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Day 3: Neighbor 2 Neighbor Improvements
AAD strengthened its largest organizing program. A dedicated core team built capacity, added leadership roles, and welcomed new block leaders. Improved processes expanded reach, supported volunteers, and connected Dems across Ankeny as we build toward 2026.
AAD strengthened its largest organizing program. A dedicated core team built capacity, added leadership roles, and welcomed new block leaders. Improved processes expanded reach, supported volunteers, and connected Dems across Ankeny as we build toward 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Day 3: Neighbor 2 Neighbor Improvements
AAD strengthened its largest organizing program. A dedicated core team built capacity, added leadership roles, and welcomed new block leaders. Improved processes expanded reach, supported volunteers, and connected Dems across Ankeny as we build toward 2026.
AAD strengthened its largest organizing program. A dedicated core team built capacity, added leadership roles, and welcomed new block leaders. Improved processes expanded reach, supported volunteers, and connected Dems across Ankeny as we build toward 2026.
Day 4: Highly Successful AAD Summer BBQ
Our biggest event of the year! Nearly 200 attendees, 11 speakers, a successful catered meal, and an indoor venue beat the July heat. Funds raised strengthened AAD’s budget. Save the date for the next one: July 11, 2026!
Our biggest event of the year! Nearly 200 attendees, 11 speakers, a successful catered meal, and an indoor venue beat the July heat. Funds raised strengthened AAD’s budget. Save the date for the next one: July 11, 2026!
December 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Day 4: Highly Successful AAD Summer BBQ
Our biggest event of the year! Nearly 200 attendees, 11 speakers, a successful catered meal, and an indoor venue beat the July heat. Funds raised strengthened AAD’s budget. Save the date for the next one: July 11, 2026!
Our biggest event of the year! Nearly 200 attendees, 11 speakers, a successful catered meal, and an indoor venue beat the July heat. Funds raised strengthened AAD’s budget. Save the date for the next one: July 11, 2026!
Day 5: Volunteer Appreciation
Instead of a traditional November meeting, AAD honored our volunteers and their incredible work all election cycle—stuffing bags, installing yard signs, texting, phone banking, donating, lit drops, and more. Gratitude, teamwork, and community were front and center.
Instead of a traditional November meeting, AAD honored our volunteers and their incredible work all election cycle—stuffing bags, installing yard signs, texting, phone banking, donating, lit drops, and more. Gratitude, teamwork, and community were front and center.
December 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Day 5: Volunteer Appreciation
Instead of a traditional November meeting, AAD honored our volunteers and their incredible work all election cycle—stuffing bags, installing yard signs, texting, phone banking, donating, lit drops, and more. Gratitude, teamwork, and community were front and center.
Instead of a traditional November meeting, AAD honored our volunteers and their incredible work all election cycle—stuffing bags, installing yard signs, texting, phone banking, donating, lit drops, and more. Gratitude, teamwork, and community were front and center.
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America’s unions wish you and your loved ones a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.
December 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
America’s unions wish you and your loved ones a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.
Day 6: AAD’s Spring Forward Mixer on March 11 at Firetrucker Brewery filled both rooms and brought members, volunteers, and new faces together. As our winter banquet fundraiser, it supported Neighbor to Neighbor. Join us in 2026: secure.actblue.com/donate/banqu...
December 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Day 6: AAD’s Spring Forward Mixer on March 11 at Firetrucker Brewery filled both rooms and brought members, volunteers, and new faces together. As our winter banquet fundraiser, it supported Neighbor to Neighbor. Join us in 2026: secure.actblue.com/donate/banqu...
Wishing you and your family peace and joy this Christmas.
December 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Wishing you and your family peace and joy this Christmas.
Day 7: Voter Outreach & Rallies
AAD stayed visible all year with voter registration at Ankeny Pride and the Farmers Market. We also showed up on Delaware Ave for rallies: opposing harmful budget cuts, honoring John Lewis with “good trouble,” and the October No Kings rally with ~500 attendees.
AAD stayed visible all year with voter registration at Ankeny Pride and the Farmers Market. We also showed up on Delaware Ave for rallies: opposing harmful budget cuts, honoring John Lewis with “good trouble,” and the October No Kings rally with ~500 attendees.
December 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Day 7: Voter Outreach & Rallies
AAD stayed visible all year with voter registration at Ankeny Pride and the Farmers Market. We also showed up on Delaware Ave for rallies: opposing harmful budget cuts, honoring John Lewis with “good trouble,” and the October No Kings rally with ~500 attendees.
AAD stayed visible all year with voter registration at Ankeny Pride and the Farmers Market. We also showed up on Delaware Ave for rallies: opposing harmful budget cuts, honoring John Lewis with “good trouble,” and the October No Kings rally with ~500 attendees.
Day 8 of #AADvent 🎄💙 AAD’s social media presence grew big in 2025—Facebook followers jumped by 800+, reach expanded, and we launched on TikTok and Bluesky. You can now find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day 8 of #AADvent 🎄💙 AAD’s social media presence grew big in 2025—Facebook followers jumped by 800+, reach expanded, and we launched on TikTok and Bluesky. You can now find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 9 of #AADvent 🎄💙 In 2025, AAD expanded our community give back efforts with drives supporting refugees, students, pets, and local families. In January, we’ll continue by supporting State Rep. Rob Johnson’s Fueling Hope: Annual Gas Giveaway
#AADvent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AADvent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Day 9 of #AADvent 🎄💙 In 2025, AAD expanded our community give back efforts with drives supporting refugees, students, pets, and local families. In January, we’ll continue by supporting State Rep. Rob Johnson’s Fueling Hope: Annual Gas Giveaway
#AADvent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AADvent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 10 of #AADvent 🎄💙 Our Book Club launched in June and quickly became a space for learning, discussion, and connection. Thanks to volunteer leadership, it thrived—and in 2026 it will expand to meet twice monthly with morning & evening options.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Day 10 of #AADvent 🎄💙 Our Book Club launched in June and quickly became a space for learning, discussion, and connection. Thanks to volunteer leadership, it thrived—and in 2026 it will expand to meet twice monthly with morning & evening options.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 11 of #AADvent 🎄💙 AAD launched a fully redesigned website—clean, easy to navigate, and built to help people volunteer, donate, and get involved. It saw 6,000+ views pre-election! Explore it here: www.ankenyareademocrats.org
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Day 11 of #AADvent 🎄💙 AAD launched a fully redesigned website—clean, easy to navigate, and built to help people volunteer, donate, and get involved. It saw 6,000+ views pre-election! Explore it here: www.ankenyareademocrats.org
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 12 of #AADvent 🎄💙 We launched a new volunteer system to better match skills, availability, and opportunities—strengthening connection and coordination. New and longtime Dems, sign up here: actionnetwork.org/forms/aad-vo...
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Day 12 of #AADvent 🎄💙 We launched a new volunteer system to better match skills, availability, and opportunities—strengthening connection and coordination. New and longtime Dems, sign up here: actionnetwork.org/forms/aad-vo...
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 13 of #AADvent 🎄💙 In March, members approved updated bylaws that improved transparency, clarified officer roles, strengthened financial oversight, and modernized committees—setting AAD up for continued growth and a strong future.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Day 13 of #AADvent 🎄💙 In March, members approved updated bylaws that improved transparency, clarified officer roles, strengthened financial oversight, and modernized committees—setting AAD up for continued growth and a strong future.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 14 of #AADVent 🎄💙 In 2025, AAD rolled out new branding with a fresh logo, consistent fonts, and unified colors. This gave us a clearer, stronger, and more recognizable presence online, in print, and at community events.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Day 14 of #AADVent 🎄💙 In 2025, AAD rolled out new branding with a fresh logo, consistent fonts, and unified colors. This gave us a clearer, stronger, and more recognizable presence online, in print, and at community events.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Day 15 of #AADvent 🎄💙 We kicked off the countdown by improving our monthly meetings in 2025 with added social time, digital & paper sign-in options, and livestreams with recordings. Join us Jan 20! All are welcome.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Day 15 of #AADvent 🎄💙 We kicked off the countdown by improving our monthly meetings in 2025 with added social time, digital & paper sign-in options, and livestreams with recordings. Join us Jan 20! All are welcome.
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AnkenyAreaDemocrats
As we count down to 2026, we’re launching AADvent 🎄💙 A 15 day series celebrating the accomplishments, growth, and momentum the Ankeny Area Democrats built in 2025. Follow along, share your favorites, and celebrate what we built together.
#AADVent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AADVent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
December 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
As we count down to 2026, we’re launching AADvent 🎄💙 A 15 day series celebrating the accomplishments, growth, and momentum the Ankeny Area Democrats built in 2025. Follow along, share your favorites, and celebrate what we built together.
#AADVent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
#AADVent #AnkenyAreaDemocrats
Our Neighbor to Neighbor program is in full swing. Join us Sept 27 at 9 AM or noon for our Day of Action. Deliver bags with absentee ballot requests and candidate info to Ankeny Democrats. Every delivery matters. RSVP for Sept 27: actionnetwork.org/events/day-o...
Day of Action 09/27
RSVP FOR LOCATION We’re knocking doors to get voters excited and ready to cast their ballots in the upcoming City Council and School Board election. Come meet fellow Democrats, grab some campaign ma...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our Neighbor to Neighbor program is in full swing. Join us Sept 27 at 9 AM or noon for our Day of Action. Deliver bags with absentee ballot requests and candidate info to Ankeny Democrats. Every delivery matters. RSVP for Sept 27: actionnetwork.org/events/day-o...
🍲 At this month's AAD meeting (6:30 pm on 8/19 at Kirkendall Library) we’re collecting Pantry Meals—gallon Ziplocs with all the shelf-stable ingredients + recipe for a complete meal! Donate supplies, include a recipe, and help us support local pantries. Details + recipes here 👉 tinyurl.com/y8wfpmyt
August 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🍲 At this month's AAD meeting (6:30 pm on 8/19 at Kirkendall Library) we’re collecting Pantry Meals—gallon Ziplocs with all the shelf-stable ingredients + recipe for a complete meal! Donate supplies, include a recipe, and help us support local pantries. Details + recipes here 👉 tinyurl.com/y8wfpmyt
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My statement on the recent proposal to change the IPERS system.
August 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
My statement on the recent proposal to change the IPERS system.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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polkcountydems.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i... for Catelin Drey (Drey for Iowa), our outstanding Democratic candidate in Senate District 1, ahead of her August 26th special election!
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polkcountydems.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i... for Catelin Drey (Drey for Iowa), our outstanding Democratic candidate in Senate District 1, ahead of her August 26th special election!
Thx @polkdems.bsky.social
🚐💥 We're Going to Sioux City!
Join us Sat, Aug 23 for a Day of Action w/ Polk & Dallas Co Dems + Sen. Matt Blake to knock doors 4 Catelin Drey in SD1!
Help break the GOP supermajority—100 canvassers strong!
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🚐💥 We're Going to Sioux City!
Join us Sat, Aug 23 for a Day of Action w/ Polk & Dallas Co Dems + Sen. Matt Blake to knock doors 4 Catelin Drey in SD1!
Help break the GOP supermajority—100 canvassers strong!
👟 Sign up polkcountydems.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i...
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July 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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🚐💥 We're Going to Sioux City!
Join us Sat, Aug 23 for a Day of Action w/ Polk & Dallas Co Dems + Sen. Matt Blake to knock doors 4 Catelin Drey in SD1!
Help break the GOP supermajority—100 canvassers strong!
👟 Sign up polkcountydems.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i...
🚐💥 We're Going to Sioux City!
Join us Sat, Aug 23 for a Day of Action w/ Polk & Dallas Co Dems + Sen. Matt Blake to knock doors 4 Catelin Drey in SD1!
Help break the GOP supermajority—100 canvassers strong!
👟 Sign up polkcountydems.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i...
📣 Join us Tues, Aug 19 at 6:30 PM for our August Ankeny Area Democrats meeting at Kirkendall Library! Hear from Dr. Erick Pruitt, Ankeny Schools Superintendent, about the bond issue and school updates. Social time at 6:00. Bring your questions—everyone is welcome! 🏫📚🗳️
July 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📣 Join us Tues, Aug 19 at 6:30 PM for our August Ankeny Area Democrats meeting at Kirkendall Library! Hear from Dr. Erick Pruitt, Ankeny Schools Superintendent, about the bond issue and school updates. Social time at 6:00. Bring your questions—everyone is welcome! 🏫📚🗳️
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Had a great day in Ankeny—joined the @ankenyareadems.bsky.social for the Summerfest parade, then spoke at their summer BBQ with an amazing crowd and some other fantastic candidates!
July 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Had a great day in Ankeny—joined the @ankenyareadems.bsky.social for the Summerfest parade, then spoke at their summer BBQ with an amazing crowd and some other fantastic candidates!
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos
July 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
AAD Summerfest BBQ 2025 Photos