The Marshall County Republican Chairperson, Peter Rogers, announces that the much anticipated Republican precinct caucuses will be held throughout Marshall County on January 3 at 7:00 pm.
The locations for the caucus are:
- Marshalltown Wards 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, and 4-2, along with LeGrand and Timbercreek Townships will all meet in the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse (Gymnasium) 1601 S 3rd Ave., Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
- Bangor, Liberty and Minerva Townships will meet at Clemons Lutheran School, 302 Bezin St, Clemons, IA
- State Center Township will meet at the West Marshall High School Library, 601 3rd St. NW, State Center, IA.
- Eden and Logan Townships will meet at the Melbourne Community Center, 613 Main St., Melbourne, IA
- Marietta and Washington Townships will meet at Consumer’s Energy, 2074 242nd St (Hwys 330 and 30 intersection), Marshalltown, IA
- Liscomb Township will meet at Liscomb Community Center, 114 Main St., Liscomb, IA
- Iowa and Taylor Townships will meet the Albion Fire Station, 100 S Main St, Albion, IA
- Marion and Vienna Townships will meet at Green Mountain Community Building, Green Mountain, IA
- Green Castle Township meets at East Marshall Middle School, 225 South Elm Street, Gilman, IA
- Jefferson Township meets at East Marshall Elementary School, 201 E Weisenberger, Laurel, IA
Registration will be from 6:00 to 6:45 and the event will begin at 7:00 p.m.
For details visit the Marshall County Republican web-site: www.marshallcountyrepublicans.com/
These precinct caucuses will take a written straw poll of the attendees for the Republican candidates of that person’s choice. This straw poll will be taken after local candidate introductions, a brief explanation of the process, then attendees will proceed to a location in the building by Precinct or Township for additional business.
The caucuses will also ask for platform planks to be submitted for consideration in the Marshall County Platform, which will be adopted at the Republican County Convention. Also, delegates and alternate delegates to the Republican County Convention will be elected.
Election of members of the Marshall County Republican Central Committee will also occur.
Each precinct will have it’s own location with leaders to begin the process to help select the next Republican presidential candidate. The 2008 Presidential Caucus was attended by over 1500, and preparations are being made to efficiently accommodate well over 2000 people for this year’s Caucus.
Dozens of volunteers have stepped forward in carefully organizing the anticipated event. There will be many students involved in giving direction, presenting the Flag, and singing of the Nation Anthem.
The Marshalltown, TimberCreek, and LeGrand Caucuses will take place in the gymnasium (Roundhouse) of the Marshalltown Senior High School. The entrance will be the East doors of the Roundhouse, and volunteers and banners will direct attendees to their proper registration. Registered Republicans will be directed by Ward or Township to their correct registration table. After registration, attendees will be directed by volunteers to their seats by Ward or Township. Handicap accessibility will be accommodated with floor seating available for those needing, and an elevator will be staffed to allow access to the Precinct or Township breakouts. Bleacher seating will be used for non-handicapped persons, and stairway access to the breakout sessions will be utilized.
At registration, a volunteer will ask for identification, check off attendance, and give a packet of materials explaining the Caucus process. If the participant is not yet registered as a Republican, or needs to register due to coming of age, or due to a move, there will be tables and assistance provided. Participants will be asked to fill out a small form indicating your desire to be considered for a delegate to the Marshall County District Convention, or to be a member of the Republican Central Committee.
A opportunity to donate funds to help the Marshall County Republicans set up a headquarters, do mailings, and help local, state, and national candidates get elected will be offered.


February 21, 7:00 pm: Central Committee Meeting.
April 11, noon: Republican Women Lunch.

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