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Sen. Rand Paul Returns to Iowa on September 11-12, 2015

Sen. Rand Paul Returns to Iowa on September 11-12, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C.-  Sen. Rand Paul will hit the campaign trail this week for a two-day college tour through Iowa. During the tour, Sen. Paul will host two events at Iowa State University and three meet and greets. He will continue to discuss the importance of protecting the entire Bill of Rights, and expanding the Republican party by being boldly for conservative ideals that limit the powers of the Washington Machine. These ideals include spending only what comes in, lowering taxes with the 'Fair and Flat Tax' plan, and unleashing the American Dream by leaving more money with those who earned it. Details of his trip can be found below.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
 
WHAT: Stand with Rand Meet and Greet
 
TIME: 5:30pm CT
 
WHO: Sen. Rand Paul
 
WHERE:     

Sports Page Bar and Grill
1802 W 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125
                       
 
WHAT: Stand with Rand Student Rally
 
TIME: 7:30pm CT
 
WHO: Rand Paul

WHERE:    

Iowa State University Memorial Union, Sun Room
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

WHAT: Stand with Rand Meet and Greet
 
TIME: 8:00am CT
 
WHO:  Sen. Rand Paul
 
WHERE:     

Fisher Community Center
709 S Center Street
Marshalltown, IA

WHAT: Stand with Rand Meet and Greet
 
TIME: 10:00am CT
 
WHO:  Sen. Rand Paul
 
WHERE:     

Gates Memorial Hall
825 15th Street
Nevada, IA
 

WHAT: Stand with Rand Tailgate
 
TIME: Noon CT
 
WHO:  Sen. Rand Paul
 
WHERE:     

Iowa State University, Lot S-7 East of Jack Trice Stadium
1800 S 4th Street
Ames, IA 50011

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Indianola, Iowa on Friday, September 11, 2015

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Indianola, Iowa on Friday, September 11, 2015

When: Friday, September 11, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (CDT)

Where: Sports Page Bar & Grill 1802 West 2nd Avenue Indianola, IA 50125

Hosted By: Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-rand-paul-indianola-ia-tickets-18497046163

Event Details:

Join us on Friday, September 11th at 5:30 PM at Sports Page Bar & Grill, located at 1802 West 2nd Avenue in Indianola.

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Marshalltown, Iowa on Saturday, September 12, 2015

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Marshalltown, Iowa on Saturday, September 12, 2015

When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (CDT)

Where: Fisher Community Center 709 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

Hosted By: Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-rand-paul-marshalltown-ia-tickets-18496526609

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 AM at the Fisher Community Center, located at 709 S. Center Street in Marshalltown, IA.

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, September 12, 2015

Meet and Greet with Rand Paul in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, September 12, 2015

When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CDT)

Where: Gates Memorial Hall 825 15th Street Nevada, IA 50201

Hosted By: Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-rand-paul-nevada-ia-tickets-18451338450

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, September 12th at 10:00 AM at Gates Memorial Hall, located at 825 15th Street in Nevada.

Town Hall with Governor Jeb Bush in Mason City, Iowa on Monday, September 21, 2015

Town Hall with Governor Jeb Bush in Mason City, Iowa on Monday, September 21, 2015

When: Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM (CDT)

Where: The Music Man Square 308 South Pennsylvania Avenue Mason City, IA 50401

Hosted By: Jeb 2016, Inc.

Register for this event now at :

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mason-city-town-hall-with-governor-jeb-bush-tickets-18463001334

Event Details:

Doors will open at 5:00 PM CDT

Meet and Greet with Governor Jeb Bush in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Meet and Greet with Governor Jeb Bush in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

When: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 8:00 AM (CDT)

Where: Gravy's Diner 4129 University Avenue Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Hosted By: Jeb 2016, Inc.

Register for this event now at :

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cedar-falls-meet-and-greet-with-governor-jeb-bush-tickets-18463102637

Event Details:

Doors will open at 7:00 AM CDT

Bernie Sanders Names Lilia Chacon as Iowa Press Secretary

Bernie Bolsters Iowa Campaign
 
MUSCATINE, Iowa - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on Friday that he appointed Lilia Chacon to serve as press secretary in Iowa. An award-winning journalist, Chacon is part of Sanders’ growing team spread across 15 campaign offices throughout the state that will kick off next year's presidential nomination contest.

"We are thrilled to have Lilia on board," said Iowa State Director Robert Becker. "Lilia's experience will be a huge asset to this campaign as we continue to build on our momentum in Iowa."

Chacon will be a key leader in Sanders' Iowa organization. The staff that now numbers more than 50 is poised to take advantage of the Sanders’ momentum in the state where he is drawing larger crowds than any other White House hopeful and has closed to within seven points of the front-runner in the most recent "Iowa Poll" for The Des Moines Register and Bloomberg Politics.

"Never in my career have I covered a politician like Bernie Sanders," Chacon said. "His message has been consistent for decades and has always put the people first. It's inspiring and energizing to be a part of his presidential campaign." Chacon's work as a broadcast journalist earned her six Emmys, a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.

Sanders made the announcement here in Muscatine on Friday midway through a three-day swing across Iowa. After participating in a Latino roundtable discussion, Sanders was headed to the Meskwaki Nation Town Meeting in Tama, Iowa.

Later in the day he was scheduled to make stops in Cedar Rapids, where he planned to walk a picket line with striking workers and hold a town meeting at Coe College.

Meet and Greet with Governor Scott Walker in Maquoketa, Iowa on Friday, September 11, 2015

Meet and Greet with Governor Scott Walker in Maquoketa, Iowa on Friday, September 11, 2015

When:
Friday, September 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
Decker Hotel
128 N Main St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060

Hosted By:
Scott Walker Inc - Team Iowa

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-meet-and-greet-with-governor-scott-walker-maquoketa-ia-registration-18446069691

Event Details:

Please join us for a meet and greet with Governor Scott Walker, September 11, 3:00 PM CDT at Decker Hotel in Maquoketa, IA!

Address: Decker Hotel, 128 N Main St., Maquoketa, IA 52060
Event Starts:  3:00 PM CDT

Stand for Rand Paul Rally at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa on September 11, 2015

Stand for Rand Paul Rally at Iowa State University in Ames,Iowa on September 11, 2015

When:
Friday, September 11, 2015 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CDT)

Where:
Iowa State University
Memorial Union, Sun Room
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50011

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-state-university-students-for-rand-rally-tickets-18442526092

Event Details:

Join us for the Students for Rand Rally with Senator Rand Paul on Friday, September 11 at 7:30pm.

FreedomWorks and Rep. Rod Blum to Host Iowa Presidential Summit in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, December 5, 2015

FreedomWorks and Rep. Rod Blum to Host Iowa Presidential Summit

FreedomWorks and Congressman Rod Blum (IA-1) announced the Rising Tide Summit for grassroots activists to engage with presidential candidates on December 5th, 2015. Invitations are going out to every major party candidate polling above one percent nationally in August.

Congressman Rod Blum commented:

"FreedomWorks has millions of activists across the country, and I am proud to partner with them to host presidential candidates in Iowa. The Rising Tide Summit is a great opportunity for all the candidates to talk directly with the grassroots activists who will be making the phone calls and going door to door this election cycle. Promoting robust economic growth that lifts up all Americans is my top priority, and I am looking forward to hearing the candidates' ideas and proposals."

FreedomWorks Senior Economic Contributor Stephen Moore added:

"We need a president with an economic agenda to put all Americans back to work and to give our workers a raise. That means all the presidential candidates must focus on getting our economy to 4 to 5 percent growth. Grassroots supporters in Iowa and across the country want to know how each candidate is going to get us back on track to full employment and restoration of the American dream. We look forward to hosting the candidates to discuss their plans to grow our economy in Cedar Rapids and America."

Event Info:

Saturday, December 5th, 2015

1:00pm-6:00pm

U.S. Cellular Center
370 1st Ave E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

More information about the summit will be announced later this month.