dates when running for their local City Council positions. We will listen and learn from city council members and mayors of small as well as large communities. Why they ran, how they campaigned, and the best relationships/interactions with the mayors of their cities.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/z9qL5lylRwSkmbMbVQ5Bmg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Boone County Fair
Join in the fun for the Boone County Fair. Join us for the parade at 5 pm on July 17th and again at our booth.
The parade will assemble and the Boone and Scenic Valley Parking lot. Be there by 4:30 and look for our newly redesigned float! Plenty of room to ride. You can also walk, toss out candy, hold banners and wave. Some lucky person can run the bubble machine.
We will also be looking for volunteers to help at the fair booth, all in air conditioned comfort.



Picnic for the People
Enjoy the day with friends. Good food, inspiring speakers, and a silent auction. What’s not to enjoy? Cost? Whatever you choose to donate. Everyone is welcome.
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
Bid on one of the many items at our silent auction!

Rob Sand 99 County Tour
Auditor Rob Sand will be in Boone Wed. June 11th at 5:30. Go to Miles Lee Park to hear him and ask questions and express YOUR concerns. Rob has done a tremendous job as auditor, so much so that the Republicans did all they could to keep him from doing his job!
He has announced a run for governor, so come and see where he stands on the issues that matter to you!


CC Meeting
Please note the change in venue to the Erickson Library for tonight’s meeting.
Join us for our regular meeting.

Spring Soup and Salad Supper featuring state auditor Rob Sand and Boone Mayor Eli Stines
We are pleased to announce our speakers: at 4:45 Boone mayor Elijah Stines will speak and at 5 pm state auditor Rob Sand will provide his words of wisdom. Both will be available to answer questions until about 5:45.
Please come and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup along with accompaniments! Keep you kitchen clean and have supper served by the Boone County Democrats. Free will donation to help support local events and candidates.
You can help make the event a success by contributing your own secret recipe soups, salad, and desserts! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AD22A3FA7-56070313-bcdsoupsalad#/

Boone Pride
Come celebrate PRIDE in Boone. Family friendly event with food, entertainment, vendors.


Off Year Caucus and Organizational Meeting
It is time to organize and resist!
State Representative Heather Matson has spent the last 25 years working and volunteering as a public policy advocate, community leader, state legislator, and development professional. She is passionate about building community, connections, and civic engagement in every aspect of her work. Heather believes that House District 42 deserves a state legislator who is a partner in good governance, who leads with a civic mindset, and who listens to understand, not simply to respond.
Education
Heather has a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Western New England College in Springfield, MA and a Master of Arts in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
The off year caucuses are our time to choose our county leadership and organize the county party, events, publicity, and outreach. Regaining control of the state starts with each one of us!
Please come and be part of the BCD by volunteering to assist with an event, being an officer or taking on a task at the county level, and learning how to make a difference at the local, county, and state level.
There is something for everyone!
We will hold the caucuses first, which helps us select representatives for each precinct, and then move to organizing ourselves and our events and community involvement for the coming year.
Refreshments will be available.

Tim Walz Town Hall
This event is SOLD OUT
Zach Nunn has refused to host a public town hall since he was sworn into office in 2023. Minnesota Governor TIm Walz made a promise to show up to districts where their Republican Representatives are refusing to hold public town halls - and he is coming to Iowa's Third Congressional.
RSVP to join us at the Tim Walz town hall in Des Moines!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/timwalzdsm
Friday, March 14
Doors at 2:15pm
Event at 3:00pm
Des Moines, Iowa
Tickets required but due to space at the venue do not guarantee entry - Please save your emailed receipt to this RSVP to present during check-in.


CC Meeting
Join us for our regular meeting. In person at the History Center or via Zoom .
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89984492148

BCD Holiday Party
Happy Holidays!
Please join us in celebrating the past year’s accomplishments!

Election Day Watch Party!
November 5th will be one of the most consequential days in American history. Come share this time with friends as we see what the future holds for Boone County, Iowa, and the nation.
We will have some food and drink, but welcome your contributions to the festivities.
Election Day
Today is THE day. If you have not voted already, you must vote in person. Here is the link to everything you need to know, and have with you, in order to vote. Remember: democracy hangs in the balance.
Last day for in-person voting
This is the last day for in person voting. It is also the last day mail in ballots may be received in order to be counted for this election.