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The FAMiLY LEADER'S 4th Annual Family Leadership Summit Schedule for Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Ames, Iowa

The FAMiLY LEADER'S 4th Annual Family Leadership Summit Schedule for Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Ames, Iowa

Family Leadership Summit 2015

Session 1 – 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Congressman Steve King

Frank Luntz, Luntz Global

Senator Marco Rubio

Rachel Owen – Informed Choices Medical Clinics

Donald Trump

Tony Perkins, FRC Action

Chuck Hurley, The FAMiLY LEADER

Bob Vander Plaats, The FAMiLY LEADER

Dr. Ben Carson

Session 2 – 1:30-4:00 pm

Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy

Senator Ted Cruz

Brian Brown, National Organization for Marriage

Governor Mike Huckabee

Sarah Bowman, ICAGE

Gary Bauer, CUFI Action

Governor Rick Perry

Session 3 – 4:30-6:30 pm

Dr. Shawn Akers, Liberty University Helms School of Government

Governor Bobby Jindal

Foster Friess, Left Right Left Right Forward March

Senator Rick Santorum

Bob Vander Plaats

Governor Scott Walker

Schedule subject to change.

https://thefamilyleadershipsummit.org/schedule/

Believe Again Town Halls Featuring Bobby Jindal in Iowa from July 11-13, 2015

BELIEVE AGAIN TOWN HALLS FEATURING GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL
Town Hall Events Planned In Iowa July 11th, July 12th & July 13th
 
WHAT: Believe Again Iowa Town Halls Featuring Governor Bobby Jindal

WHEN & WHERE:

Saturday, July 11, 2015 1:00 PM
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 Third Avenue
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Sunday, July 12, 2015 5:00 PM
American Legion Post 26
702 W 35th Street
Davenport, IA 52806

Monday, July 13, 2015 6:00 PM
American Legion Post 6
1306 Delhi Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
WHO: Governor Bobby Jindal

WHY: Believe Again is an independent expenditure-only committee that supports the candidacy of Governor Bobby Jindal for President.

Governor Jindal is currently serving his second term as governor of Louisiana. He cut the Louisiana state budget by 26%, delivered on school choice and launched historic economic growth. Governor Jindal is widely respected as one of America's leading conservative policy minds, and will be the featured speaker at Believe Again's Town Hall events in Iowa.

JC Watts Campaigns for Rand Paul in Des Moines, Pella, and Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, July 24, 2015

JC Watts Campaigns for Rand Paul in Des Moines, Pella, and Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, July 24, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C.-  Former Congressman JC Watts will travel to Iowa on Friday to campaign on behalf of Rand Paul for President. Details of his trip can be found below.

Meet and Greet with JC Watts in Des Moines, Iowa

When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (CDT)

Where:
Rand Paul Iowa Office
1901 Bell Avenue
Suite 21
Des Moines, Iowa 50315

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-jc-watts-des-moines-Iowa-tickets-17720518548

Meet and Greet with JC Watts in Pella, Iowa

When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CDT)

Where:
Smokey Row Coffee
639 Franklin Street
Pella, Iowa 50219

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-jc-watts-pella-Iowa-tickets-17686036411

Meet and Greet with JC Watts in Iowa City, Iowa

When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
The Airliner
22 South Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-jc-watts-iowa-city-Iowa-tickets-17715403248

JC Watts to Campaign for Rand Paul in Iowa

FRIDAY JULY 24, 2015

WHAT: I Stand with Rand Meet and Greet

TIME: 9:00am CT

WHO: Congressman JC Watts

WHERE:         

Rand Paul for President Iowa Headquarters
1901 Bell Avenue
Des Moines, IA
 
WHAT: I Stand with Rand Meet and Greet

TIME: 11:30am CT

WHO: Congressman JC Watts

WHERE:         

Smokey Row
639 Franklin Street
Pella, IA

WHAT: I Stand with Rand Meet and Greet

TIME: 2:00pm CT

WHO: Congressman JC Watts

WHERE:         

22 S. Clinton Street
Iowa City, IA

Carly Fiorina Meet and Greet in Webster City, Iowa on Thursday, July 23, 2015

Carly Fiorina Meet and Greet in Webster City, Iowa on Thursday, July 23, 2015

Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Webster City, IA

Organized by
Hamilton County Republicans

Event Description

Hear Carly Fiorina speak and get a chance to ask her questions when she stops in Webster City.

When:
    
Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CDT)

Where:
    
Webster City Maid-Rite - 409 Closz Drive Webster City, IA 50595

Mike Huckabee Visits Moo's BBQ in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, July 18, 2015

Mike Huckabee Visits Moo's BBQ in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, July 18, 2015

Saturday, July 18, 2015
at 4:00pm

Moo's BBQ
103 W 2nd St N, Newton, Iowa 50208

 

 

Rick Perry Announces Conservative Leader Karen Fesler as Iowa Campaign Statewide Co-Chair

GOVERNOR PERRY ANNOUNCES CO-CHAIR FOR IOWA CAUCUS CAMPAIGN
Respected Conservative Leader Karen Fesler Joins Perry Iowa Team

AUSTIN — Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) announced Karen Fesler will join his growing Iowa campaign as Statewide Co-Chair. She joins conservative icon Sam Clovis in leading Gov. Perry’s Iowa campaign.

Fesler has substantial political experience in both Missouri and Iowa. She has worked for:
Gov. Kit Bond, R-MO;
Campaign Coordinator, Rob Gettemy for Congress (R-IA2), 2010;
Rick Santorum for President, Johnson County and Iowa 2nd District Caucus Coordinator 2011-2012;
Rick Santorum for President, Missouri State Director, 2012;
Advisor, Sam Clovis for US Senate (R-IA), 2014;
Patriot Voices, National Advisory Board, 2013-2015;
Iowa RPI Victory Office volunteer 1996-2014;
Iowa RPI State Nominating Committee, 2012;
Iowa RPI County and State delegate, 1996-2014;
Iowa RPI 2nd District Executive Committee, 2013-2015

“It is with great pride that I begin my duties as the Iowa Co-chair of the Perry for President campaign along side my good friend, Dr. Sam Clovis.  This is without question the most talented and experienced team in Iowa, working for the most talented and experienced Governor in America," Fesler said.  "Governor Perry has built a strong foundation in Iowa that will prove to be successful as we move toward the Iowa Caucuses.  I am truly honored to be a part of his team.”   

“I am absolutely delighted to have Karen Fesler join the Perry for President team.  As my co-chair, she will help lead our effort to build the strong ground game that is necessary to do well in the Iowa Caucuses," Clovis said. "She is one of the most respected Republicans in the state and having her on the team will go a long way toward our ultimate success."

Fesler, a St. Louis native, is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She taught elementary school for almost 20 years. She has lived in Coralville, IA for the last 22 years with her husband David, where they owned and operated a public safety equipment dealership.

Governor Martin O’Malley Expands Fifth Trip to Iowa on July 16-17, 2015 *Updated

Governor Martin O’Malley to Highlight Bold Immigration Plan in Iowa on July 16, 2015
 
Des Moines – This Thursday, July 16th, Governor Martin O’Malley will return to Iowa to lay out his bold plan for immigration reform at multiple events around the state.
 
The Governor, who spent last week rolling out detailed progressive policy ideas for debt-free college and reigning in Wall Street megabanks, will hold events on Thursday and Friday to discuss his plan to use executive action to provide immediate relief to the millions of New Americans and forge a new consensus for comprehensive immigration reform for the 21st Century.
 
This is Governor O’Malley’s fifth trip to Iowa since announcing his presidential campaign on May 30th. Media availabilities will follow each of the events.
 
Thursday, July 16, 2015
 
2:30 pm CDT –   Immigration Roundtable
Las Americas -Trinity United Methodist Church, 1548 8th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
 
7:00 pm CDT -    Wapello County Meet and Greet
Hotel Ottumwa, 2nd Floor Community Room, 107 2nd Street East, Ottumwa, IA
 
Friday, July 17, 2015
 
10:00 am CDT - Des Moines County Meet and Greet
Digger's Rest Coffeehouse, 314 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
                
12:30 pm CDT -  Washington County Meet and Greet
                                Art Domestique, 118 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353
 
5:15 PM CDT -    Pre- Hall of Fame Meet and Greet
White Star Ale House, 305 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
 
7:00 pm CDT -    Speech at Iowa Democratic Party’s Hall of Fame Awards
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 524011

Donald J. Trump Announces 3 Iowa Co-Chairs: Colonel Brian Miller, Tana Goertz, & Richard “Dick” Thornton

Donald J. Trump Announces 3 Iowa Co-Chairs: Colonel Brian Miller, Tana Goertz, & Richard “Dick” Thornton
 
(New York, New York) July 9, 2015 - Donald J. Trump, Republican candidate for President, announces today 3 Iowa Co-Chairs: Colonel Brian Miller from Sioux City, Tana Goertz, and Richard “Dick” Thornton both from Des Moines.
 
Tana Goertz appeared in season 3 of “The Apprentice” and was the runner-up in the season finale.  Goertz has also appeared in “Reality Stars Fear Factor.”  Tana is an Iowa entrepreneur who works as a motivational speaker, business coach, radio talk show host and author.  More information on Tana may be found at www.heytana.com.  “I saw first hand what an effective leader he is,” said Goertz.  “He is decisive, honest, strong, and true to his words and that’s what I would want my next President to be.”
 
Richard Thornton has been a behind-the-scenes activist for many years in Iowa politics.  A lawyer with a degree from the University of Iowa, Thornton is a most respected advocate for many Iowa-based businesses at the Iowa Legislature.  “After 50 years of being involved in the process, I find that Donald Trump brings a new perspective to the word leadership,” said Thornton.  “I believe in the Donald Trump who believes in the ‘lead, follow or get out of the way’ mentality and this will bring success to not only Iowa but to the United States as well.”
 
Colonel Brian Miller recently retired as the Commander of the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City after serving for 34 years.  During his distinguished career he deployed to over 20 different countries plus numerous stateside locations.  In 2010-2011 Colonel Miller deployed for 7 months to Kabul, Afghanistan as the Vice Commander of the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan.  He was second in command for the 9,500 airmen deployed to Afghanistan as well as over 100 combat aircraft.  He advised General officers from 6 nations on effective combat employment of United States Airpower.  Colonel Miller’s numerous awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.  
 
Donald Trump has made numerous trips to Iowa and has had the chance to meet with many voters.  “I am proud that these individuals have decided to join the Team Trump,” said Donald Trump.  “These individuals work hard in their chosen professions and understand how hard it is in today’s world to have a positive impact.  They bring to this campaign a wide-range of backgrounds that represent many Iowans.   I know they will work hard and contribute to this campaign and our efforts to ‘Make America Great Again.”

Believe Again Town Hall Series Featuring Bobby Jindal in Ames, Iowa on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Believe Again Town Hall Series Featuring Bobby Jindal in Ames, Iowa on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

When:
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
Oakwood Road Community Center
2400 Oakwood Road
Ames, IA 50014

Hosted By:
Believe Again GOP

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ames-believe-again-town-hall-series-featuring-governor-bobby-jindal-tickets-17429625479

Event Details:

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Governor Bobby Jindal on the most important issues of the day before he takes questions from the audience. If you're unable to join us in person but still want to ask Governor Jindal a question, tweet using #AskBobby.

George Pataki Visits Iowa on Thursday, July 9, 2015

George Pataki Visits Iowa on Thursday, July 9, 2015

Lunch Meeting with Hispanic Business Leaders
Iowa Motor Truck Association
717 E Court Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50319
1:00pm

Tune In!
La Reina Radio KDLF
2:00pm

Meeting with African Immigrant Groups
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
5:00pm

Meeting with Polk County GOP Executive Committee
2175 NW 86th St., Ste. 1E
Clive, IA 50325
7:00pm
(Closed to Press)