It spent $4,000 on one vendor during the time period.
It spent $4,000 at Grace Van Cleave, which is based in ZIP Code 50311.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Polk County during the first quarter of 2025 came from Iowa Propane Gas Political Action Committee. It spent $3,765 during the time period on 13 different vendors.
What's known as "dark money," which comes from political non-profits and shell corporations, has greatly increased expenditures and donations in recent elections to record-breaking highs.
Political campaign financial data is often updated, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate's finances.
Top Expenditures from Iowa Political Committees based in Polk County During Q1
| Committee | Expenditures | Paid Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Van Cleave for Iowa | $4,000 | 1 |
| Iowa Propane Gas Political Action Committee | $3,765 | 13 |
| Karin Derry for Iowa | $2,415 | 1 |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #33 | $2,250 | 5 |
| Local Union No 347 IBEW Fund, PAC | $500 | 1 |
| Shelley Skuster for School Board | $361 | 1 |
| Srikant for Clive | $320 | 1 |
| LisaFleishman4Iowa | $188 | 1 |
| Des Moines for Chelsea Chism-Vargas | $179 | 1 |
| Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, PAC | $97 | 1 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Des Moines for Chelsea Chism Vargas• Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #33• Srikant for Clive• Iowa Propane Gas Political Action Committee• Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, PAC• Local Union No 347 IBEW Fund, PAC• Grace Van Cleave for Iowa• Karin Derry for Iowa• Shelley Skuster for School Board• LisaFleishman4Iowa
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