Rally, Recruit, Register, Retain and Elect Republicans
31 Oct
U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) laid out four reforms today that will be highlighted in the House Republican Health Care Reform Plan.
· Number one: let families and businesses buy health insurance across state lines;
· Number two: allow individuals, small businesses, and trade associations to pool together and acquire health insurance at lower prices, the same way large corporations and labor unions do today;
· Number three: give states the tools to create their own innovative reforms that lower health care costs; and
· Number four: end junk lawsuits that contribute to higher health care costs by increasing the number of tests and procedures that physicians sometimes order not because they think it’s good medicine, but because they are afraid of being sued.
You can learn more about the House Republican plan here.
You can read the current House health care bill being pushed by House Democrats here (all 1900 pages of it).
31 Oct
The Republican Party of Iowa is hosting a special event – Leadership for Iowa on Saturday, November 7 at 5:30p. It will be held in the Elwell Family Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
With special guest, Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota
Come meet the Republican gubernatorial candidates as well.
Tickets are just $25, which you can order here.
21 Oct
This annual event is coming up soon, the pertinent information is below.
Date: October 31, 2009
Place: Wakonda Country Club (3915 Fleur Dr. in Des Moines)
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Fashions: Younker’s at Jordan Creek
Theme: A Day for Abe – Celebrating Abe’s 200th year
Cost of Luncheon: $35.00
Reserve no later than October 28th
Contact: Audrene Hansen at 243-1679
Models: Celebrity Republicans – women, men and children
Door Prizes
Map below:
20 Oct
Our next Central Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 7:00p – 9:00p at the Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave. in Des Moines).
Confirmed Speakers:
12 Oct
The cold did not keep us from having a great crowd at Living History Farms. We were privileged to have former Governor Robert Ray in attendance, and to hear from several of our elected officials and gubernatorial candidates. You can check out some pictures at our Facebook Page, and watch videos from the evening below.
23 Sep
Kim Lehman is Iowa’s National Committeewoman for the Republican National Committee and she addressed our Central Committee last night. You can watch video of her message here or below.
23 Sep
The Polk County Republicans present “A Barn-burner at Living History Farms” where you can hear all declared GOP Gubernatorial Candidates speak out. Click the image at right to view the invitation!
This fundraising event will be held at Living History Farms Flynn Barn (11121 Hickman Road in Urbandale) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 5:30p (buffet dinner catered by The Iowa Machine Shed starts at 6:00p). Parking will be available at the Visitor Center, and a shuttle will take you to the barn. Handicapped assistance will be provided.
Tickets cost $30/single, $50/couple and $65/family
If you would like to RSVP, purchase a ticket, or have a question please contact:
More details to come! But mark your calendars, and grab some family and friends and support the Polk County Republicans in our mission to rally, recruit, register, retain and elect Republicans.

22 Sep
State Chairman Matt Strawn outlines Iowa GOP education reform measures.
16 Sep
These boots WERE made for walking and “Now The End is Near”. We face the final curtain. It is time for our last parade of the 2009 season and we want to end with as much enthusiasm as when we first started in early June. Even if you haven’t been able to be in another parade all summer, we need your help this Saturday.
WHAT: Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2009
TIME: Line up for walkers will be between 9-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: North parking lot of First Federated Church (located on the west side of 48th Street between Hickman and Franklin). Look for our elephant!
We will be there with our venerable elephant float and look forward to having you join us. For more information, please contact John Bloom at 515-494-7458 (cell) or Mary Whisenand at (515) 360-6985.
11 Sep
Our next Central Committee Meeting will be Tuesday, September 22, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our meeting location will beat the Northwest Community Center located at 5110 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines. Here’s a map:
Our Agenda for the evening:
After the Meeting: House District Directors and CC Members – Get to know each other
We look forward to seeing you on September 22!