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Chris Christie Iowa Town Hall Tour on January 27-31, 2016 and February 1, 2016 ****Updated

Chris Christie Iowa Town Hall Tour on January 27-31, 2016 ****Updated

Town Hall Meeting in Dubuque
DATE: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
TIME: 6:00 PM *Doors open at 5:00 PM, town hall meeting starts at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Courtside Sports Bar & Grill, 2095 Holliday Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

Friday, January 29
8:00 AM    Send Off Rally at Chris Christie for President Iowa Headquarters
Iowa CCFP Headquarters
Johnston Station
5525 Merle Hay Road #185
Johnston, IA 50131
*Doors open at 7:30am

9:30 AM    Town Hall at Central College
Central College
Maytag Student Center, BMW Room
401 Broadway Street
Pella, IA 50219
chrischristie.com.
*Doors open at 8:30am

11:30 AM    
Town Hall at Appanoose Rapids Brewery
Appanoose Rapids Brewery
332 E Main Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501
*Doors open at 10:30am

3:00 PM    Town Hall at Uptown Ivy's Bake Shoppe
Uptown Ivy's Bake Shoppe
514 Jefferson Street
Burlington, IA 52601
*Doors open at 2:00pm

6:00 PM    Town Hall at St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University
Rogalski Center Ballroom
518 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52803
*Doors open at 5:00pm

Saturday, January 30
9:00 AM    Town Hall at The University Club
The University Club
1360 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52246
*Doors open at 8:00am

11:00 AM    
Town Hall at the Chrome Horse
Chrome Horse
1140 Blaisferry Road NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
*Doors open at 10:00am

3:30 PM    Town Hall at The Supervisors Club
The Supervisors Club
3265 Dewitt Road
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
*Doors open at 2:30pm

6:00 PM     
Town Hall at the Clear Lake Fire Department
Clear Lake Fire Department
711 2nd Avenue N.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
*Doors open at 5:00pm

Sunday, January 31
9:00 AM    Town Hall at Morningside College
Morningside College
The Olsen Student Center, Yockey Room
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
*Doors open at 8:00am

1:30 PM    Town Hall at Quaker Steak & Lube
Quaker Steak & Lube
3320 Mid America Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
*Doors open at 12:30pm

5:30 PM    Rally at Prairie Moon Winery
Prairie Moon Winery
3801 W 190th Street
Ames, IA 50014
*Doors open at 4:30pm

7:30 PM    Rally at Wellman's Pub & Rooftop
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop
597 Market Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
*Doors open at 6:30pm

Monday, February 1

7:30 AM Attend the West Side Conservative Breakfast Club
Machine Shed Restaurant
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
 
8:45 AM Rally with Volunteers at the Chris Christie for President
Iowa CCFP Headquarters
Johnston Station
5525 Merle Hay Road #185
Johnston, IA 50131
 
9:45 AM Town Hall with Drake University Law Republicans
Drake University Law School
Cartwright Hall Kern Commons
2621 Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
 
11:00 AM Luncheon with the Bull Moose Club
Des Moines Embassy Club at the Ruan Center
666 Grand Avenue, #3300
Des Moines, IA 50309

 

Carly Fiorina Visits Iowa on January 25, 2016 to February 1, 2016 *Updated

Carly Fiorina Visits Iowa on January 25, 2016 to February 1, 2016 *Updated

Carly Fiorina heads to Iowa, visiting Osceola, Council Bluffs, Colfax, Iowa City, Mt. Pleasant, Keokuk, Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, Waukee, Marion, and Waukon.

Carly continues her trip through Iowa. There have been several events added to the schedule at the end of the week and over the weekend, and those details can be found below. Carly will be going to Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Marshalltown, Marion, Independence, Waukon, Dubuque, Manchester, Waterloo, Mason City, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Davenport, and West Des Moines.

Monday, January 25th

1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Osceola Meet and Greet
The Family Table
1610 Jeffreys Drive
Osceola, IA

7:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Pottawattamie County Republican Party Town Hall featuring Carly Fiorina
Dixie Quicks Restaurant
157 West Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA

Tuesday, January 26th

8:30 - 9:30 AM ET
Coffee with Carly
Kum & Go
1200 North Walnut Street
Colfax, IA

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Iowa City Town Hall
University Club
1360 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA

3:00 - 4:00 PM CT
Coffee with Carly
Sip Coffee and Wine Bistro
120 S. Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, IA

5:30 - 6:30 PM CT
Keokuk Town Hall
Beef Bread and Brew
2601 Main Street
Keokuk, IA

Wednesday, January 27th

8:30 - 9:30 AM CT
Coffee with Carly
Elly's Tea and Coffee
208 W. 2nd Street, #8
Muscatine, IA

12:00 - 1:30 PM CT
Oskaloosa Town Hall
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
109 S. Market Street
Oskaloosa, IA

2:55 - 3:25 PM CT
Iowa Pork Congress Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Pork Producers Association
Hy-Vee Hall
Room 102
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA
*Audience open to Pork Congress members only*

5:30 - 7:00 PM CT
Des Moines Meet and Greet
Heritage Gallery
111 Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA

*Please use entrance located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Walnut Street*

7:30 - 9:00 PM CT
Waukee Town Hall
Rube's Steakhouse
3309 Ute Avenue
Waukee, IA

Thursday, January 28th

9:30 - 10:30 AM CT
Coffee with Carly
Main Street Cafe and Bakery
2510 SW White Birch Drive
Ankeny, IA

*NOTE TIME CHANGE*
11:30 - 12:30 PM CT
Town Hall hosted by the Marshall County Pachyderm Herd
Legends American Grill
2902 S Center Street
Marshalltown, IA

Friday, January 29th

12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Marion Town Hall
Lowe Park Community Center
4500 N. 10th Street
Marion, IA

3:30 - 4:30 PM CT
Independence Meet and Greet
Sweet Spot
108 1st Street E
Independence, IA

6:30 - 7:30 PM CT
Waukon Town Hall
Vet's Club
105 Allamakee Street NW
Waukon, IA

Saturday, January 30th

9:00 - 10:00 AM CT
Coffee with Carly
Charlotte's Coffee House
1104 White Street
Dubuque, IA

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Manchester Town Hall
Fireside Pub and Steakhouse
205 S 12th Street
Manchester, IA

*EVENT ADDED*
1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Waterloo Town Hall
Steamboat Gardens
1740 Falls Avenue
Waterloo, IA

*EVENT ADDED*
4:00 - 5:00 PM CT
Mason City Town Hall
Cabin Coffee Co.
1304 4th Street SE
Mason City, IA

*EVENT ADDED*
7:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Ames Town Hall
Scheman Building
Iowa State University
1805 Center Street
Ames, IA

Sunday, January 31st

*EVENT ADDED*
8:30 - 9:30 AM CT
Waukee Town Hall
Hy-Vee Market Grille
1005 E Hickman Road
Waukee, IA

*EVENT ADDED*
12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Cedar Rapids Town Hall
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center
525 33rd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA

*EVENT ADDED*
2:30 - 3:30 PM CT
Clinton Town Hall
Rastrelli's Restaurant
Tuscany Room
238 Main Avenue
Clinton, IA

4:30 - 5:30 PM CT
Davenport Town Hall
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
4215 Elmore Avenue
Davenport, IA

Monday, February 1st

7:30 - 11:00 PM CT
Caucus Night Party
Jordan Creek Events Center
Hilton Garden Inn
Ballroom
205 S 64th Street
West Des Moines, IA

Donald J. Trump Endorsed by Jeff DeWit, State Treasurer of Arizona

Donald J. Trump Endorsed by Jeff DeWit, State Treasurer of Arizona

Jeff DeWit and Numerous Arizona Community Leaders Endorse Trump for President as Arizona Campaign Team Expands

(New York, NY) January 20th, 2016 – Today Donald J. Trump received the endorsement of Jeff DeWit, State Treasurer of Arizona. DeWit is a well-respected Republican leader in Arizona where he was first elected in 2014. In addition to Mr. DeWit, Mr. Trump received the endorsement of seven other community leaders including the former State Attorney General and NRA President, Bob Corbin, former State Senator, Lori Klein Corbin, former State Senator, Senator President Pro Tempore and House Majority Whip Robert Blendu, former Arizona State Republican Chairman Tom Morrissey, former Maricopa Country Republican Chairman Lyle Tuttle, former National Committeewoman Lori Urban and former State Treasurer of Arizona former Arizona State Senator and former Yavapai County Supervisor, Carol Springer.

Mr. Trump stated, “Jeff is a terrific guy. He has been supportive of my campaign since the very beginning and it is a honor to receive the endorsement of such an intelligent, high quality individual, committed to my vision to Make America Great Again!”

Mr. Trump has campaigned in Arizona on two occasions. His first rally in Phoenix, where he spoke about illegal immigration, was attended by thousands and he most recently Mr. Trump visited Mesa, Arizona for a campaign event with more than 12,000 people in attendance. He continues to dominate all Arizona state polls and lead by wide, double digit margins in all national polls.

Treasurer DeWit added, “Our country's political elite have forgotten that this country was built with grit and hard work, and don't seem to understand the economic ramifications of the laws they pass. As a businessman, turned State Treasurer, I am a big believer that we cannot rely on politicians to put our country back on the path to prosperity. We need a conservative political outsider with financial savvy and success, who understands what it means to build a business, make payroll, and flourish during tough times. America is fortunate to have this and more in Mr. Donald J. Trump.”

DeWit continued, “As someone who has spent one on one time with him, I can tell you that Mr. Trump is one of the smartest and quickest minds of our time. His business success is extraordinary. His passion for America, our veterans, and protecting our freedoms is inspiring. But what may be his most admirable quality is his willingness to give back and serve our country, and fight to see that our children and our grandchildren will have the same opportunities to live, work, and raise a family in the greatest country ever known to man, the USA. I have been proud to stand with Mr. Trump since before his campaign for President was announced and in every step along the way, and I am excited to now serve as his campaign Chairman in Arizona to ensure victory in 2016. Together, let's Make America Great Again!”

In addition to these key endorsements, the Trump campaign has expanded its Arizona operation with new hire Thayer Verschoor, Former State Senator, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Pro Tempore, who will serve as Deputy State Director under Arizona State Director Charles Munoz.

Bernie Sanders 2016 Iowa Campaign Announces Environmental Leadership Team

Bernie Sanders 2016 Iowa Campaign Announces Environmental Leadership Team

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bolstered by a new television ad highlighting his opposition to the Bakken crude oil pipeline in Iowa, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign announced their Environmental Leadership Team for the Hawkeye state. The twenty-five member group is spearheaded by former League of Conservation Voters staffers and current members of the Bernie 2016 Iowa campaign team: Shelby Iseler, Adam Kofoed, Justin Huck, Evan Friesen, and Michael Plantenberg.

The team, comprised of activists, scientists and community members, applauded Sanders’ strong vocal opposition to the Keystone XL and Bakken crude oil pipelines and his consistent record of working to counter the devastating effects of climate change.

Sanders first voiced his opposition to the Bakken crude oil pipeline, which would transport up to 570,000 barrels of crude oil daily through 18 Iowa counties, in November. Sanders noted at the time that he was “...opposed to the construction of the Bakken crude oil pipeline because as a nation, our job is to break our addiction to fossil fuels, and not increase our dependence on oil, coal and other carbon pollution sources.” Sanders was the first and remains the only Democratic presidential candidate to oppose the construction of this pipeline.

“Bernie Sanders believes that fossil fuel billionaires' money in our political system poses the greatest threat to solving the climate crisis. Bernie has the most comprehensive plan that both gets the money out of our political system and returns democracy back to the people while also completely addressing the devastating problem of climate change.”
--Mike Carberry, Johnson County Supervisor

“Bernie has laid out a comprehensive plan that both creates green jobs and makes polluters pay. He is committed to protecting public lands from fossil fuel extraction and to blocking unneeded infrastructure like the Bakken oil pipeline. If future generations could endorse Sanders, they would be first in line. I am doing it on their behalf."
--Carolyn Raffensperger, Co-founder, Women’s Congress for Future Generations

“I support Bernie Sanders because he has a high level of integrity that is uncommon in politicians today. He has a long history of fighting for hard-working, middle-class Americans. He also is one of the very few who had the courage to oppose the unjustified invasion of Iraq, and he favors keeping the U.S. out of the sectarian conflict in the Middle East. That is the kind of president we need in today’s world.”
--Dr. Francis Thicke, Soil Scientist, Radiance Dairy

“Senator Bernie Sanders has long opposed the Keystone XL and similar oil infrastructure projects and is the first and only candidate to come out strong against the Bakken Pipeline. That’s why I support Senator Sanders as the next President of the United State because Iowa, our nation, and our future generations are counting on a president that will move us into the future - a future with clean air, water, and thriving communities.”
--Ahna Kruzic, Graduate student, Sustainable Agriculture and Sociology, ISU

“I strongly support Bernie Sanders for President of the United States. The first time I heard him speak in Iowa City last summer, it was clear to me that this man is extraordinary and different from other politicians. He was the first with the courage to tell it like it is regarding our global climate crisis. Everything he stands for is what I believe in and where we need to go as a nation. Without big money, without corporate backers, and without much but his integrity and passion for a just America, he has reshaped the conversation of this election.”
--Miriam Kashia, Climate Change Activist

The full list of names of Sanders’ Environmental Leadership Committee can be found below:

Mike Carberry, Supervisor, Johnson County
Monica McCarthy, Member, League of Conservation Voters, Polk
County
Stephanie Schwinn, Democratic Chair, Bremer County
April Burch, Resident, Boone County  
Tom Carsner, Former Chair, Iowa City Sierra Club, Johnson County
Ahna Kruzic, Graduate Student, ISU, Story County
Jonas Magram, Founder, Bikers for Climate Action, Jefferson
County
Donna Buell, Lawyer, Dickinson County
Angie Carter, Supporter, Bernie 2016, Scott County  
Brent Oleson, Supervisor, Linn County
Deborah Marlin, Community Health Activist, Dallas County  
Dr. Francis Thicke, Soil Scientist, Radiance Dairy, Jefferson County
McKinly Springer, Undergraduate Student, ISU, Story County
Jeff Hall, Member, League of Conservation Voters, Story County
Miriam Kashia, Climate Change Activist, Johnson County
Carolyn Raffensperger, Co-founder, Women’s Congress for Future Generations, Story County
John Davis, Climate Analyst, Climate Reality Project, Fremont
County
Daryl Kothenbeutel, Climate Change Activist, Palo Alto County
David Osterberg, Founder, Iowa Policy Project, Linn County
Susan West, Environmental Activist, Blackhawk County  
Eric Johnson, Organizer, Iowa City Climate Advocates, Johnson
County
Pari Kasotia, Energy and Environmental Leader, Dallas County
Cheryl Hannah, Environmental Activist, Blackhawk County
Brenda Brink, Citizen Lobbyist,  CCI Action Fund, Story County
Faith Blaskovich, Environmentalist, Calhoun County

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop in Hamlin, Iowa on Saturday, January 30, 2016

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop in Hamlin, Iowa on Saturday, January 30, 2016
‎
When:
Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Where:
Darrell's Place
4010 1st St.
Hamlin, IA 50117

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cruzin-to-caucus-hamlin-ia-ted-cruz-retail-stop-tickets-20909432676

Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Retail Stop
2:15pm
 
Darrell's Place
4010 1st St.
Hamlin, IA 50117

Town Hall with Marco Rubio at Kent Campus Center in Indianola, Iowa on Saturday, January 23, 2016

Town Hall with Marco Rubio at Kent Campus Center in Indianola, Iowa on Saturday, January 23, 2016

When:
Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)

Where:
Kent Campus Center
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indianola-town-hall-with-marco-rubio-tickets-20929504712

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Town Hall on January 23rd! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the event begins at 6:00 PM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door.

Town Hall with Marco Rubio at Iowa State University Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, January 23, 2016

Town Hall with Marco Rubio at Iowa State University Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, January 23, 2016

When:
Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Where:
Iowa State University Alumni Center
420 Beach Avenue
Ames, IA 50011-1430

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ames-town-hall-with-marco-rubio-tickets-20929448544

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Town Hall on January 23rd! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century. Doors open at 12:00 PM and the event begins at 12:30 PM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door.

Cecile Richards to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Iowa on January 23-24, 2016

Cecile Richards to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Iowa on January 23-24, 2016

On January 23 and January 24, Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, will campaign on behalf of Hillary Clinton in Iowa. Richards will join supporters and volunteers in Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Conroy, Grinnell, and North Liberty to discuss what’s at stake for Iowa women and families in this election, and Hillary Clinton’s lifelong commitment to protecting women’s access to health care.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed Clinton’s candidacy earlier this month, making its first ever endorsement in a presidential primary. Clinton believes that issues that affect women’s lives are not just “women’s issues”—they are family issues, they are economic issues, and they are crucial to our future competitiveness. As president, Clinton will be a champion for women and families: she will defend Planned Parenthood from Republican attacks and fight to ensure access to reproductive health care regardless of income, national origin, race, or ZIP code.

Saturday, January 23

Organizing Event
When: 9:45AM
Where: Private Residence, Des Moines

Organizing Event
When: 11:00 AM
Where: Hillary for Iowa Office, 3839 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines

Organizing Event
When: 2:00 PM
Where: Hillary for Iowa Office, 116 Kellogg Ave, Ames

Organizing Event with Actor/Director Tony Goldwyn
When: 5:30 PM
Where: University of Northern Iowa, Maucker Union, Cedar Falls

Organizing Event with Actor/Director Tony Goldwyn
When: 7:45 pm
Where: Hillary for Iowa Office, 1420 1st Ave. NE, Suite 103, Cedar Rapids

Sunday, January 24
 
Organizing Event
When: 12:00 PM
Where: IANAW Hall; 610 8th Avenue, Conroy
 
Organizing Event
When: 1:30 PM
Where: Grinnell College, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 302, 1226 Park Street, Grinnell
 
North Liberty Women for Hillary Get Out the Caucus Event with Hillary Clinton
Where: Buford Garner Elementary School, 80 Birch St, North Liberty
When: 4:15 PM
Doors Open: 2:45 PM

John Kasich for America Announces Expansion of Iowa State Leadership Team

John Kasich for America Announces Expansion of Iowa State Leadership Team
 
Less then two weeks away from the Iowa caucuses, Kasich for America announced the expansion of its Iowa state leadership team to include six former Iowa officials who are endorsing Governor John Kasich for president.
 
The new additions to Governor Kasich's team include the following:
 
Former State Senator Bob Brunkhorst: Former member of the Iowa House, Iowa Senate and former Mayor of Waverly, Iowa.
 
Former State Representative Doug Struyk: Represented Council Bluffs in the Iowa House serving as assistant minority leader.
 
Former State Representative John Clark: Represented Lee County in the Iowa House.
Former State Representative Darrell Hanson: Represented Delaware County in the Iowa House, served on the Iowa Utilities Board.
Former State Representative George Eichhorn: Representative from Hamilton County and 2008 candidate for U.S. Senate.
Joan Bolin Betts: Former Assistant State Treasurer and candidate for Iowa Treasurer.

The Leadership Team will work under the direction of State Rep. Mary Ann Hanusa, Kasich for America’s Iowa State Campaign Chair; former Speaker of the Iowa House Brent Siegrist and State Representative Dave Sieck.
 
"Governor Kasich stands for the conservative, common-sense values that resonate with the people of Iowa," said Joan Bolin Betts. "He's a true budget hawk, having led the effort to balance the federal budget for the first time in a generation, and he understands that we have to shrink the size of the federal government to grow as a nation. There is no one I trust more to turn our economy around and keep our country safe, and we are working hard to spread his message to Iowans."
 
Said Kasich, "With the addition of these talented individuals, our team in Iowa is stronger and better-equipped to reach voters leading up to the Iowa caucuses next month. Each one of these public servants knows the people of Iowa well and will be a tremendous asset to us."

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop in Centerville, Iowa on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop in Centerville, Iowa on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
‎
When:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM (CST)

Where:
Lucille's
217 N. 13th St.
Centerville, IA 52544

Register for this event now at :
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Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Retail Stop
1:15pm
 Lucille's
217 N. 13th St.
Centerville, IA 52544