Let's Keep This Party Rolling!

Get Your Demstock Tickets!

Sat, 08/09/2008 - 11:24am — Administrator

The Linn County Democratic Party will be holding Demstock 2008 on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Williams' Farm, 5305 Walford Road in Fairfax, from 3 to 8 p.m.

There will be, of course, lots of great food and your choice of beverages (soda, water and beer).

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation to help with flood relief efforts. All other proceeds will be used to support the Linn County Democratic Headquarters and local candidates.

Come out and join Iowa Lt. Gov. Patty Judge and all our local Democratic candidates for this fun and informative event!

Adult tickets are $20 each and can be purchased through the PayPal link above. Tickets for young adults, ages 13 to 18, will be $10 each and can be purchased at the door. Children 12 and under are free.

In addition to the food and politics, there will also be an auction of donated goods and desserts. If you would like to donate an item or baked good, please contact Financial Secretary Kay Hale.

See You There!

The Brass Tacks from the Chair - Push Polls in Linn County?

Thu, 08/07/2008 - 9:37am — Diane.Hoffmann

Most of us have probably noticed that the presidential campaign has turned a wee bit negative. However, now, I am hearing that our "rascally" opponents are resorting to smear campaigns through the use of "push polls" against our local candidates. So, what is a push poll, why do our opponents resort to them, and how should we respond?

Demstock 2008

Thu, 08/14/2008 - 1:57pm — Kay.Hale

Calling all volunteers!!!!! There is a need for help to raise the canopies at 5305 Walford Rd., Fairfax on Friday September 5. There will be tables and chairs to also set up. We could use a crew of 15 to 20 to get this done in a timely manner.

Call or email me at 848-4483 or kfranhale@southslope.net
Kay Hale
Financial Secretary LCDCC

Harkin Steak Fry

Thu, 08/14/2008 - 1:53pm — Kay.Hale

The question has been asked, "Are we taking a bus trip to the steak fry?" Well, how many of you Democrats are wanting to take a trip to Indianola on Sunday, September 14, 2008? The number we need will be 47. If there is a whole lot of interest we may go to a 54 passenger bus.
I will call if there are enough to fill the bus.

call or email me at 848-4483 or kfranhale@southslope.net

Federal Courthouse Given Priority Status for Funding

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 5:13pm — Administrator

Photo by Lynda Waddington -- The Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse was taking on water well before the Cedar River reached its crest.At the request of Congressman Dave Loebsack, Sen. Tom Harkin and Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts Executive Committee announced today that the Cedar Rapids Courthouse has moved up on the priority list of courthouses that will receive federal funding for construction of new facilities.

Braley and Loebsack Go To Bat for Broken Railroad Bridges

Thu, 06/26/2008 - 2:20pm — Administrator

Iowa Congressmen Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack, both Democrats representing flood-ravaged eastern Iowa, are requesting federal support for state railroad bridges that were destroyed by flood waters.

The railroad bridge that serves Penford in Cedar Rapids was destroyed when the Cedar River floodedThe Cedar River Bridge that serves Penford in Cedar Rapids was destroyed when the Cedar River flooded this month. (Photo by Lynda Waddington)

Loebsack Commends House for Passing Emergency Disaster Funding

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 8:32pm — Administrator

Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement upon passage of the House Emergency Supplemental bill that included $2.65 billion in emergency funding to assist the communities, residents, and businesses affected by the floods in Iowa and throughout the Midwest.

Flood Relief - Volunteer Opportunities

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 7:54am — Diane.Hoffmann

Want to volunteer for flood relief but don't know who contact? Well, information can be found on www.corridorrecovery.org or you can stop in at the East Central Iowa Volunteer Reception Center located at Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, 1700 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids.

The Center has been established by the United Way of East Central Iowa, the Community Corrections Improvement Association and AmeriCorps/Vista as a coordinated point of contact for volunteers and those needing recovery assistance. The Center's hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers can come into the Center or call (319) 540-4810. Individuals and organizations looking for assistance can call (319) 540-4815.

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