Campaign 101 - March 22, 2025
Charles City
Crafting and Delivering Your Message
Address voters like a pro
Kelly Winfrey, Professor of Political Communications; Ames Community School Board President.
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Panel: Funding Your Campaign
Learn the essentials of locating donors and successful persuasion
Amanda Ragan, Iowa State Senator, 2002–2022; Cerro Gordo County Democrats Chair; community activist.
Sharon Steckman, District 59 Representative 2009-2024 and served as ranking member of the education committee; retired educator from Mason City.
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Getting on the Ballot for Local Races or Boards
Taking the mystery out of Step One
Megan Secor, Fort Dodge City Council Member; marketing coordinator for Soldier Creek Winery.
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How to Run for Local Office and Connect with Voters
What to expect and plan for as you run for office or help on a campaign. Includes confidence-building strategies for connecting and interacting with voters and the media.
Cindy Garza, President, Mason City School District School Board; 22-year Iowa DNR environmental engineer.
Lori Meacham Ginapp, Former Central Springs School Board Member and Cerro Gordo County supervisor. Currently employed at Mercy One Mason City in the Internal Medicine Residency.
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