“This is going to be a huge problem and no one wants to talk about it.” — Dr. Chris Jones, University of Iowa Hydroscience Engineer. Tonight, at my Educating Rhonda event in Grimes, we DID talk about it. Thanks to Dr. Jones for sharing his important research about Iowa’s nitrate and water quality problems — and a few of the things we need to do now to mitigate the damage for future generations of Iowans. You can read more from him here: https://www.iihr.uiowa.edu/cjones/. And props to Cookies by Design – Urbandale for the perfect treats.
Hello Grimes! I look forward to meeting more good people of Grimes at this Kickoff event for my Iowa Senate District 20 campaign! Ed Walker, Ann Mueller Gale, and John Williams are my gracious hosts and are planning all sorts of fun activities for this beach-themed yard party. I hope you can attend! I look forward to enjoying time with new friends in Grimes! ~Rhonda
JOIN THE FUN! Thursday, September 26 5:30-7:30pm, 213 NE 14th Ct., Grimes, Iowa
Johnston Area Democrats Annual Picnic — Sunday, September 8, 3pm-6pm, Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, 50131
Rhonda Martin and State Representative Karin Derry are among the speakers at the Johnston Area Democrats picnic. Other speakers include Senate Minority Leader Janet Petersen, State Representative Todd Prichard, State Auditor Rob Sand, and U.S. Senate candidates Kimberly Graham, Theresa Greenfield, and Eddie Mauro. Meat is provided; bring a dish to share and a lawn chair. Live music by Randy Burk & Nate Runkle.
Have a Kicking Good Time in Johnston: Rhonda Martin for Iowa Senate Kickoff Event— Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Greenbriar Restaurant & Bar, 5810 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, 50131
Rhonda Martin has kicked off her boot and is ready to run for the District 20 Iowa Senate seat. Please join us on September 12 to support Rhonda as she kicks off her campaign. Be ready to have a kicking good time.
Suggested donation: $50 (get TICKETS here). Greenbriar appetizers and a drink are included. A raffle and a wine pull are planned along with lots of Fun, Fun, Fun!
Johnston Homecoming Parade — Thursday, September 19, 5:30pm
Join Rhonda Martin, Rep. Karin Derry, and the Johnston Area Democrats in the homecoming parade! We will line up between 5:00-5:30 PM behind Hy-Vee on Greendale Road. Ask about the “black zone”. The parade will begin at 6:00 PM on Greendale Road and proceed south to Pioneer Parkway, then travel northwest along Pioneer Parkway and end at the Johnston Middle School.
Rhonda is holding her first Educating Rhonda luncheon on Saturday, August 10 at Trostel’s Greenbrier in Johnston from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with special guests, House Representative Karin Derry and retired Associate Executive Director of the ISEA Randy Richardson.
We will hear about how the 2017 changes in collective bargaining are impacting teacher negotiations, as well as hear about legislation still on the table for the next legislative session in 2020.
Finally, Rhonda hopes to hear from educators about what are the biggest challenges they face in today’s classroom and any ideas or innovations that might help them be successful.
The cost of the lunch is $20 and it includes a beverage.
Thursday, July 4, 9am-12noon Roseland Dr, Urbandale 50322
Walk with Rhonda Martin for Iowa Senate in the Urbandale 4th of July Parade. The parade starts at 10:00 am on July 4. We will gather about an hour before on Roseland Drive east of 72nd Street in Urbandale. Our parade spot is #79. Rhonda will unveil her campaign t-shirt design and have her new shirts on hand. Join the excitement and celebrate America!
