Iowa Democratic groups weigh doing business with Hy-Vee

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News that Hy-Vee’s political action committee donated $25,000 to the Republican Party of Iowa shortly before a recent fundraiser featuring President Donald Trump is prompting some Iowa Democratic organizations to re-examine the business they give to the major grocery store chain.

Leaders of the West Des Moines Democrats decided to cancel a contract for Hy-Vee to cater an upcoming picnic that is one of the group’s biggest fundraisers.

Several members of the Polk County Democratic Central Committee raised concerns this week about plans for Hy-Vee to cater the group’s Steak Fry in September, which could attract thousands of caucus-goers.

Victor Dutchuk, leader of the group in one of the largest Des Moines suburbs, provided this statement on June 24.

Given the disturbing information reported by Bleeding Heartland regarding Hy Vee’s ties to and support of the Trump Administration and the Trump campaign, the West Des Moines Democrats have cancelled its agreement with Hy Vee to cater its annual July 3rd picnic. Instead, we are proud to announce that we have contracted the services of Dinner Delights. Dinner Delights and its owner operator Andrea Love share similar values as our organization. We are looking forward to a successful and delicious summer event!

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