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Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses
Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses
Starts: 6:30 pm
Ends: February 2, 2026 – 8:00 pm
Location: NICC, 8342 NICC Dr, Peosta
Description: We are looking for Precinct Chairs and Secretaries for the caucuses. The precincts will be assigned to various classrooms. People should enter through the South parking lot (convention center entrance). The responsibility for leaders for the night is to show up at 6 (or a little before) and check people in using VAN (or if you don’t have a VAN account, you’ll be given a mini-VAN account and training). Then at 7, lead (or help lead) your precinct caucus. In addition to the training offered by the Iowa Democratic Party below, R.R.S. Stewart, Dubuque County Democrats First Vice-Chair, will offer a training before the January Central Committee meeting on 1/13/26. If you are interested in being your precinct Chair or Secretary, email R.R.S. at rrs3z@virginia.edu
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DCD Data & Analytics: Data Subcommittee Meeting
DCD Data & Analytics: Data Subcommittee Meeting
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: February 3, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Location: Backpocket Brewing & Driftless Pizza, 333 E. 10th Street, Dubuque
Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1
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League of Women Voters Cracker Barrel
League of Women Voters Cracker Barrel
Starts: 9:30 am
Ends: February 7, 2026 – 11:00 am
Location: Harborview Room, Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St, Dubuque
Description: Members of the Dubuque delegation to the State Legislature will meet with constituents, provide updates from Des Moines, and take questions from the audience.
All Cracker Barrel events are free and open to the public.
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Pre-Central Committee Meal
Pre-Central Committee Meal
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: February 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Location: United Automobile Workers Local 94, 3450 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Description: 6:00pm Pre-meeting meal
7:00pm Central Committee Meeting
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DBQ Central Committee Meeting
DBQ Central Committee Meeting
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: February 10, 2026 – 8:00 pm
Location: UAW Local 94, 3450 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Description: Dubuque County Democratic Party meets the second Tuesday of each month. Additional events at DBQDemocrats.org. If you’re a candidate wishing to speak to the central committee, please contact dbqdemchair@gmail.com to be added to the agenda.
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Indivisible Dubuque County February Meeting
Indivisible Dubuque County February Meeting
Starts: 5:30 pm
Ends: February 11, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Location: Dubuque County Library, 5290 Grand Meadow Dr, Asbury
Description: Discussion and brainstorming for upcoming activities and future plans for the group.
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DCD Data & Analytics: Media and Marketing Subcommittee Meeting
DCD Data & Analytics: Media and Marketing Subcommittee Meeting
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: February 12, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Location: TBD
Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1
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Dubuque Area Humanists Darwin Day Lecture
Dubuque Area Humanists Darwin Day Lecture
Starts: 6:30 pm
Ends: February 16, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1699 Iowa Street, Dubuque
Description: Professor Brian T. B. Elias, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Iowa College of Law
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DCD Data & Analytics Committee Meeting
DCD Data & Analytics Committee Meeting
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: February 17, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you. Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1
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Black History Reading Challenge
Black History Reading Challenge
Starts: 3:00 pm
Ends: February 22, 2026 – 4:00 pm
Location: Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque
Description: This month’s reading is letter from the Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Find online at: letterfromjail.com
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Matt Robinson for Iowa Pancake Breakfast
Matt Robinson for Iowa Pancake Breakfast
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: February 28, 2026 – 11:00 am
Location: UAW Local 94, 3450 Central Ave, Dubuque
Description: Help support Matt’s campaign for the Iowa House by joining for a Pancake Breakfast at the Dubuque UAW Hall on Saturday, February 28 at 10:00am. Enjoy some good food with good people as we work together to Flip the Iowa House!
Buy tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pancake26
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Indigenous Voices: Land, Water & Justice
Indigenous Voices: Land, Water & Justice
Starts: 2:00 pm
Ends: February 28, 2026 – 4:00 pm
Location: Dubuque Museum of Art, Dupaco Voices Building, 1000 Jackson Street
Description: www.dbqreads.org/events/speaker-panel-indigenous-voices-on-water-land-and-justice
Join 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 for a powerful conversation featuring Indigenous leaders and advocates at the intersection of environmental justice and cultural survival. Delve into what it means to defend the sacred and restore relationships of respect, care and healing while engaging with, and learning from three Indigenous women working towards a more just and beautiful world.
This event is the Kickoff event for the 2026 Dubuque County Reads. The 2026 Book is 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 by Diane Wilson.
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐷𝑢𝑏𝑢𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑠, 𝐷𝐴𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐶, 𝐷𝑢𝑏𝑢𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑟𝑡, 𝑆𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑦
𝑆𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑡 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑠, 𝑆𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑦
𝑃𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠:
𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Anishinaabe, Descendant of White Earth Band of Ojibwe
𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢 – Báxoje citizen (Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska) as well as Omaha of Nebraska and ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee Nation)
𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧- Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
𝑃𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟:
𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐚 – Farmer, Decolonial Repair Network, Honor Native Land Fund, and Land Justice Futures
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