Event Description: A Day of Learning for Women of Southern Iowa (and Beyond) - Presented by the Iowa Democratic Women’s Caucus

 Have you considered running for an office or board, now or in the future, or just want to learn what’s involved? Are you interested in being on a campaign team? If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, this workshop is for you!

 Women of southern Iowa (or beyond), come to Ottumwa on Saturday, April 26, to be inspired and learn from experienced campaigners and officeholders.

Suggested donation is $25. Donate via ActBlue (link is on registration form), or bring a check or cash to the event.

RSVP/Advance Signup Required HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc51JfhJf87paHjxxiVTQlsYrs6nQNQXK38qbp8--tp0rHDag/viewform

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Temple of Creative Arts, 529 E Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501-3029

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AGENDA:
8:30–9:00 am: REGISTRATION and CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 am: WELCOME
9:30 am: KEYNOTE: WHAT’S IN IOWA’S FUTURE? by Special Guest State House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst
9:45 am: NOMINATION PAPERWORK AND FINANCIAL REPORTING
10:15 am: DECIDING TO RUN
11:15 am: PANEL: I AM NOT A CANDIDATE, BUT MY FUTURE INCLUDES THOSE PLANS
12:00 pm: LUNCH
1:00 pm: IOWA VALUES ARE DEMOCRATIC VALUES! by Special Guest State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott
1:15 pm: CRAFTING AND DELIVERING YOUR MESSAGE
2:15 pm: PANEL: WOMEN WITH CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE
3:00 pm: DISMISS