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title: How History Informs Citizenship in Troubled Times | April 4
description: Join Mike Langley and friends for songs that rekindle the spirit of democracy and solidarity, featuring songs by Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon and more. 
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# [How History Informs Citizenship in Troubled Times | April 4](https://woodburydems.com/news-and-events/langley-event)

 Written by [Woodbury County Democrats](https://woodburydems.com/news-and-events/author/woodbury-county-democrats) | Mar 3, 2026 1:23:49 AM

### 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 4 | Betty Strong Encounter Center

Join Mike Langley and friends at the [Betty Strong Encounter Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTuGox3pEjmTcfD8A) from 1:00 to 3:00 for a musical tribute to American patriotism, an afternoon of songs that rekindle the spirit of democracy and solidarity, featuring songs by Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Neil Young, John Prine and more. 

We’ll use this event as an opportunity to present Woodbury Democrats’ great slate of candidates currently running for office. Introducing themselves and the music throughout the program will be:

- [Kenneth Kroll](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kenneth-kroll-1?refcode=directory), veteran Democratic activist and current WCD Treasurer (Iowa House District 1)
- [Jess Lopez Walker](https://www.facebook.com/JessLopezWalker4Iowa/) (Iowa House District 2)
- [Ben Mulford](https://benforwoodbury.com/) (Woodbury County Attorney)
- [Shawn Olorundami](https://www.shawnforprogress.com/) (Iowa House District 1)
- [Stephanie Steiner](https://www.votestephaniesteinerforiowadistrict4.org/) (U.S. House District 4)
- [Ashley WolfTornabane](https://www.wolftornabaneforiowa.com/) (U.S. House District 4)

We have reached out to additional candidates and will publish their names if/when we receive confirmation that they will participate.

Candidates will have campaign literature on hand and will stick around after the event to mingle and enjoy snacks and refreshments with attendees. Admission is free, seating is limited and free-will donations will benefit Woodbury County Democrats.

Join us!

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