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| 5 | ADAIR | Oct. 16, 2007 - Held a town square community meeting to discuss Main Street revitalization at The Commons in Greenfield. |
| 5 | ADAMS | Oct. 25, 2007 - After a long drive from the Council Bluffs area, held a community meeting at Corning High School - Activities Center in Corning. |
| 4 | ALLAMAKEE | Dec. 27, 2007 - Held a "Main
Street Meet & Greet" at Mulligan's Grill Pub in Waukon.
Oct. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Farmers and Merchants Saving Bank in Waukon. |
| 2 | APPANOOSE | Jan. 2, 2008 early - On
"Marathon for the Middle Class" attended a pancake breakfast with supporters
and volunteers at the home of Deb Kury in Centerville.
Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at the Blue Bird Family Restaurant in Centerville. |
| 5 | AUDUBON | Oct. 16, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss strengthening rural schools at Exira High School in Exira. |
| 3 | BENTON | Sept. 1, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at McDowell Lumber in Vinton.
May 26, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Vinton Public Library in Vinton. |
| 1 | BLACK HAWK | Dec. 27, 2007 - Held an
"America Rising" rally at East High School, Commons in Waterloo, overnighting
in the Waterloo area.
. Dec. 15, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, held a town hall at University of Northern Iowa's Maucker Union in Cedar Falls. Dec. 3, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Hawkeye Community College auditorium in Waterloo. Nov. 4, 2007 - Participated in a University of Northern Iowa presidential candidate forum -- "Back to School: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in American Education" at the University of Northern Iowa's Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls. Oct. 6, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall at McKinstry Elementary School gym in Waterloo. Aug. 15, 2007 - Addressed the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Convention Presidential Forum at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo. April 22, 2007 - Held a town hall at Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo. |
| 4 | BOONE | Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at the Giggling Goat banquet hall in Boone.
Oct. 26, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Boone City Hall in Boone. April 20, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Boone County Historical Center in Boone. |
| 1 | BREMER | Dec. 27, 2007 - Held a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at AMVETS Post 79 in Waverly.
Nov. 4, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Waverly Civic Center in Waverly. Aug. 15, 2007 - Attended a Bremer County Democrats fundraiser at Waverly Civic Center in Waverly. May 26, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Wartburg College Saemann Student Center in Waverly. |
| 1 | BUCHANAN | Dec. 28, 2007 - Held a roundtable
discussion with undecided caucus goers at Bill's Pizza & Smoke House
in Independence.
Oct. 6, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards attended a fundraiser for Buchanan County Democrats at the home of Gary and Deanna McElroy in Winthrop. May 26, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Independence Middle School in Independence. |
| 5 | BUENA VISTA | Dec. 31, 2007 - After overnighting
in the Storm Lake area, held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus
goers at Buena Vista University, Science Center Atrium in Storm Lake.
June 17, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Historic Masonic Building in Storm Lake. |
| 1 | BUTLER | July 25, 2007 - Joined riders including Lance Armstrong for a portion of the fourth day of RAGBRAI starting just north of Dumont and riding through to Kesley. |
| 4 | CALHOUN | Aug. 14, 2007 - On day two of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Twin Lakes Steakhouse in Rockwell City. |
| 5 | CARROLL | Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at Carroll High School, media center in Carroll.
Nov. 9, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Swan Lake Conservation Center - Education Center in Carroll. Aug. 13, 2007 - On day one of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses stopped by the campaign’s field office at 217 West 4th Street in Carroll. June 17, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Carrollton Centre in Carroll. |
| 5 | CASS | Jan. 2, 2008 a.m. early
- Visited a "Midnight GOTC Party" with core supporters and volunteers at
the home of Denise O'Brien, the 2006 Democratic nominee for Secretary of
Agriculture, in Atlantic.
July 26, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce in Atlantic. |
| 2 | CEDAR | Dec. 28, 2007 - Did a "Main
Street Meet & Greet" at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton.
Sept. 2, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Cedar County Courthouse in Tipton. June 16, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Cedar County Courthouse in Tipton. |
| 4 | CERRO GORDO | Dec. 31, 2007 - Attended
a New Year's Eve Party at the campaign's field office on N. Federal in
Mason City.
Dec. 15, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, held a town hall at Music Man Square in Mason City. Dec. 2, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Mason City High School in Mason City. April 22, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Elks Lodge #375 in Mason City. |
| 5 | CHEROKEE | June 17, 2007 - Met with Iowans at The Gathering Place in Cherokee. |
| 4 | CHICKASAW | May 27, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at New Hampton Community Center in New Hampton. |
| 5 | CLARKE | Sept. 3, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Clarke County Courthouse in Osceola. |
| 5 | CLAY | Dec. 31, 2007 - Held a roundtable
discussion with undecided caucus goers at Iowa Lakes Community College
in Spencer.
Aug. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer. |
| 1 | CLAYTON | Dec. 14, 2007 - On "Main
Street Express" bus tour, held a community meeting at Elkader Opera House
in Elkader.
Oct. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Schera’s Restaurant and Bar in Elkader. |
| 1 | CLINTON | Dec. 28, 2007 - Did a roundtable
discussion with undecided caucus goers at Clinton High School in Clinton.
Sept. 2, 2007 - Participated in the Labor Congress' Annual Labor Day Picnic at Eagle Point Lodge at Eagle Point Park in Clinton. Aug.18, 2007 - On day six of "Fighting for One America" bus tour attended state Rep. Polly Bukta’s Annual Corn Boil at Alliant Energy Field in Clinton June 16, 2007 - Held a town hall at Ashford University Library in Clinton. |
| 5 | CRAWFORD | Dec. 30, 2007 - Held a "Main
Street Meet & Greet" at Cronks Café in Denison.
Aug. 13, 2007 - On day one of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Cronk's Café in Denison. |
| 4 | DALLAS | Oct. 16, 2007 - Held a community
meeting to discuss his rural revitalization plan at Waukee Elementary School
in Waukee.
Aug. 13, 2007 - On day one of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Hometown Perry, Iowa Museum in Perry. April 20, 2007 - Announced his Rural Recovery Act at Italian Villages Restaurant in Adel. |
| 2 | DAVIS | Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at the Davis County Courthouse Square in Bloomfield. |
| 5 | DECATUR | Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Central Decatur High School in Leon. |
| 1 | DELAWARE | Dec. 14, 2007 - On "Main
Street Express" bus tour, held a community meeting at the Cedar Lodge Steak
House in Manchester.
May 27, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Community Center in Manchester. |
| 2 | DES MOINES | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" dropped by the campaign's office on Mount Pleasant
Street in Burlington.
Dec. 3, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Burlington High School in Burlington. Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a community meeting at The Drake Restaurant in Burlington. March 10, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan for universal health care at Burlington Convention Hall in Burlington. |
| 5 | DICKINSON | Aug. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Spirit Lake High School in Spirit Lake. |
| 1 | DUBUQUE | Dec. 28, 2008 - Held a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at Colts Community Center in Dubuque.
Dec. 15, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, held a town hall at Loras College - Alumi Center Ballroom in Dubuque. Nov. 14, 2007 - Spoke at the United Auto Workers Region 4 Presidential Candidates Forum at Grand River Center in Dubuque; and visited an informational picket with nurses at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended Congressman Bruce Braley's Bruce, Blues, and BBQ fundraiser at the Fountain Park Event Center in Dubuque. Aug. 18, 2007 - On day six of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a town hall at the Alliant Amphitheater at the Star Brewery in Dubuque. July 14, 2007 - Attended the First Congressional District Caucus at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta. Feb. 18, 2007 - Held a town hall and discussed his plan for universal health care, followed by a media availability at Grand River Center in Dubuque. |
| 4 | EMMET | Oct. 17, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan to create rural jobs in the new energy economy at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville. |
| 1 | FAYETTE | Oct. 5, 2007 - Attended
a fundraiser for Fayette County Democrats at Upper Iowa University's Garbee
Hall – East Cafeteria in Fayette.
May 27, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at The Dancing Lion in Oelwein. |
| 4 | FLOYD | Nov. 4, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at Charles City Public Library in Charles City.
Aug. 16, 2007 - On day three of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Floyd County Historical Museum in Charles City. |
| 4 | FRANKLIN | Oct. 27, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Coulter Community Center in Coulter. |
| 5 | FREMONT | Oct. 24, 2007 - Held a community meeting at The Gathering Place in Sidney. |
| 4 | GREENE | Nov. 9, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at Greene County Court House in Jefferson.
Aug. 13, 2007 - On day one of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Greene County Courthouse in Jefferson. |
| 3 | GRUNDY | Aug. 16, 2007 - On day four of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a community meeting at Grundy County Courthouse in Grundy Center. |
| 5 | GUTHRIE | Sept. 21, 2007 - Held a community meeting in Guthrie Center High School in Guthrie Center. |
| 4 | HAMILTON | July 13, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the All Cultures Center in Webster City. |
| 4 | HANCOCK | July 13, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Pizza Ranch in Garner. |
| 4 | HARDIN | Oct. 26, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at Riverbend Middle School in Iowa Falls.
July 13, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Scenic City Boat Club in Iowa Falls. |
| 5 | HARRISON | Oct. 16, 2007 - Toured the Dunlap Auction House and held a community meeting on agricultural issues including country-of-origin labeling in Dunlap. |
| 2 | HENRY | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" dropped by a canvass kickoff at the home of Bob Petrezelka
in Mount Pleasant.
Oct. 7, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Masonic Lodge reception hall in Mount Pleasant. May 25, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at the Midwest Old Threshers Museum in Mount Pleasant. |
| 4 | HOWARD | Oct. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Spahn and Rose Lumber in Cresco. |
| 4 | HUMBOLDT | July 13, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Rustix Restaurant & Reception in Humboldt. |
| 5 | IDA | Aug. 14, 2007 - On day two of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at BozWellz Pub and Eatery in Ida Grove. |
| 3 | IOWA | Nov. 4, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at Williamsburg Community Recreation Center in Williamsburg.
May 26, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting in the park outside Marengo Public Library in Marengo. |
| 1 | JACKSON | Nov. 14, 2007 - Spoke at
a community meeting at Maquoketa Middle School cafeteria in Maquoketa.
July 14, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa. |
| 3 | JASPER | Dec. 16, 2007 - On "Main
Street Express" bus tour, held a community meeting at Colfax-Mingo High
School in Colfax.
Oct. 27, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Des Moines Area Community College, Newton Campus in Newton. March 10, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan for universal health care at UAW Local #997 in Newton. |
| 2 | JEFFERSON | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at
2nd Street Café in Fairfield, then brought coffee to the traveling
press on their bus.
Oct. 7, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Lincoln Elementary School gym in Fairfield. May 25, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield. |
| 2 | JOHNSON | Jan. 3, 2008 - Dropped by
the Mill Restaurant in Iowa City
Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon for the Middle Class" met with caucus goers at Capanna Coffee Company in Iowa City. Dec. 22, 2007 - Kicked off a canvass at the Holiday Inn in Coralville. Dec. 12, 2007 - On "Main
Street Express" bus tour, held a town hall at Iowa City Public Library
in Iowa City.
Nov. 29, 2007 - Delivered remarks to the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council at the Hotel Vetro in Iowa City. Nov. 19, 2007 - Held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at City High School - Auditorium in Iowa City. Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended a fundraiser for Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil and Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek at Eagles Lodge in Iowa City. Nov. 5, 2007 - Delivered a major foreign policy speech at the Iowa Memorial Union - Richie Ballroom in Iowa City. Oct. 15, 2007 - Received the endorsement of Iowa SEIU at the Eckstein Medical Research Building atrium in Iowa City. Oct. 6, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards spoke at the Johnson County Democrats' Annual Barbeque at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City. Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour stopped by Hamburg Inn #2 in Iowa City. June 16, 2007 - Attended the Iowa Change to Win Conference at North West Junior High School in Coralville; and held a town hall at Johnson County Fair Building in Iowa City. Jan. 20, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall "to discuss President Bush’s plan to escalate the war in Iraq" in Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. |
| 1 | JONES | Nov. 14, 2007 - Attended
a community meeting at the Renaissance Center in Monticello.
July 14, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa. |
| 3 | KEOKUK | Sept. 2, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigourney. |
| 4 | KOSSUTH | Dec. 31, 2007 - Held a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at the VFW Hall in Algona.
Dec. 2, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Hydrogen Engine Center at Dana Hollinger Industrial Park in Algona. July 13, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Otto B. Laing Middle School in Algona. |
| 2 | LEE | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at
the Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison.
Dec. 3, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Iowan Motor Lodge in Fort Madison. Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Keokuk Middle School in Keokuk. May 25, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Comfort Inn in Fort Madison. |
| 2 | LINN | Jan. 3, 2008 - Thanked volunteers
and rallied supporters at the campaign's office on 3rd Avenue SE in Cedar
Rapids.
Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon for the Middle Class" held a "Countdown to Caucus" event at Marriott Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids. Dec. 22, 2007 - Held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Lisbon School library in Lisbon. Dec. 17, 2007 - Did a "Main Street Express" bus tour finale event at Coe College's Gage Memorial Union in Cedar Rapids. Nov. 19, 2007 - Held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Coe College – Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids. Nov. 11, 2007 - Attended a fundraiser for State Rep. Art Staed at Blend Restaurant in Cedar Rapids. Nov. 4, 2007 - Attended a fundraiser for State Representative Ro Foege at the Lincoln Café in Mount Vernon. Oct. 6, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall at C.B. Vernon Middle School gym in Marion. Aug. 27, 2007 - In Cedar Rapids participated in the LiveStrong Presidential Cancer Forum at U.S. Cellular Center; and met with the Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial board. Aug. 18, 2007 - On day six of "Fighting for One America" bus tour addressed the Hawkeye Labor Council, AFL-CIO Workers for a Better Iowa at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall in Cedar Rapids. Aug. 6, 2007 - Delivered a major policy speech on fairer workplace policies and smarter trade agreements at IBEW Local 405 in Cedar Rapids. July 14, 2007 - Attended the Linn County Democrats Family BBQ at Ushers Ferry Historic Village in Cedar Rapids. June 2, 2007 - Spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party's 2007 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at the Five Seasons Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids. April 3, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. |
| 2 | LOUISA | Aug. 17, 2007 - On day five of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a community meeting at the Louisa County Courthouse in Wapello. |
| 3 | LUCAS | Sept. 3, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Bizzy's Ice Cream in Chariton. |
| 5 | LYON | Oct. 17, 2007 - Toured the Rock Rapids Volunteer Fire Department and held a community meeting to discuss his plans to support first responders in Rock Rapids. |
| 4 | MADISON | July 26, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Madison County Historical Museum in Winterset. |
| 3 | MAHASKA | Nov. 5, 2007 - Held a community
meeting at Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa.
Aug. 16, 2007 - On day four of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a community meeting at the Historic Bandshell in Oskaloosa. |
| 3 | MARION | Dec. 29, 2007 - Did a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at Knoxville High School cafeteria in Knoxville.
July 19, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville. |
| 4 | MARSHALL | Dec. 10, 2007 - On first
day of "Main Street Express" bus tour, in the early evening, held a community
meeting at Marshalltown Senior High School in Marshalltown.
Oct. 27, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Iowa Veterans Home – Malloy Building in Marshalltown. June 15, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Best Western Regency Inn in Marshalltown. |
| 5 | MILLS | Oct. 24, 2007 - Held a community meeting at American Legion Hall Post 141 in Glenwood. |
| 4 | MITCHELL | Aug. 16, 2007 - On day three of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Maple Inn Café in Osage. |
| 5 | MONONA | Dec. 30, 2007 - Did a drop-by
at the Beef n' Brew in Mapleton.
Aug. 13, 2007 - On day one of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Dan's Pizza in Onawa. |
| 3 | MONROE | Oct. 7, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Albia High School music room in Albia. |
| 5 | MONTGOMERY | Oct. 24, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Anderson Conservation Area - Wolfe Nature Center in Red Oak. |
| 2 | MUSCATINE | Dec. 29, 2007 - Held a roundtable
discussion with undecided caucus goers at the Holiday Inn in Muscatine.
Oct. 7, 2007 - Attended a fundraiser for State Rep. Nathan Reichert at Strawberry Farm Bed & Breakfast in Muscatine. April 21, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Muscatine High School commons in Muscatine. |
| 5 | O'BRIEN | Aug. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Prairie Queen Bakery in Sheldon. |
| 5 | OSCEOLA | Oct. 17, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss strengthening rural education Sibley-Ocheyedan High School in Sibley. |
| 5 | PAGE | Oct. 24, 2007 - Held a community meeting at The Depot in Shenandoah. |
| 4 | PALO ALTO | Dec. 31, 2007 - Dropped
by the Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg.
Oct. 17, 2007 - Visited Linus Solberg's family hog farm in Cylinder (between Emmetsburg and Algona) to highlight his plan to protect family farms against consolidation by agribusiness conglomerates. |
| 5 | PLYMOUTH | Dec. 20, 2007 - Held a “Countdown
to Caucus” event at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars.
June 17, 2007 - Held a community gathering at Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars. |
| 4 | POCAHONTAS | Aug. 14, 2007 - On day two of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Sidelines Restaurant at Family Fun Zone in Pocahontas. |
| 3 | POLK | Jan. 3, 2008 - Held a "Your
Time is Now" Caucus Night rally at the Renaissance Savery Hotel, Terrance
Ballroom in Des Moines.
Jan. 3, 2008 - Thanked volunteers and rallied supporters at United Steelworkers Local 164 in Des Moines. Jan. 2, 2008 - Wrapped up the "Marathon for the Middle Class" with a "This is Our Country" rally, including a performance by John Mellencamp, at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. Jan. 1, 2008 - Dropped by a phone bank at United Steelworkers Local 164 in Des Moines. Dec. 29, 2007 - Held an "America Rising" rally at East High School cafeteria in Des Moines, overnighting in Des Moines. Dec. 21, 2007 - Guest on Iowa Public Television’s "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television in Johnston; delivered a speech at Des Moines Area Community College West Campus - The Elipse in West Des Moines Dec. 17, 2007 - Did bus tour
finale event at the Temple for Performing Arts 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.
Nov. 29, 2007 - Spoke at the Iowa State Association of Counties' Fall School of Instruction at the Marriott Downtown in Des Moines. Nov. 20, 2007 - Held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Roosevelt High School - Auditorium in Des Moines. Nov. 9-11, 2007 - In Des
Moines. Evening of Nov. 9 Made a brief appearance on stage at the
John Mellencamp concert at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Nov. 10 Spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union’s 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential
Summit at Downtown Marriott; attended an event with the Carpenters Union
at Hotel Fort Des Moines; attended a rally with supporters prior to the
Jefferson Jackson Dinner in the lobby at the Polk County Convention Complex;
and spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans
Memorial Auditorium. Nov. 11 Delivered a major address, marking Veterans
Day and the release of an 80-page policy book "The Plan to Build One America,"
at the State Historical Building.
Oct. 27, 2007 - Held a “99 County, 50 State Path to Victory” event at Drake University's Olmstead Center in Des Moines. Oct. 26, 2007 - Held a discussion with STAR*PAC at the First Christian Church – Fellowship Hall in Des Moines; delivered a major policy speech at The Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines. Sept. 21, 2007 - Spoke at the East Polk Interagency Association lunch at Adventureland Inn in Altoona; and delivered a major education policy address at Brody Middle School in Des Moines Sept. 3, 2007 - Participated in the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor’s Labor Day Fest in Des Moines, walking in the parade to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, doing the picnic and rally at the 4-H Building and holding a media availability. Aug. 19, 2007 - Participated in the ABC News/Iowa Democratic Party Debate at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium in Des Moines; afterwards the Edwardses attended a supporter reception at DuBay's Restaurant in Des Moines. Aug. 16, 2007 - Visited the Iowa State Fair and participated in the Des Moines Register "Soapbox." Aug. 13, 2007 - Kicked off "Fighting for One America" bus tour at the campaign headquarters in Des Moines (arrived late; Mrs. Edwards had planned to attend but had a bit of stomach upset; a planned stop at the State Fair also did not occur). July 26, 2007 - Delivered a major policy speech at Grand View College in Des Moines. July 19, 2007 - Taped "The Insiders" at WHO-TV (NBC) in Des Moines; (Knoxville); spoke to the executive board at the AFSCME Council 61 15th Biennial Convention at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. June 15, 2007 - Taped "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television in Johnston. May 15, 2007 - Held a town hall meeting at Central Library in Des Moines, during which he "launched 'Women for Edwards' and presented his agenda to ensure fairness and equality for women. April 20, 2007 - 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 4, 2007 - With wife Elizabeth and children Jack and Emma Claire held a town hall at Theodore Roosevelt High School Gymnasium in Des Moines March 20, 2007 - Met with the Des Moines Register editorial board; met with members of the Iowa House Democratic caucus at the Capitol. |
| 5 | POTTAWATTAMIE | Jan. 1, 2008 - Dropped by
the campaign's Council Bluffs office on North 34th Street.
Dec. 20, 2007 - Held a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. July 26, 2007 - Held a town hall at Iowa Western Community College's Ashley Hall in Council Bluffs. March 9, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan for universal health care at Council Bluffs Senior Center in Council Bluffs. |
| 3 | POWESHIEK | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at
Saints Rest Coffee House in Grinnell.
Dec. 12, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, held a town hall at the Eagles Club in Grinnell. Nov. 20, 2007 - Held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Grinnell College – Harris Center Concert Hall in Grinnell. June 16, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Joe Rosenfield '25 Center (Student Union) at Grinnell College in Grinnell. |
| 5 | RINGGOLD | Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Ramsey Farm in Mount Ayr. |
| 5 | SAC | June 17, 2007 - Held a community gathering at Depot Pizza in Sac City. |
| 1 | SCOTT | Dec. 28, 2007 - Held
an "America Rising" rally at the Putnam Museum & Imax Theatre in Davenport,
overnighting in Davenport.
Dec. 17, 2007 - Did a "Main Street Express" bus tour finale event at River Center, South Concourse in Davenport. Nov. 19, 2007 - Held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Davenport North High School – Auditorium in Davenport. Oct. 7, 2007 - Joined United Steelworkers International Vice President Tom Conway to kickoff a canvass with the United Steelworkers at the Edwards for President field office parking lot on East River Drive in Davenport. Sept. 20, 2007 - Participated in the AARP Forum at Adler Theatre in Davenport. Sept. 2, 2007 - Held a town hall at Leech Park in Bettendorf. Aug. 18, 2007 - On day six of "Fighting for One America" bus tour attended the Scott County Democrats’ Summer Picnic at State Sen. Joe Seng’s Tremont Mansion in Davenport. April 4, 2007 - Met with the Quad City Times ed board; with Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall at the Golden Leaf Banquet and Convention Center in Davenport. Feb. 17, 2007 - Spoke at the Scott County Democrats’ Annual Red, White & Blue Banquet at the Starlite Ballroom (Mississippi Fairgrounds) in Davenport. |
| 5 | SHELBY | Oct. 16, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss protecting family farms at the Rosman Family Farm in Harlan. |
| 5 | SIOUX | Aug. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Windmill Square Park in Orange City. |
| 4 | STORY | Jan. 1, 2008 - Started his
"Marathon for the Middle Class" with a New Year's Day event at Iowa State
University Memorial Union in Ames.
Dec. 21, 2007 - Held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Score Pavillion in Nevada. Dec. 16, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, delivered a policy address on lifting up America's middle class and held a town hall at Ames High School cafeteria in Ames. Dec. 4, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Iowa State University's Memorial Union in Ames. Oct. 27, 2007 - Spoke at the League of Rural Voters 2007 National Summit on Agriculture and Rural Life at Iowa State University – Scheman Education Center in Ames. Aug. 16, 2007 - On day four of "Fighting for One America" bus tour held a town hall at the Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center in Ames. March 20, 2007 - Toured the Biomass Energy Conversion Center (BECON) in Nevada and spoke on global warming and creating a new energy economy. |
| 3 | TAMA | Dec. 21, 2007 - Held a “Countdown
to Caucus” event at the American Legion in Tama.
June 15, 2007 - Held a community meeting at South Tama County Elementary School in Tama. |
| 5 | TAYLOR | Oct. 25, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Bedford Fire Department in Bedford. |
| 5 | UNION | Jan. 2, 2008 early - On
"Marathon for the Middle Class" visited with core supporters in a 2:15
a.m. stop at the home of Jan Knock in Creston.
July 26, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Historic Depot in Creston. |
| 2 | VAN BUREN | May 25, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Hotel Manning in Keosauqua. |
| 2 | WAPELLO | Jan. 2, 2008 - On "Marathon
for the Middle Class" dropped by the Edwards for President campaign office
on Church Street in Ottumwa for a canvass kickoff.
Dec. 16, 2007 - On "Main Street Express" bus tour, held a community meeting at Indian Hills Community College - Rural Health Education Center in Ottumwa. Nov. 5, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa. Aug. 16, 2007 - On day four of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at UAW Local 74 in Ottumwa. March 10, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan for universal health care at Indian Hills Community College's Advanced Technology Center in Ottumwa. |
| 4 | WARREN | Dec. 13, 2007 - On "Main
Street Express" bus tour, held a community meeting at the Warren County
Historical Museum in Indianola.
Oct. 25, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Indianola High School media center in Indianola. Sept. 16, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards walked the grounds and met with attendees and spoke at the 30th Annual Harkin Steak Fry at the Balloon Fields in Indianola. April 21, 2007 - Attended a house party at the home of Ray and Joanne Walton in Indianola. (Originally scheduled for March 20, canceled but canceled so Edwards could accompany his wife to a medical appointment the next day). |
| 2 | WASHINGTON | Dec. 29, 2007 - Held a roundtable
discussion with undecided caucus goers at the Public Library in Washington.
Oct. 6, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting Washington High School old gym in Washington. May 25, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at the Washington County Fair Building in Washington. |
| 2 | WAYNE | Oct. 8, 2007 - Held a community meeting at the Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County in Corydon. |
| 4 | WEBSTER | Jan. 1, 2008 - Held a New
Year's Day event at Friendship Haven retirement community in Fort Dodge.
Dec. 2, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. July 12, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Fort Dodge Public Library in Fort Dodge. April 22, 2207 - Held a community meeting at Fort Dodge Senior High School library in Fort Dodge. |
| 4 | WINNEBAGO | Oct. 26, 2007 - Held a community meeting at Forest City High School in Forest City. |
| 4 | WINNESHIEK | Dec. 27, 2007 - Did a "Countdown
to Caucus" event at Luther College, Peace Dining Hall in Decorah.
May 27, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a community meeting at Hotel Winneshiek-Steyer Opera House in Decorah. |
| 5 | WOODBURY | Dec. 30, 2007 - Held an
"America Rising" rally at the Convention Center in Sioux City.
Dec. 20, 2007 - Held a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the Woodbury County Courthouse atrium in Sioux City. Nov. 9, 2007 - Held a town hall meeting at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City. Aug. 14, 2007 - On day two of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses attended a Woodbury Democrats Truman Club breakfast at the residence of Tim and Kathy Bottaro in Sioux City. Aug. 5, 2007 - Participated in a workers rally in support of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 554 at Standard Ready Mix in Sioux City. June 17, 2007 - With Elizabeth Edwards held a town hall at West Middle School in Sioux City. March 9, 2007 - Held a community meeting to discuss his plan for universal health care at Sanford Community Center in Sioux City. |
| 4 | WORTH | Aug. 16, 2007 - On day three of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a community meeting at Ralph's Café in Manly. |
| 4 | WRIGHT | Aug. 14, 2007 - On day two of "Fighting for One America" bus tour the Edwardses held a town hall at Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake. |
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