Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE): Iowa Visits by County in 2007 to Jan. 3, 2008
Through January 3, 2008.  (Does not include 6 visits totaling 17 days in 2006).

From Jan. 1, 2007 to Jan. 3, 2008 Sen. Biden did campaign events in 89 of Iowa's 99 counties.  (Missed Emmet, Fremont, Guthrie, Ida, Lyon, Osceola, Ringgold, Sac, Sioux and Worth).
CD County
5 ADAIR Oct. 20, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at The Brick Coffeehouse and Deli in Greenfield.
5 ADAMS Oct. 20, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Corning Public Library in Corning.
4 ALLAMAKEE Nov. 12, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Thomas and Nancy Riley in Lansing.
2 APPANOOSE Nov. 24, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at The Continental in Centerville.
5 AUDUBON Nov. 25, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the John James Audubon Tea Room in Audubon.
3 BENTON Dec. 21, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at The Lion and the Lamb Bed and Breakfast in Vinton.

Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Windsor Manor in Vinton.

May 31, 2007 - Had coffee and pastries with area Democrats at Kirkwood Community College in Vinton.

1 BLACK HAWK Jan. 3, 2008 - Held a Caucus Day rally at Jameson's in Waterloo.

Dec. 28, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo.

Dec. 10, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Jameson's Irish Pub in Waterloo.

Nov. 27, 2007 - Participated in the "Back to School: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in American Education" presidential forum at the University of Northern Iowa, Lang Auditorium in Cedar Falls.

Oct. 12, 2007 - Participated in the Black Hawk County Democrats' Presidential Forum at West High School in Waterloo.

Aug. 29, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with State Rep. Doris Kelley at Jeorgi's Restaurant in Waterloo; did a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Waterloo.

Aug. 15, 2007 - Spoke at the Iowa AFL-CIO’s Convention Forum at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo

May 30, 2007 - Delivered the keynote at a Black Hawk County Democrats' fundraiser at Olsen's Boat House in Cedar Falls.

May 28, 2007 - Attended a Memorial Day breakfast with war veterans and their families at Amvets Post 49 Hall in Cedar Falls; marched in the Waterloo Memorial Day parade starting on Commercial Street and attended the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall.

May 6, 2007 - Attended a house party fundraiser with State Sen. Jeff Danielson at the home of Nick Powers in Waterloo.

Feb. 18, 2007 - Did a "Breakfast with Senator Biden" at Beck’s Restaurant in Waterloo

4 BOONE Dec. 7, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Susan Herrick in Boone.

May 26, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Boone County Historical Center in Boone. 

1 BREMER Dec. 28, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Waverly Civic Center in Waverly.

Nov. 27, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Waverly Civic Center in Waverly.

Aug. 15, 2007 - Spoke at the Bremer County Democrats’ summer fundraiser at the Bremer County Civic Center in Waverly. 

Feb. 18, 2007 - Keynoted a “First in the Nation Series” event at Wartburg College in Waverly.

1 BUCHANAN Dec. 29, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse in Independence.

Dec. 10, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Two Brothers Restaurant in Independence.

Aug. 16, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Two Brothers Restaurant in Independence.

5 BUENA VISTA Oct. 18, 2007 - Attended a house party with area Democrats at the home of Nadine Brewer in Storm Lake, and afterwards walked over for a brief stop at the Storm Lake Times. >
1 BUTLER Nov. 27, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Allison Public Library in Allison.

Feb. 18, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at A Matter of Taste Cafe in Allison.

4 CALHOUN Oct. 18, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at J.J. Hand’s Library in Lohrville. 
5 CARROLL Dec. 19, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at the Moose Lodge in Carroll.

May 26, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Sam’s Sodas and Sandwiches in Carroll. 

5 CASS Sept. 13, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic.
2 CEDAR Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton.
4 CERRO GORDO Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Masonic Temple Association of Mason City in Mason City.

Nov. 26, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at North Iowa Area Community College, Activity Center in Mason City.

Aug. 31, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Hanford Inn in Mason City.

May 5, 2007 - Addressed the Iowa Broadcast News Association's spring convention at the Best Western Holiday Lodge in Clear Lake; and held an Iraq town hall meeting at the Borealis Gourmet Ice Cream Palace in Mason City. 

5 CHEROKEE Oct. 18, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Danny’s Sports Spot in Cherokee.
4 CHICKASAW Sept. 1, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with State Rep. Brian Quirk and area Democrats at New Hampton Community Center in New Hampton.
5 CLARKE Nov. 4, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of U.J. and Linda Booth in Osceola.
5 CLAY Sept. 15, 2007 - With Dr. Jill Biden attended the Clay County Fair in Spencer.
1 CLAYTON Dec. 29, 2007 - A Caucus Countdown event at Johnson's Restaurant in Elkader.  [v. likely occured but not 100% sure]

Dec. 9, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Café Mississippi in Guttenberg.

July 13, 2007 - Joined by Dr. Jill Biden attended a reception with State Rep. Roger Thomas at Staw Center for Culture and Commerce in Elkader.

1 CLINTON Dec. 21, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of Carol and Cammie McGuire in Clinton.

Oct. 8, 2007 - Attended a house party with Speaker Pro Tem Polly Bukta at the home of Patrick Johnson in Clinton.

Aug. 18, 2007 - Met with Clinton County Democrats at Polly Bukta’s Old-Fashioned Corn Boil at Alliant Energy–Lumber Kings Baseball Field in Clinton.

May 27, 2007 - Held an Iraq Town Hall at the Lion Train Depot in Clinton. 

5 CRAWFORD Dec. 19, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Cronk’s Restaurant & Lounge in Denison.

Sept. 15, 2007 - Attended the 5th Congressional District Democrats' meeting at Cronk’s Restaurant and Lounge in Denison.

4 DALLAS Dec. 28, 2007 - held a Caucus Countdown event at Adel Public Library in Adel.

Aug. 11, 2007 - Met with Democrats at Highland Elk Coffee House and Bistro in Perry. 

2 DAVIS Nov. 24, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at The Get-ToGather in Bloomfield.
5 DECATUR Oct. 22, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Leon Public Library in Leon.
1 DELAWARE Dec. 29, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Pizza Ranch in Manchester.

Aug. 16, 2007 - Met with Delaware County Democrats at the Cedar Lodge Steak House in Manchester. 

2 DES MOINES Jan. 2, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at the Burlington Arts Guild in Burlington.

Dec. 14, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Port of Burlington in Burlington.

Oct. 4, 2007 - Did a town hall meeting with area Democrats at the Port of Burlington meeting room in Burlington.

5 DICKINSON Sept. 15, 2007 - With Dr. Jill Biden attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Okoboji Community High School in Milford. 
1 DUBUQUE Jan. 3, 2008 - Held a Caucus Day rally at UAW Hall in Dubuque.

Dec. 29, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque.

Dec. 9, 2007 -  Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at 180 Restaurant in Dubuque; attended a fundraiser for Mike Blouin at his home in Dubuque.

Nov. 12, 2007 - Spoke at the United Automotive Workers conference at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque. 

Sept. 2-3, 2007 - Sept. 2 Did "Face the Nation" from Dubuque and was down for the rest of the day.  Sept. 3 Marched in the annual Dubuque Labor Day parade in Dubuque.

Aug. 17, 2007 - In the afternoon did a book signing at Border's Books and Music at Kennedy Mall in Dubuque.

July 13-14, 2007 - July 13 Joined by Dr. Jill Biden attended a house party at the home of John and Teri Goodman in Dubuque.  July 14 Spoke at the First District Democratic Workshop at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta. 

May 28, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Ms. Ann Heinz in Dubuque.

May 17, 2007 - Spoke at the Dubuque Democrats Hall of Fame Dinner at Happy's Place in Dubuque.

April 21, 2007 - Held an Iraq town hall meeting at The Galleria at Fountain Park Event Center in Dubuque. 

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1 FAYETTE Dec. 10, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Neighborhood Park in Oelwein.

May 6, 2007 - Held an Iraq town hall meeting with State Sen. Brian Schoenjahn at Dancing Lions Dance Hall in Oelwein.

4 FLOYD Sept. 1, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Charles City Public Library in Charles City.
4 FRANKLIN May 5, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Mildred and Ben van Hove in Hampton.
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4 GREENE Oct. 20, 2007 - Had coffee with area Democrats at Prairie Blue Deli and Coffee House in Jefferson.
3 GRUNDY Oct. 20, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Guthrie Center Public Library in Guthrie Center.

Oct. 13, 2007 - Held a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Grundy Center Community Center in Grundy Center.

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4 HAMILTON Dec. 20, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at All Cultures Equal Inc. Center in Webster City.

Aug. 31, 2007 - Did a meet and greet with State Rep. McKinley Bailey at Country Kitchen in Webster City.

4 HANCOCK Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Garner Education Center in Garner.
4 HARDIN Oct. 13, 2007 - Held a coffee with area Democrats at The Book Cellar-Coffee Attic in Iowa Falls.
5 HARRISON Sept. 14, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at the Schaben Family Dunlap Livestock Auction in Dunlap.
2 HENRY Oct. 5, 2007 - Held a town hall with area Democrats in Chadwick Library at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant.
4 HOWARD Dec. 28, 2007 - A Caucus Countdown event at Featherlite Center, Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco. [v. likely occured but not 100% sure]
4 HUMBOLDT Nov. 26, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Family Table in Humboldt.
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3 IOWA Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Marengo Public Library in Marengo.
1 JACKSON Dec. 21, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Potter’s Mill in Bellevue.

Oct. 7, 2007 - Attended a fall picnic with area Democrats at the home of Rick and Rae Ann Dickinson in Sabula.

May 28, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of former Rep. and Mrs. Bob Osterhaus in Maquoketa.

3 JASPER Dec. 31, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Jasper County Community Center in Newton.

Oct. 3, 2007 - Held a town hall with area Democrats at Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House and Eatery in Newton.

2 JEFFERSON Dec. 15, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of the Honorable Ed Malloy in Fairfield.

Aug. 19, 2007 - Attended an ice cream social with Rep. John Whitaker at Chautauqua Park, Shelter House No. 2 in Fairfield.

2 JOHNSON Jan. 2, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville.

Dec. 3, 2007 - Delivered a speech on Iran and foreign policy challenges at Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City; participated in a town hall forum with the Student Association for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) at the University of Iowa, Memorial Union in Iowa City.

Nov. 20, 2007 - Met with the Iowa City Press Citizen editorial board.

Nov. 19, 2007 -  Attended a house party at the home of Mark Moen and Bobby Jett in Iowa City.

Aug. 30, 2007 - Started the day with a book signing at University of Iowa-Student Union in Iowa City; in the evening did a book signing at
the Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City. 

Aug. 20, 2007 - Did a meet and greet at Hamburg Inn #2 in Iowa City; remained in Iowa City during the day.

July 2, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Bob and Maggie Elliott in Iowa City; and held a conversation with the gay community at Givanni’s Restaurant in Iowa City. 

May 27, 2007 - Delivered the keynote address at the Johnson County Democrats' Family Picnic at Upper City Park, Shelter 2 in Iowa City.

1 JONES Dec. 21, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Pizza Ranch in Anamosa.

Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Darrell’s Restaurant in Monticello.

3 KEOKUK Oct. 4, 2007 - Did a lunch event with area Democrats at Pizza Ranch in Sigourney.
4 KOSSUTH Dec. 30, 2007 - A Caucus Countdown event at Sister Sarah's in Algona. [v. likely occured but not 100% sure]

Aug. 31, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Sister Sarah’s Restaurant in Algona.

2 LEE Dec. 14, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of City Councilwoman Susan Dunek in Keokuk; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Iowan Motorlodge in Fort Madison.

Oct. 5, 2007 - Did a breakfast event with area Democrats at the Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison.

Aug. 28, 2007 - Attended a town hall meeting with State Rep. Phil Wise at Southeastern Community College cafeteria in Keokuk. 

2 LINN Jan. 2, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at The Roundhouse in Cedar Rapids.

Dec. 20, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown house party at the home of Mike and Carol Nash in Marion.

Dec. 8, 2007 - Attended Congressman Dave Loebsack's Birthday Party at Teamsters Local 238 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids.

Oct. 21, 2007 - Did a house party at the home of Mike and Carol Nash in Cedar Rapids; hosted a town meeting with Rep. Dick Taylor at Teamsters Local 238 in Cedar Rapids.

Aug. 30, 2007 - Participated in SEIU's Walk A Day in My Shoes day with SEIU member Marshall Clemmons, who works as a custodian at the Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids, followed by a press availability at the school.
Aug. 29, 2007 -  In the evening did a book signing at the Barnes & Noble on Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids. 

Aug. 20, 2007 -  In the evening attended a house party at the home of former Republican State Senator Tom Riley in Marion.
Aug. 18, 2007 - Addressed labor leaders at the Hawkeye Labor Council Forum at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall in Cedar Rapids. 

July 3, 2007 - Did a breakfast with Linn County Democrats at the Blue Strawberry Coffee Company in Cedar Rapids.

June 2, 2007 - One of five candidates who spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party's 2007 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at the Five Seasons Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids.

May 6-7, 2007 - May 6 Held an Iraq town hall meeting at the Longbranch Hotel in Cedar Rapids.  May 7 Met with the editorial board of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

March 10, 2007 - In the afternoon attended a house party at the home of Stacey and Dave O’Brien in Cedar Rapids. 

2 LOUISA Dec. 15, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Tony’s Fat Boy Pizza in Wapello.
3 LUCAS Nov. 24, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at CB&Q Freight House in Chariton.
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4 MADISON Aug. 12, 2007 - Held a town hall at the Madison County Historical Society in Winterset.
3 MAHASKA Jan. 2, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at The Peppertree in Oskaloosa.

Dec. 16, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa.

Nov. 4, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Tasos’ Steakhouse in Oskaloosa.

3 MARION Jan. 1, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Knoxville High School in Knoxville.

Oct. 21, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame Museum in Knoxville. 

4 MARSHALL Dec. 8, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Best Western Regency Inn in Marshalltown.

Nov. 5, 2007 - Discussed the need for rural acces to high speed internet and guaranteeing a 21st century education for all Americans at the Iowa Valley Continuing Education Conference Center in Marshalltown.

Aug. 11, 2007 - Met with Democrats at Market Place in Marshalltown.

July 4, 2007 - Addressed the 4th of July Picnic at Marshalltown Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

5 MILLS Nov. 25, 2007 - Attended a house party and meet and greet at the home of Chris and Kelly Johnson in Glenwood.
4 MITCHELL Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Maple Inn in Osage. 
5 MONONA Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Janz Restaurant in Onawa.
3 MONROE Nov. 24, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the White Buffalo in Albia.
5 MONTGOMERY Nov. 25, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet at Giggles Coffee House in Red Oak.
2 MUSCATINE Dec. 15, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of Joe and Angela Woodhouse in Muscatine.

Oct. 20, 2007 - Spoke at the annual Muscatine County Democrats fundraiser at Muscatine Community College in Muscatine. 

Oct. 7, 2007 - Spoke at an Octoberfest fundraiser for State Rep. Nate Reichert at Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast in Muscatine.

July 20, 2007 - With wife Jill, attended a fundraiser for Muscatine County Supervisor Kas Kelly at Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast in Muscatine. 

5 O'BRIEN Oct. 18, 2007 - Had coffee with area Democrats at the home of Mary Campbell in Sheldon.
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5 PAGE Oct. 22, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Depot Deli and Lounge in Shenandoah, and attended a house party with area Democrats at the home of Robin Read in Shenandoah. 
4 PALO ALTO Nov. 11, 2007 - Spoke at the Five-County Democratic Rally at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg.

May 29, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Sen. and Mrs. Jack Kibbie in Emmetsburg. 

5 PLYMOUTH Sept. 15, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Lally’s East Side Restaurant in Le Mars.
4 POCAHONTAS Oct. 18, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Lois and Karlis Jirgens in Laurens.
3 POLK Jan. 3, 2008 - Did some interviews at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines; visited caucus goers at the caucus site at Jackson Elementary School (Des Moines Precinct 102) in Des Moines; and joined supporters for a final Caucus Night rally at the Science Center in Des Moines.
Jan. 1, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Raccoon River Brewing Company in Des Moines.
Dec. 27, 2007 - Held a press conference on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto at the Des Moines Marriott in Des Moines.
Dec. 26, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown rally at the Italian American Cultural Center in Des Moines.

Dec. 16, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Benchwarmers in Ankeny.
Dec. 13, 2007 - Participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston; and spoke at the Polk County Democrats Central Committee meeting at the IAM District 6 office in Des Moines.

Dec. 4, 2007 - Participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines.
Dec. 2, 2007 - in Des Moines he met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust; participated in a domestic policy forum sponsored by A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy (AMOS) at Central Presbyterian Church; held a town hall meeting with veterans and their families at Beaverdale VFW Hall; and attended a meet and greet at Cooney’s.
Dec. 1, 2007 - In the evening he participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School in Des Moines.

Nov. 28, 2007 - Addressed the Iowa Association of Counties at the Des Moines Marriott in Des Moines; and taped "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television studios in Johnston.
Nov. 23, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Randy and Lori Mordini in West Des Moines. 
Nov. 22, 2007 (Thanksgiving Day) - With his family volunteered at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale, and then had dinner with campaign staff.
Nov. 21, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet and canned food drive with area Democrats at the Sugar Shack in Altoona; and in the late afternoon attended a South Side house party and canned food drive at the home of Rep. Bruce and Betty Hunter in Des Moines.
Nov. 20, 2007 - Held an energy and climate security press conference at campaign headquarters in Clive (initially scheduled for the Kum and Go at 62nd and 86th Street in Johnston but moved due to weather).
Nov. 18, 2007 - Attended the Women for Biden kick-off with Gov. Ruth Ann Minner at The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.

Nov. 10, 2007 - In Des Moines, spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential Summit at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott; spoke at a pre-JJ BBQ and rally across the street from the Veterans Memorial Auditorium; and spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 

Nov. 4, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and others in the conference room at the entrance to Blank Park Zoo. 

Oct. 23, 2007 - Announced his health care plan at Des Moines University's Student Education Center Auditorium in Des Moines. 
Oct. 19, 2007 - Had coffee with area Democrats at Mars Cafe in Des Moines; met with seniors at South Side Senior Center in Des Moines; and was a special guest at the Annual Polk County Democrats Fall Dinner and Auction at the Walnut Center, State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. 
Oct. 17, 2007 - Honored Domestic Violence Month and unveiled new initiatives at Creative Visions in Des Moines.

Oct. 13, 2007 - Accompanied by Dr. Jill Biden and Hunter Biden, spoke at the Sisters on Target Banquet at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Des Moines. 
Oct. 12, 2007 - Joined with Sen. Sam Brownback to discuss the the Biden-Brownback-Boxer amendment (Iraq plan) at a lunch hosted by the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations at the Wakonda Country Club.

Oct. 4, 2007 - Held a press conference at East High School in Des Moines.

Sept. 13, 2007 - Accepted the endorsement of House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy on the main steps on the West side of the Capitol in Des Moines.

Aug. 21, 2007 - (Overnighted in Des Moines night of Aug. 20).  Breakfasted at B’nai Jeshurun Temple in Des Moines; and had some private meetings.
Aug. 19, 2007 - Participated in the ABC News/Iowa Democratic Party Debate at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium in Des Moines; attended an after-party at Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University.

Aug. 15, 2007 - Attended the Iowa State Fair, including speaking from the Des Moines Register “Soapbox."

Aug. 12, 2007 - Spoke at the grand opening of the Iowa Biden for President headquarters on University Blvd. in Clive.

July 13, 2007 -  Featured guest at the IowaPolitics.com-Drake University "Cookies and Conversations with the Candidate" at the State Historical Building in Des Moines.

July 4, 2007 - Walked in the Urbandale Independence Day Parade (starting at Old City Hall); (Marshalltown); attended a 4th of July house party and barbeque at the home of Nate and Meg Boulton in Des Moines.
July 3, 2007 - Held a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines and received the endorsements of Reps. Mike Reasoner, Lisa Heddens and Dick Taylor.

May 29, 2007 - [Canceled plans to deliver the keynote address at a National Security Network luncheon at The Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines at the start of the trip due to concern about voice after three days of campaigning]; met with the Des Moines Register editorial board.

May 5, 2007 - Held an Iraq town hall meeting at the Ankeny Area Historical Society in Ankeny.

April 20, 2007 - Toured Pioneer Hi-Bred International and met with employees in Johnston; and spoke at the Polk County Democrats' 2007 Spring Fundraiser with Congressman Leonard Boswell in Walnut Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

April 3, 2007 - Did some private meetings and in the afternoon delivered a policy speech at Drake University Law School in Des Moines.  (Biden was in state but had no public events on April 4). 

March 9-10, 2007 - March 9 Held an Iraq town hall meeting, the first of the Forum on International Relations events, at the Des Moines Club in Des Moines late afternoon.  March 10 Addressed a Women for a Stronger America breakfast at ADong Restaurant in Des Moines

5 POTTAWATTAMIE Dec. 27, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Eagle's Lodge in Council Bluffs.

Dec. 19, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Biden for President headquarters, 1760 N 16th Street, Suite 102 in Council Bluffs.

Nov. 25, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet at Barley's in Council Bluffs.

Sept. 13, 2007 - (held a media availability at the University of Nebraska's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, NE to offer prebuttal remarks to President Bush's Iraq speech); and attended a house party with Rep. Paul Shomshor at the home of Senate Majority Leader Mike and Connie Gronstal in Council Bluffs. 

May 26, 2007 - Held an Iraq Town Hall at the National Guard Armory in Council Bluffs.

3 POWESHIEK Dec. 3, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Grinnell College, The Forum South Lounge in Grinnell.

July 3, 2007 - Spoke a luncheon with Poweshiek County Democrats hosted by State Rep. Eric Palmer at the Phoenix Café in Grinnell.

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1 SCOTT Jan. 3, 2008 - Held a Caucus Day rally at Mojo's Coffee House in Davenport.

Jan. 1, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport.

Dec. 22, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Lancer’s Grille in Eldridge; and spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Tremont Ave home of State Sen. Joe Seng in Davenport.

Nov. 6, 2007 - Toured the Alcoa Davenport Works in Riverdale (recently selected to produce an aluminum armor plate for use in the U.S. Army’s new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles); and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at The Hat in Davenport. 

(On October 9 held a private meeting in Davenport in the morning and did some media by phone (local radio, MSNBC, etc.) before leaving the state - no public events).

Sept. 20, 2007 - In the evening participated in the AARP Forum at Adler Theatre in Davenport.

Aug. 28, 2007 - Held a press conference to respond President Bush’s Iraq speech at River Center, Iowa Room in Davenport.

Aug. 18, 2007 - Did a book signing at Border’s in Davenport; spoke at the Scott County Democrats’ Summer Picnic at State Senator Joe Seng’s Tremont mansion in Davenport.

July 20, 2007 - Spoke to area Democrats at the Davenport Skybridge in Davenport; held a press conference to unveil a 10-point plan to defeat Al Qaeda and the terrorist threat, at the Davenport Skybridge.

May 7, 2007 - Met with members of Working Families Win, a grassroots organizing campaign of Americans for Democratic Action, to discuss the struggles of working families at Mojo Coffee House in Davenport; and in the evening attended a BBQ dinner hosted by State Sen. Joe Seng at his home in Davenport. 

Feb. 17, 2007 - Spoke at the Scott County Democrats Red, White and Blue Dinner at the Starlite Ballroom, Mississippi Fairgrounds in Davenport. 

5 SHELBY Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Shelby County Historical Museum in Harlan.
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4 STORY Dec. 31, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Ames Public Library in Ames.

Dec. 7, 2007 - Attended a fundraiser for State Sen. Quirmbach at the Octogon Center for the Arts in Ames.

Nov. 5, 2007 - Hosted a lunch with veterans at Lucullan’s Italian Grill in Ames; attended a meet and greet with Rep. Lisa Heddens at the
home of Robert and Jenna McCarley in Ames; and participated in the Biobased Industry Outlook Conference presidential forum at Iowa State Center Hilton Coliseum in Ames. 

July 3, 2007 - Appeared at a fundraiser for State Rep. Lisa Heddens at the home of Robert and Donna Cipolloni in Ames.

May 27, 2007 - Held an Iraq Town Hall at Iowa State University's Campanile Room in Ames.

Feb. 16, 2007 - Keynote speaker at the Story County Democrats Soup Supper at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames.

3 TAMA Dec. 8, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the American Legion in Tama.

Aug. 11, 2007 - Met with Democrats at the Bluegrass Cafe in Tama.

5 TAYLOR Oct. 22, 2007 - Attended a Taylor County Women's Democrats meeting at Junction Cafe in Bedford.
5 UNION Dec. 27, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Creston High School in Creston.

July 3, 2007 - Attended a house party and barbeque with Union County Democrats hosted by State Rep. Mike Reasoner at the home of Karl and Jan Knock in Creston.

2 VAN BUREN Oct. 5, 2007 - Did a coffee with area Democrats at Cups 'N Cakes in Keosauqua.
2 WAPELLO Jan. 2, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at Douma Elementary School in Ottumwa.

Dec. 16, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa.

Oct. 4, 2007 - Did meet and greet with area Democrats at UAW, Local 74 in Ottumwa.

Aug. 19, 2007 - Attended a barbecue with Rep. Mary Gaskill at the Elks Club in Ottumwa. 

4 WARREN Jan. 1, 2008 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at the Warren County Administration Building in Indianola.

Sept. 16, 2007 - With Dr. Jill Biden attended the 30th Harkin Steak Fry at the Indianola Balloon Field in Indianola (the campaign canceled a planned pre-Fry rally at the Cottage Inn in Indianola in favor of getting good positions at the Fry). 

Aug. 19, 2007 -  Attended the Warren County Democrats' 3rd Annual Pork Loin Bar-B-Q at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Indianola.

May 28, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Rep. Mark Davitt and Amy Duncan in Indianola. 

April 2, 2007 - In the evening attended a house party at the home of Rick and Cathie Elkin in Cumming.

2 WASHINGTON Dec. 15, 2007 - Spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Washington Public Library in Washington.

July 20, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Sunset Park in Washington.

2 WAYNE Dec. 27, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Lecompte Memorial Library in Corydon.
4 WEBSTER Dec. 31, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at the Bonanza restaurant in Fort Dodge.

Dec. 19, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Fort Dodge Public Library in Fort Dodge.

Aug. 31, 2007 - Met with area Democrats at Hickory House Restaurant in Fort Dodge.

May 30, 2007 - Flew from Emmetsburg to Fort Dodge where he did debate prep in the morning for the June 3 debate in NH; and attended a luncheon with area Democrats at Marvin Gardens in Fort Dodge.

4 WINNEBAGO Nov. 26, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Waldorf College faculty lounge in Forest City.
4 WINNESHIEK Dec. 28, 2007 - Did a Caucus Countdown event at Mabe's Pizza and Restaurant in Decorah.

Sept. 1, 2007 - Attended a house party with area Democrats at the home of Doug Burks and Susan McKone Burks in Decorah. 

5 WOODBURY Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a Caucus Countdown event at the Boys and Girls Club of Sioux City in Sioux City.

Dec. 20, 2007 - Spoke at a Java with Joe event with the Woodbury County Truman Club at Pierce Street Coffee Works in Sioux City.
Dec. 19, 2007 - Held a town hall meeting at Briar Cliff University, Stark Student Center in Sioux City.

Oct. 17, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Thomas Beauvais in Sioux City. 

Sept. 15, 2007 - With Dr. Jill Biden hosted a breakfast at Biden for President Sioux City headquarters.

Sept. 3, 2007 - Attended a Labor Day picnic at Riverside Park in Sioux City.

July 4, 2007 - Featured speaker at a Woodbury County Democrats' Truman Club fundraiser at the home of Carl and Ann James in Sioux City. 

4 WORTH
4 WRIGHT Nov. 26, 2007 - Attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Heartland Museum in Clarion.

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