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The winners
The new governor visiting Clinton County as a candidate.
We have a new Democratic representative to the US House of Representatives.
We re-elected our state senator, Roger Stewart.
We re-elected our state representative, Polly Bukta.
We helped re-elect another state representative, Tom Schueller.
And there was a big change on the county board of supervisors.
But along the way we managed to have fun at the steak fry among other things.
And there was a visit from a former US president, Bill Clinton, at the JJ Dinner.
Here is the volcano that erupted at the JJ Dinner.
A photo tribute to a couple of other candidates who fought the good fight.
Let's not forget the staff (with apologies to the ones I don't have pictures of).
A few lucky Democratic officials were not up for re-election.
I managed to bother a few famous Democratic officials (sorry).
And finally, the food was good.
August 12, 2006
The local candidates were on hand to cut the ribbon opening our office for the campaign season.
The guest of honor was US House of Representatives candidate Bruce Braley, who spent time talking to us about our concerns and gave a strong speech about why we need a Democrat in congress and how hard we need to work on the campaign.
We made a meal of it with the help of Bob Krajnovich, the chief chef, who can definitely cook up a storm.
After lining up across from the high school with the banners, float, trucks, and walkers, we got started right on time.
Lets support all of these candidates, whose signs are on this truck as well as on this wagon, and on our float.
Here is Clinton County Sheriff Rick Lincoln, and here he is again.
County Supervisor candidate Dennis Starling has this message on his truck. Here is is riding on the truck.
State Senator Frank Wood and State Representative Polly Bukta enjoyed the parade. Here is another picture of Polly Bukta.
The Democratic canidate for County Attorney is Bruce Ingham, seen here marching in the parade.
Reg Kauffman is running as a Democratic Candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives.
State Senator Roger Stewart was in the parade along with this group of supporters.
Carrying the banners is a hard job. You not only have to lift them, you also have to throw candy to the kids along the route. That is State Senator Frank Wood tossing the candy.
Here is our truck with a Democratic supporter promoting several Democratic candidates.
Bob Krajnovich drove the truck that pulled the float, and Carol McGuire decided to "float" on the float. After the parade, Gus Keefer, Carol McGuire, and Charlie Smith stood guard over the float. See more pictures of this float below in the Clinton and De Witt parades -- with a different crew each time.
Reg Kauffman is running for State Representative. He was thorough in covering the parade route -- from yard to sidewalk to the float.
Bruce Ingham is running for the office of Clinton County Attorney, and he is also a compelling figure in the parade.
Dennis Starling is running for County Supervisor, and he also gathered in supporters during the parade.
We alays lead our group in parades with these banners.
Congratulations to the builders of this float, which has seen duty in several parades this summer.
We always like to toss candy to the kids. And they like it too.
This is our Clinton County Sheriff, Rick Lincoln, watching out for us during the parade.
Bruce Imgham is running for County Attorney. No training needed, he already knows the job. Now we need to elect him.
Dennis Starling, running hard for County Supervisor, seems passionate about moving Clinton County ahead.
Can you imagine a more patriotic setting for State Representative Polly Bukta, riding on the float?
State Senator Frank Wood is nearly as active in these parades as he is in the senate.
And, my apologies to Reg Kauffman, running for State Representative. He was also very active in this parade, but I mishandled my camera rather badly, and my pictures of him didn't work. However, see the Low Moor Parade (above) and the Clinton Riverboat Days Parade for several pictures of him.
This year we had a wonderful float. Check here for several pictures of it. If your browser tries to shrink it to fit the screen, check the instruction at the top of this page for making it larger.
The theme of the float reminds us to always preserve the freedoms celebrated on these signs.
Bruce Braley is running hard and is ready to take back the US Congress seat in the First District for the Democrats.
Here is Clinton's able and effective state representative Polly Bukta. She is running hard for re-election.
State Senator Roger Stewart is, by all accounts, a great legislator, and he is also running for re-election this year.
State Representative Tom Schueller is running for re-election in order to continue his good work in Des Moines.
Good luck to Reg Kauffman, who is running for the state House of Representatives for the first time. We need his energy there.
Here is State Senator Frank Wood , active in Des Moines on behalf of Iowans, also being active in the parade.
This is Bruce Ingham, who aims to become the new County Attorney and make that office active again.
Dennis Starling, who feels strongly about improving the county, is running for County Supervisor.
This is the Clinton County Sheriff, Rick Lincoln, seen here with former State Representative Art Ollie, County Supervisor Grant Wilke, and Senator Frank Wood.
Pictures from the keynote speech by Iowa House Democratic Leader Pat Murphy.
Pictures of Eugene T. Burke's award, Polly Pukta's award, and Highland Nichols' award.
Clinton County Democratic Chair Jean Pardee runs the show.
A portrait of the winners and keynote speaker including Michael and Polly Bukta, Pat Murphy, Highland and Gerri Nichols.
The large crowd was entertained by music by State Senator Joe Seng.
Jeff Liskey contributes to Rep. Pat Murphy's campaign on behalf of Local 25. (Left to Right: Jeff Liskey, Pat Murphy, Gus Keefer)
How do you practice politics? Mainly by talking to people. So after an event like this, that's what everyone does.
Before the parade -- a group photo, and Rick Dickinson,
Handing out candy in the parade -- more candy and the Labor Congress banner
the Clinton County Democrats banner
Candidate (1st Dist. US House) Rick Dickinson in the parade
Candidate (1st Dist. US House) Bill Gluba in the parade
State Senator Frank Wood in the parade
Clinton County Sheriff Rick Lincoln in the parade.
The "bicycle" in the parade.
Before the parade -- the "bicycle" and the fixit guy.
In the parade, we had the birthday cake for Clinton and, again, the "bicycle".
Polly Bukta's banner and Polly Bukta marching in the parade (Sen. Wood in the background).
Candidates for the first district US House seat -- Bruce Braley, Rick Dickinson, and Bill Gluba.
Sheriff Rick Lincoln's truck and Sheriff Lincoln himself.
State Senators Roger Stewart and Frank Wood.
State Representative Tom Scheuller's car.
Gluba and friends with the banners
The birthday cake float and --------
its builders.....keeping the wind from blowing it away.....riding it in the parade
Highland Nichols and Sheriff Lincoln's trailer............Linclon's flag
Bob and Wendy Krajonvich and their award
Gus and Marcia Keefer and their award
Bob and Wendy receive their award with Gus and Marcia behind them
The main speaker was Mike Blouin, here with county chair Jean Pardee
Blouin speaks to the large crowd ........... and another view of Blouin
The table donkey went home with someone at each table ........
including Martha and John Bonte
At the county Democratic headquarters preparing for the dinner
At the Hall of Fame Dinner (May 15, 2004), which honored Donna Gabriel, Bob Ryan, and Jim & Linda Ralston -----
Secretary of State Chet Culver telling the crowd about his hopes and plans
At the Clinton Riverboat Days Parade (July 1, 2004) -----
"Proud to be Democrats" -- County Auditor Charles Sheridan and County Supervisor Grant Wilke carry the banner.
Women for Kerry
(Pictured, left to right, are Marilynn Snook, Jan Golden, Cheryl Juist, Shirley Neiman (holding banner), Barb Weltzin, Bev Hermann, Tina Mussman, Sheryl Ziegler, and Sarah Juist)
The Women for Kerry Car
(Marilynn Snook and, in the front seat, Shirley Neiman and Jan Golden)
Bill Gluba for Congress
Polly Bukta behind her banner carried by Cammie and Carol McGuire
Clinton County Sheriff Rick Lincoln
Lincoln's Friends
Art Ollie for Polly Bukta
Richard Kissack for Lincoln and Bukta
John Bonte for Bukta
At the DeWitt Parade (July 3, 2004) -----
Bill Gluba for Congress
Frank Wood for State Senator
Jim King for Iowa House of Representatives
Sheriff Rick Lincoln
More of Lincoln's friends and their Hummer
At the Camanche Parade (Aug. 14, 2004)
John Kerry for President (Represented by Wendy Krajnovich, Carol McGuire, and Cammie McGuire)
The Banner (Tom Gibbons and Charlie Smith)
Sheriff Rick Lincoln and Supporters
Frank Wood and Supporters
Jim King and Supporters
The "Bicycle"
At the Polly Bukta Corn Boil (Aug. 14, 2004)
These pictures by John Bonte
State Senator Roger Stewart
Jeff and Chris Michel
Tom Gibbons and Art Ollie