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The Woodbury County Democrats are building an organization to recruit, train and elect Democrats to faithfully serve the needs of all people in our Northwest Iowa county.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 12d

Americans have a right to transparency from our government, and the right to express our opinions through peaceful protest.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 2d

Coming Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 PM to the Rocklin Conference Center at WITCC!

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 6d

Read more about AJ’s experience, qualifications and goals, and learn how you can support her campaign here: woodburydems.com/news-and-eve...

School Board Candidate Profile | AJ Cecil-Starlin

AJ Cecil-Starlin decided it was time to stop feeling disappointed and instead be the change she wanted to see. That realization led her to take the leap and announce her candidacy for School Board.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 6d

AJ Cecil-Starlin for School Board decided it was time to stop feeling disappointed and instead be the change she wanted to see. That realization led her to take the leap and declare her candidacy for the Sioux City School Board.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 6d

He aims to bring transparency, a focus on students and solutions-based communication to the table.

Read more about his candidacy and how you can support it here: woodburydems.com/news-and-eve...

School Board Candidate Profile | Jeb Hibbs

Jeb Hibbs felt inspired to run for School Board after seeing the past and current challenges faced by the district, including efforts to retain great teachers and moments where Board members' actions ...

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 6d

Jeb Hibbs has seen the past and current challenges faced by the School Board and district, including efforts to retain great teachers and moments where Board members' actions didn't fully consider the impact on schools, teachers, staff, and students.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 7d

Come knock a few doors and grab your yard sign!

The goal of the canvassing is to collect signatures for Rob’s candidacy petition and gain volunteers to support his campaign.

Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 7d

Rob Sand for Iowa’s team will be door knocking in our neck of the woods this Saturday, Oct. 4th, kicking the event off at 11:00 AM from Riverside Park, from where they will also distribute yard signs from 11:30 to 3:00.

Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 9d

Feeling spooked about the direction of the country? Find your people and support a worthy cause by getting your own "Blue Dot Ghost" to display this Halloween season!

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 12d

We encourage citizens to continue speaking up peacefully when our government’s actions are unclear or objectionable.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 12d

The group remained peaceful, as they always do, so it is difficult to see law enforcement’s positioning of sniper rifles on the roof as anything but a threatening overreaction.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 12d

We support those who showed up at the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center yesterday to question ICE’s arrest and detention of Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools Ian Roberts.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 12d

Americans have a right to transparency from our government, and the right to express our opinions through peaceful protest.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 18d

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Please share this post and watch this space for more auction items in the coming days.

Donate to Woodbury County Democratic Party (IA)

Show your support with a contribution.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 18d

There’s only one place where you can get this unique quilt—at our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Harry Hopkins Dinner.

But you can’t do it without a ticket!

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · 28d

Marty Pottebaum enters the race for City Council in Sioux City.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 27

SHE DID IT! Convincingly, and with class.

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Democrat flips Iowa state senate seat and breaks Republican supermajority

Catelin Drey beats extremist Christopher Prosch, flipping district so Democrats can block governor’s appointments

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 27

She ran a terrific race. Iowa is fed up with GOP policy.

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · Aug 27

JUST IN: Democrat Catelin Drey wins Iowa’s SD-01, 55% to 45%, a district Trump carried by 11.5% in 2024, breaking the GOP super-majority.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you are unable to vote before or after work hours, you may be eligible for PTO from your employer. Contact your employer’s H.R. Department to find out, and if appropriate, ask that they let your company know about the availability of this benefit.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you live in Iowa Senate District 1 (Precincts 1-22) and haven’t voted early in the Special Election, you can support Catelin Drey by voting at your precinct’s polling place tomorrow, August 26, between 7 AM and 8 PM (Find your polling place here: elections.woodburycountyiowa.gov/news/2025_st...)

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 6

Friday night is your chance to relax and enjoy a summer evening while showing your support for J.D. Scholten!

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 5

There are several options for early voting in the Iowa SD-1 Special Election, and they start tomorrow, August 6, at the Woodbury County Courthouse.

Bank your vote early to make sure your voice is heard!

Get details on our website here: woodburydems.com/news-and-eve...

Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Jul 25

Catelin is a terrific candidate!

Kim Mathers @kim-mathers.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Meidas network is spotlighting our State Senate candidate, Drey for Iowa!

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Exclusive: Dems Announce Spotlight Candidate Catelin Drey to Break GOP Supermajority in Iowa

Drey's candidacy builds on the momentum of a stunning off-year victory in Iowa for Dems

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Central Committee Meeting | July 23

Join the Woodbury Democrats for the Central Committee meeting on July 23 at 6 PM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sioux City.

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Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Jul 23

Please join us tonight for the Woodbury County Democrats’ Central Committee Meeting at 6:00 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ on Hamilton Boulevard.

We have some changes brewing, and are eager to share details. You need not be a member to attend.