Julián Castro Returns to Iowa for Steak Fry, to Talk with Students About Climate Change and Visit Rural Farmers **Updated
SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 13, 2019) – Next week, former Obama Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Julián Castro will return to Iowa for his 12th trip as a presidential candidate to attend a student-led climate change forum, LGBTQ Forum, the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry, and for a sit-down conversation with farmers in rural Iowa.
On Friday, students across the country will participate in a Global Climate Strike to bring attention to climate change. At Linn-Mar High School, students will participate in the strike by moderating a forum with Secretary Castro and inviting students to ask questions about his plans to tackle climate change. Later that evening, he will join other candidates at a LGBTQ Presidential Forum in Cedar Rapids.
Secretary Castro will join supporters for a rally on Saturday before the Polk County Democrats annual Steak Fry, and will be the first candidate to march into the event with supporters. After the Steak Fry, Secretary Castro will join Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement for their People’s Action candidate forum.
On Sunday, Secretary Castro will visit a farm in rural Iowa to meet with farmers and residents, and hear from them about their priorities, needs and concerns.
Friday, September 20, 2019
STUDENT CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join students at Linn-Mar High School for a conversation on climate change. This event is part of the Global Climate Strike, a student-run effort to bring attention to climate change.
WHERE: Linn-Mar High School, 3111 10th St., Marion, IA 52302
WHEN: Friday, September 20, 2019, 4:00 PM CT/5:00 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, students and moderated by Senator Rob Hogg
LGBTQ PRESIDENTIAL FORUM
WHAT: Secretary Castro will participate in a forum focused on issues important to the LGBTQ community and their allies. One Iowa, GLAAD, The Gazette and The Advocate are hosting the forum.
WHERE: Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College, 1220 1st Avenue Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
WHEN: Friday, September 20, 2019, 7:00 PM CT/8:00 PM ET. Approximate speaking time 8:10 PM CT/9:10 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, One Iowa, GLAAD, The Gazette and The Advocate
Saturday, September 21, 2019
RALLY WITH STRIKING MCDONALD'S WORKERS
WHAT: Secretary Castro will speak with McDonald's cooks and cashiers before they go on strike Saturday to demand $15 an hour and union rights.
WHERE: Evelyn K Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 8:30 AM CT/9:30 AM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, McDonald's workers, Fight for $15 volunteers and labor leaders
PRE-STEAK FRY RALLY WITH SUPPORTERS
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join hundreds of supporters for a rally outside of the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry, before marching into the event with rally-goers.
WHERE: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
WHEN: Saturday September 21, 2019, 10:00 AM CT/11:00 AM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro and supporters
THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENTIAL FORUM HOSTED BY CCI
WHAT: Secretary Castro will speak at a presidential forum hosted by People’s Action and CCI.
WHERE: Iowa Events Center, 833 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT/1:00 PM ET - 6:00 PM ET. Approximate speaking time 1:40 PM CT/2:40 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, union members from across Iowa and members of CCI
POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS STEAK FRY
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join more than 10,000 Democrats at the annual Polk County Democrats Steak Fry
WHERE: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
WHEN: Saturday September 21, 2019, 9:00 AM CT - 5:00 PM CT/10:00 AM ET - 6:00 PM ET. Approximate speaking time 3:30 PM CT/4:30 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro and Democrats from more than 45 states
Sunday, September 22, 2019
BLOCK WALK KICKOFF WITH SECRETARY CASTRO
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join volunteers and supporters as they get ready to knock on doors in Des Moines.
WHERE: Team Julián Field Office, 2000 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 10:30 AM CT/11:30 AM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, supporters and volunteers
UPDATE:CONVERSATION WITH FARMERS IN GREENE COUNTY
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join farmers from Greene and Boone counties to talk about the issues facing rural Iowa.
WHERE: Bull Head Farm, 1812 P Avenue, Jefferson, IA 50129
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 1:30 PM CT/2:30 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro and local farmers
MEET-AND-GREET IN JEFFERSON
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join local Democrats and supporters for a meet-and-greet in rural Greene County.
WHERE: Milwaukee Depot, Raccoon River Valley Trail, Jefferson, IA 50129
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 3:00 PM CT/4:00 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, supporters and Democrats in rural Greene County
MEET-AND-GREET IN PERRY
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join local Democrats and supporters for a meet-and-greet at the historic Hotel Pattee.
WHERE: Hotel Pattee, 1112 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 7:00 PM CT - 8:30 PM CT/8:00 PM ET - 9:30 PM ET
WHO: Secretary Castro, supporters and Dallas County Democrats
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