Although the Cass County Democratic Party’s Headquarters has been open since August 29th, a Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, beginning at 2 PM at 511 Chestnut in Atlantic, according to Sherry Toelle, County Chair. Toelle says she has “Invited all the Democratic Party candidates who will be appearing on the county’s ballot in November. Hillary Clinton’s campaign plans to send a surrogate for her. Patty Judge, Jim Mowrer, and Matt Paladino have been invited but their schedules have yet to be finalized for September.

Dana Kunze, candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors, District 4, and Scott Heldt, candidate for the Iowa House District 20, have confirmed their attendance. Snacks and refreshments will be served from 2-until 4-p.m.,” Toelle said.

The Democratic Party Headquarters will be open on weekdays from 10-a.m. until 5-p.m., and on weekends from noon-to 4-p.m. through Election Day. Campaign materials and signs for the Democratic candidates will be available as will voter registration and absentee ballot request forms.  Toelle says the County Democratic Party “Will also be having a Food Drive so, should folks wish to participate, they can bring canned goods and/or other non-perishable food items to HQ on the 17th or at other times. Also needed are paper goods, soaps and detergents, personal hygiene items, and other items that folks in need may be able to use.”

Toelle said also, “Depending on the number of items donated,” they will provide donated goods to several food banks around the county.