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The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Des Moines is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

MISSION

VISION

VALUE

Empowering voters. Defending democracy.

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.

We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

At the NAACP Annual Banquet in 2019 the League of Women Voters Metropolitian Des Moines was honored to receive recognition as the Community Organization of the Year.

Mission Vision Value
All Hands In

(DEI) DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

The League of Women Voters Metropolitan Des Moines is fully committed to ensure compliance – in principle and in practice – with LWVUS’ Diversity Equity and Inclusion Policy:


Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our   reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

Organizational Documents

Articles of Incorporation

Formational Documentation. Filed with the Iowa Secretary of State in 2006.

IRS 501(c)(3) Charitable Status

Approval of our organization operating as a non-profit with tax exempt status. Received from the IRS in 2016.

By-Laws

Formational Documentation. Filed with the Iowa Secretary of State in 2006.

Impact on Issues

Impact on Issues is designed to help League members use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels. 

League Basics

Essential Policy and Organizational information applicable to our local League. 

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