Cass County Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle says a Flag Day Celebration and fundraiser for Iowa candidates in Districts 19 and 20 will be held 12:30-p.m. Sunday, June 14th, at the Lake Panorama Conference Center (5071 Clover Ridge Road), in Panora. The event marks an opportunity for voters in parts of Cass, Adair, Dallas and Guthrie Counties to meet the candidates and learn about their campaigns.

The event is being hosted by “Senate 10 Progressives,”who have united to elect Democrats. Guests are urged to bring their old flags to be “retired”. Invited Presidential candidates include Senator Bernie Sanders, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Senator Jim Webb, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley.

Other invited guests include: former US Congressman Leonard Boswell; candidate for U.S. Senate Tom Fiegen; candidate for U.S. Senate Bob Krause; candidate for U.S. Congress Desmund Adams; candidate for Iowa House District 20 Scott Heldt; and candidate for Iowa House District 19 Bryce Smith. Iowa Democratic Party Vice-Chair Jim Mowrer will make the introductions for the guest speakers.

Music will be furnished by singer Ruth LaPointe. U.S. flags will be handed out at the end of the event. To purchase $25 tickets by credit card go to the Iowa Senate 10 Progressives Facebook page and click on ActBlue. Or you may send a check to Senate 10 Progressives, PO Box 241, Adel, IA 50003. Inquiries may be emailed tosenate10progressives@gmail.com