Johnston Area Democrats

NO KINGS Des Moines-Central Iowa
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Iowa
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.“

2025 Green Days Parade
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Iowa
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!

July 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

August 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

September 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

JAD Annual Picnic 2025!
2025-09-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Rhonda M, 5501 Garrison Court, Iowa, 50131, United States
Meet the local School Board Candidates, and have some great food and conversation!

October 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

Voting - Johnston School Board
2025-11-04 08:00 - 18:00 | Iowa

November 2025 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

January 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States
One of three Democratic candidates for the US Senate from Iowa, Josh Turek, will be our guest speaker at this month’s meetup. He currently serves as a senator in the Iowa State Legislature representing the 20th District (the Council Bluffs area). He is also a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

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.

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
2026-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lions Club – Johnston, 6501 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, United States
Chili cook-off, a fundraiser for Jill Alesch – candidtate for HD43

Caucus 2026
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Iowa
Join us for our yearly Caucus

February 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

March 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

April 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

May 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

Primary Election
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Iowa
2026 Democratic Primary

June 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

July 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

August 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

September 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States

October 2026 Johnston Area Democrats Meeting
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States
