Soup & More!

There were at least 320 attendees who came to enjoy soup, friendly faces and hear from every Democratic candidate for elected state executive office. There were 55 volunteers who made this happen! Speakers included:

 MC: County Supervisor Linda Murken

Julie Stauch for Governor

Ryan Peterman for Secretary of State

Chris Jones for Secretary of Agriculture

Nate Willems for Attorney General

Hat Pass: Susie Petra & County Treasurer Ted Rasmusson

Wade Dooley for Secretary of Agriculture

Taylor Wettach for Auditor

John Norwood for Treasurer

Rob Sand for Governor

Power to the People

This rally was initially to protest the Administration's actions in Venezuela, but during the week, Trump’s threat to other countries, and the actions of ICE in Minnesota, killing Renee Good, gave more reasons. Speakers were Supervisor Linda Murken, State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, Story County Treasurer Ted Rasmusson, County Supervisor Latifah Faisal, Supervisor Lisa Heddens. The rally was held at Bandshell Park in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, January 10, 2026