Johnston Area Democrats

August 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States
Democrats in the community of Johnston, Iowa, gather regularly to enjoy each other’s company, learn from each other, and build their network.
We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Cozy Café in Johnston.
6:00 pm – Meet, greet, network, and order from the menu.
7:00 pm – Hear from our guest presenters.

Polk County Democrats Summer Dinner
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Loft DSM, 100 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States
Rob Boston of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, will headline the Polk County Democrats 2025 Summer Dinner on Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft DSM.

Rob serves as Senior Adviser at Americans United for Separation of Church and State and is the former editor of Church & State magazine. He’s the author of four books, including Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn’t Give You the Right to Tell Other People What to Do, and has appeared in major documentaries like God & Country and American Heretics. Rob brings decades of experience pushing back against the rise of religious extremism in American politics—and we’re honored to bring him to Polk County.

This event will also celebrate outstanding local leaders with the presentation of:

Volunteer(s) of the Year*

The 1932 Award*

Youth Leadership Award recipients*

*Links to nominate volunteers will be available in Tuesday’s newsletter.

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Dinner will be catered by Great Caterers of Iowa and includes a buffet of salad, two entrees (vegan option available), sides, bread, and dessert. A cash bar will be available.

Candidate and advocacy booths are available for purchase.

Sponsorships are also available at a range of levels, with all proceeds going toward electing Democrats across Polk County.

For any accommodation or dietary requests—including vegan meals—please email us at polkdems@gmail.com.

This is one of the most important events we host all year. We hope you’ll join us as we learn how to fight back against religious extremism—and turn that fight into meaningful political action.

Click here to secure your ticket!

July 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

2025 Green Days Parade
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | IA
Join your local Democrats and walk with Johnston Area Democrats in the 2025 Johnston Green Days Parade. Line up begins at 5pm (we will be in AREA 4, see below), and all walkers must be in place by 5:30 (parade rules). The parade starts at 6pm!

If you have any questions please contact us (johnstonareademocrats@gmail.com)

Instructions From The Parade Organizer

Staging Instructions:

We will begin staging in the west Corteva parking lot at 5:00 PM and will need you in place and ready to go no later than 5:30 PM. Enter the staging area from NW 62 nd Ave onto South Drive. Proceed to the check-in tent, where you will be directed to your area. If you have several participants being dropped off, please have drivers return and exit on NW 62 nd Ave the way they entered.

Area 4

Volunteer Parade Staff will be in this area to assist you once you arrive. Please enter the staging area from NW 62 nd Ave onto South Drive. Proceed to the check-in tent, where you will be directed to your area which is at the intersection of South Drive and Pioneer Pkwy.

We will begin releasing floats toward Pioneer Pkwy at 5:45 PM so ready to head out on the route at the 6:00 PM start time. Parade Staff will let you know when it is time to be released to the parade route.

We must keep an OPEN LANE on South Drive for emergency response vehicles, so there is no parking along South Drive for any reason.

Please ensure that your staging area is clean before you leave.

If you have questions, Volunteer Parade Staff will be available Thursday evening to assist, or you can call or email me prior to parade day.

Thank you again for participating in the Johnston Green Days Parade!

NO KINGS Des Moines-Central Iowa
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | IA
From the event organizer:

“Details still coming together- respond via email if you want to be a part of planning!

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.

NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

🚨On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking action nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨

The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.

On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.“

June 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

May 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

April 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

March 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

January 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

JAD Winter Holiday Party
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Docs Lounge, 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Election Watch Party 2024
2024-11-05 19:30 - 23:30 | Docs Lounge, 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Get Out The Vote November 5th!
2024-11-05 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States
The 2024 election is just around the corner, and we need your help to ensure wins for Tiara Mays-Sims and Matt Blake! Join us every weekend, along with Monday and Tuesday leading up to November 5th, as we work to energize Democrats across the district to cast their votes. Let’s make these last days count!

Sending Tiara & Matt to Des Moines will take all of us! Can we count on you to help make that happen?

Pick a time slot and sign up today to help us reach voters through door-knocking and phone banking!

Get Out The Vote November 4th!
2024-11-04 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Get Out The Vote November 3rd!
2024-11-03 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Get Out The Vote November 2nd!
2024-11-02 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Get Out The Vote October 27th
2024-10-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Knock Doors With Christie Vilsack and Matt Blake
2024-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Get Out The Vote October 26th
2024-10-26 10:00 - 20:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States

Coffee With Tiara Mays-Sims
2024-10-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States
Come grab your Friday morning coffee with Tiara Mays-Sims, candidate for Iowa House District to learn more about why she’s running and how she plans to represent HD43 at the Capitol!

Canvas Launch With Tiara, Matt and Lanon!
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | IA
We’re thrilled to welcome Jason Kander, veteran and former Missouri Secretary of State, as our special guest.

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 10.15.24
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Join your neighbors and meet your local Democratic candidates!

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 10.10.24
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | IA

October Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 10.03.24
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Join your neighbors and meet your local Democratic candidates! Also in attendance will be congressional candidate Lanon Baccam!

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 9.26.24
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | IA

Door Knock With Tiara and Jennifer Konfrst
2024-09-21 13:30 - 16:00 | Johnston Area Democrats, 5965 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States
Join Rep. Konfrst and candidate Tiara Mays-Sims to knock doors in House district 43!

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 9.20.24
2024-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | IA
Join your neighbors and meet your local Democratic candidates! Also congressional candidate Lanon Baccam will be in attendance!

Meet Your Local Democratic Candidates 9.12.24
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
