2007 plus Jan. 1-3, 2008 (30 visits, 58 days)
December (4 visits, 15 days)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney wrapped up his Iowa Caucus campaign with a "Strong America" tour on December 28, 2007-January 3, 2008.
On December 28 he plans to make "Strong America" bus stops at B & L Vintage Brew in Rock Rapids; Casey's Bakery in Sioux Center; Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor in Le Mars; Bluff's Area Family Center in Sergeant Bluff; Gurney's Lounge in Missouri Valley; and The Center in Council Bluffs.
On December 29 he plans to make "Strong America" bus stops at Coffee House Hollander in Altoona; Midtown Café in Newton; Smokey Row Coffee House in Pella; Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa; Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa; and Burlington Golf Club in Burlington.
On the afternon of December 30 he plans to make "Strong America" bus stops at Columbus Junction Civic Center; Hamburg Inn #2 in Iowa City; Fuel and Nest Coffee Shop in Mount Vernon; The Cove Restaurant in Moscow; and The Lodge in Bettendorf.
On December 31 he plans to make "Strong America" bus stops at Happy Joe's in Clinton; Potter's Mill in Bellevue; Midway Hotel in Dubuque; Cedar Lodge Steakhouse in Manchester; OTR stop for pizza in Independence and holds impromptu press conference to respond to Huckabee ad; and Galleria De Paco in Waterloo; and with his family attend "GuideOne ImaginEve!" at Iowa Events Center Hy-Vee Hall.
On January 1 he plans to attend "House Party Huddles" in the Polk County area, where attendees will be watching football games: a House Party Huddle at the Hermann residence on NE 23rd Court in Ankeny; a House Party Huddle at the Cook residence on Carmel Drive in Johnston; a House Party Huddle at the McKoy residence on Cedar Crest Lane in Clive; a House Party Huddle at the Warren residence on Westwood Circle in West Des Moines; a House Party Huddle at the Coates residence on East 17th Street in Norwalk; a House Party Huddle at the Richardson residence on Copper Creek Drive in Pleasant Hill; and a Huddle at Olde Main Brewing Company in Ames.
On January 2 he plans a fly-around, making a "Strong America" tour stop at Bettendorf Middle School in Bettendorf; a "Strong America" tour stop at Landmark Aviation, Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids; a "Strong America" tour stop at Mason City Municipal Airport in Clear Lake; and a ÒStrong AmericaÓ tour stop at Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.
On January 3 he spoke to employees at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines; spoke to Kum and Go associates at the Kum and Go corporate headquarters in West Des Moines; greeted caucus goers at Waukee High School commons in Waukee; spoke at the West Des Moines Precinct 3 caucus at Valley High School; planned to meet with caucus goers at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in West Des Moines; and attended the Romney for President Election Night event at the Sheraton West Des Moines in West Des Moines.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on December 19-20, 2007.  On December 19 he held a “Strategy for a Stronger America: National Security” media availability at the The Boat House Restaurant Dock in Davenport; and hosted a "Christmas Party" at The Sheraton West Des Moines in West Des Moines.  On December 20 he did an "Ask Mitt Anything" at Indianola Country Club in Indianola; met privately with Rep. Tom Tancredo; held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: National Security" event at Decker Trucking in Fort Dodge; did a "Strategy for a Stronger America: National Security" event at Quatro Composites in Orange City; and did a "Strategy for a Stronger America: National Security" event at Advanced Air in Council Bluffs.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on December 11-15, 2007.   counted as one trip...remote possibility two separate trips...
On December 11 he met with voters at Kaleidoscope at the Hub (Skywalk System) in Des Moines.
On December 12 he participated in the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate at Iowa Public Television's Maytag Auditorium in Johnston; attended a post-debate house party at the home of John and Sheryl Dutcher in Johnston; and hosted a Christmas party at Linn-Mar High School in Marion.
On December 13 he held a “Strategy for a Stronger America: Strengthening America’s Economy” event at the Hotel Muscatine in Muscatine; and attended the grand opening of the Romney for President office at 5188 18th Street in Bettendorf.
...seeking clarification if continuous trip or two separate trips...
[Big Gap]  On the afternoon of December 14 he held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: Enforcing our Immigration Laws" Ask Mitt Anything at Carroll Country Club in Carroll; held a meet and greet at Crossroads Restaurant in Early; and held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: Enforcing our Immigration Laws" Ask Mitt Anything at Buena Vista University, Dows Conference Center in Storm Lake.
On the morning of December 15 he held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: Enforcing our Immigration Laws" Ask Mitt Anything at Rustix Restaurant in Humboldt.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on December 7, 2007.  He held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: Strengthening America's Military" event at Fort Des Moines in Des Moines.

November (3.5 visits, 6 days)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on November 30, 2007 (December 1 schedule canceled due to weather).  On November 30 he held an Ask Mitt Anything” town hall meeting at Ballantyne Auditorium, Cedar Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids; met students at Loras College, Alumni Campus Center, Marie Gruber Ballroom in Dubuque; and attended an Iowa Christian Alliance house party at the home of Ron and Rebecca Herrig in Dubuque. On December 1 he plans an “Ask Mitt Anything” with James Bopp, Jr. at the Indianola Country Club in Indianola; hold a meet and greet at the The Coffee Parlor in Osceola; and an “Ask Mitt Anything” town hall meeting at CB&Q Freight House in Chariton.canceled "due to severe weather, numerous closings, and adverse road conditions."

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on November 20-21, 2007.  On November 20 he delivered an address on health care: “Stronger America: Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care” at Des Moines University, Student Education Center in Des Moines; toured Skiff Medical Center in Newton; and held an “Ask Mitt Anything” at The Newton Country Club in Newton.  On November 21 he met with area residents at The Coffee Corner in Washington; held a “Stronger America: Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care” Ask Mitt Anything at University of Iowa Hospitals, The Carver College of Medicine MERF Atrium in Iowa City followed by a media availability; and volunteered at Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. in Hiawatha.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Sioux City, Iowa on November 13, 2007.  He held a "Strategy for a Stronger America: Reforming our Immigration System” media availability at the JetSun Aviation Centre board room; and opened the campaign's Sioux City office at 2020 Indian Hills Drive.

visit continued from October 31...
On November 1 he held an "Ask Mitt Anything" at Luther College, Peace Dining Room in Decorah; visited the Floyd County Historical Museum in Charles City; held an "Ask Mitt Anything" with an address on trade: "Strategy for a Stronger America: A New Vision on Opening Markets" at the Mason City Country Club in Mason City; and keynoted The Association of Builders and Contractors of Iowa Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.  On November 2 he held an "Ask Mitt Anything" at the Best Western Regency Inn in Marshalltown; and held an "Ask Mitt Anything" with an address on trade: "Strategy for a Stronger America: A New Vision on Opening Markets" at the Supervisors' Club in Waterloo.

October (3.5 visits, 4 days)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 31-November 2, 2007.  Early on the evening of October 31 he attended a house party at the home of Chris and Bev McLinden in Adel.
visit continues in November...

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 26, 2007.  He held an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall meeting at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel in West Des Moines; taped "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television Studios in Johnston; did an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall meeting at the Iris Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant; and did an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall meeting Alpha's on the Riverfront in Fort Madison.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 19, 2007.  He held an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at the Greater Shenandoah Historical Society in Shenandoah; visited Treynor High School in Treynor; and held an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at the Council Bluffs Public Library in Council Bluffs.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 17, 2007.  He held an “Ask Mitt Anything” breakfast at the Best Western Frontier Inn in Clinton; did a Main Street walk in the town square in DeWitt including stops at Crossroads Coffee and Necker's jewelers; and held an “Ask Mitt Anything” luncheon at The Best Western Steeplegate Inn in Davenport.

September (2 visits, 2 days)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on September 15, 2007.  He visited the Iowa Federation of College Republicans' tailgate at Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa State University in Ames; hosted a pre-Iowa/Iowa State game tailgate at Iowa State Center, North side of Fisher Auditorium at Iowa State University; and delivered the keynote address at a Jones County Republican Party event at The Izaak Walton League in Anamosa.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on September 8, 2007.  He began with an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Cherokee; greeted fair-goers at the Republican booth, spoke and toured the fairgrounds at the Clay County Fair in Spencer; hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" ice cream social at the home of Bill and Emily Waund in Sanborn; and keynoted a Plymouth County Republicans event at The Four Brothers in Le Mars.

August (3 visits, 7 days)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on August 8-11, 2007.
On August 8 he hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at The Abbey Hotel in Bettendorf; met with local residents at Wilton Candy Kitchen in Wilton; hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at The Cove Restaurant in Moscow; hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" at Iowa River Power Company restaurant in Coralville; hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana; and did a media availability, then hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall at A Touch of Class in Cedar Rapids.
On August 9 he did six "Ask Mitt Anythings" in North Central Iowa--an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at the Blue Grass Café in Tama; an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at the Community Center in Grundy Center; an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at Camp David's in Iowa Falls; an"Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at First National Bank in Hampton; an "Ask Mitt Anything" meet and greet at Eagle Grove Public Library in Eagle Grove; and and "Ask Mitt Anything" ice cream social in the Downtown Ballroom at the Old Sears Building in Fort Dodge.
On August 10 he hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at Leonard Good Community Center in Ogden; hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at State Bank and Trust Co. in Nevada; attended the Iowa State Fair including serving as the Iowa Pork Producers Celebrity Chef and speaking at the Des Moines Register's Soapbox; and held a pre-straw poll rally at the campaign's Ames headquarters on Northwestern Avenue.
On August 11 he participated in the Iowa Republican Straw Poll on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on August 5, 2007.  He participated in the ABC News "This Week" Republican Presidential Debate at Drake University in Des Moines; held an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at Thymes Remembered Tea Room in Perry; held a meet and greet at Edgewood Park in Madrid; and held a post-debate rally at Ankeny High School in Ankeny.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on August 2-3, 2007.  On August 2 he held an "Ask Mitt Anything – Kitchen Table Concerns" at The Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale; held a media availability at Comfort Suites at Living History Farms in Urbandale.  On August 3 he was the special guest at a Bull Moose Club luncheon at the Raccoon River Brewing Co. in Des Moines.  [Private meetings filled out the schedule; on the afternoon of August 3 he addressed the RNC meeting in Minneapolis, MN].

July (2.5 visits, 7 days*)
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney held ten "Ask Mitt Anything" events in Central and Southeast Iowa on July 26-27, 2007.  On July 26 he held an “Ask Mitt Anything” breakfast at The Tremont Inn on Main in Marshalltown; “Ask Mitt Anything” coffee at The Hardin County Farm Museum in Eldora; an “Ask Mitt Anything” luncheon at Webster City Links in Webster City; an “Ask Mitt Anything” ice cream social at Seven Oaks Lodge in Boone; and an “Ask Mitt Anything” Ice Cream Social at Fairview Lodge, Antique Carousel in Story City.  On July 27 he held an “Ask Mitt Anything” breakfast at the River Valley Golf Course in Adel; an “Ask Mitt Anything” coffee at Madison County Historical Museum in Winterset; an “Ask Mitt Anything” luncheon at the National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville; an “Ask Mitt Anything” coffee at the Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa; and an “Ask Mitt Anything” event at the Hotel Ottumwa Ballroom in Ottumwa.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on July 20-21, 2007.  On July 20 he did an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at Cronks Café in Denison; a meet and greet at the Ida Grove Pharmacy & Soda Fountain in Ida Grove; an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at Lakeshore Café in Storm Lake; an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer; and an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall at Brooks Golf Club-Wileywood Restaurant in Okoboji.  On July 21 he did an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at The Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg; an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at the Algona Country Club in Algona; toured the Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc in Algona; did an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at the Heritage Park Entertainment Pavilion in Forest City; an "Ask Mitt Anything" ice cream social at Surfside 6 Café in Clear Lake; and an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at Raleigh Hills Golf and Country Club in Ionia.

Visit continued from June...
On July 1 he was in state but it was "a personal day."  [*note: not counted in tally]
On July 2 he hosted an “Ask Mitt Anything” luncheon at the Raccoon Bend Golf Club in Jefferson; an "Ask Mitt Anything" coffee at the Carrollton Inn in Carroll; and spoke an Iowa Christian Alliance House Party at the Home of David and Jody Edwards in Council Bluffs.
On July 3 he hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" breakfast at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs; an “Ask Mitt Anything” coffee at Chatauqua Park Pavilion in Red Oak; an "Ask Mitt Anything" luncheon at Cass County Community Center in Atlantic; did a meet and greet at The Pizza Ranch in Creston; and marched in the West Des Moines Independence Day Parade in West Des Moines.
On July 4 he marched in the Clear Lake Fourth of July Parade in Clear Lake; marched in the Ames Fourth of July Parade in Ames; hosted an ice cream social at The Ice Cream Shoppe in Waukee; and marched in the Waukee Fourth of July Parade in Waukee.

first six months of 2007 (11.5 visits, 17 days)
June
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on June 29-July 4, 2007.
On June 29 he attended a fundraising reception at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines.
On June 30 he hosted an “Ask Mitt Anything” breakfast at The Royal Amsterdam Hotel in Pella; visited the Jaarsma Bakery in Pella for a photo op; spoke at the Presidential Candidates Forum hosted by Iowans for Tax Relief (ITR) and the Iowa Christian Alliance (ICA) at the Iowa Events Center at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines; and hosted an “Ask Mitt Anything” dinner at Simpson College, Great Hall in Indianola.
Visit continues in July...

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Eastern Iowa on June 15-17, 2007.  On June 15 he hosted a coffee with local voters at The Dancing Lion in Oelwein; keynoted a Bremer County GOP fundraiser at Cedar Bend Park in Waverly; and hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" at Five Sullivan Brothers Center in Waterloo.  On June 16 he hosted an "Ask Mitt Anything" at the Best Western Midway in Dubuque; and hosted a luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids.  On June 17 he hosted a Father's Day Brunch at the Burlington Golf Club in Burlington; hosted an Ice Cream Social at the Wapello Farm Bureau in Wapello; and held an "Ask Mitt Anything" at The Rendezvous in Muscatine.

May
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on May 30-31, 2007.  On May 30 he spoke at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Luncheon at The Des Moines Marriott Downtown; recorded "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television studios in Johnston; and held an “Ask Mitt Anything” town hall meeting at Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.  On May 31 he did a breakfast with area voters at the Des Moines Area Community College, Newton campus; a lunch with area voters at the Clarion Hotel in Sioux City; a photo op at the Wells Blue Bunny Visitor Center in Le Mars; and an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall at All Seasons Center in Sioux Center.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on May 9, 2007.  He held a caucus coffee at the Best Western Holiday Lodge in Clear Lake, then did a media availability; hosted a luncheon at the Best Western Starlite Village in Fort Dodge; hosted a media availability at The Grand Stay in Ames; and held an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall at Hickory Hall in Ames.

April
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on April 19-20, 2007.  On April 19 he addressed Scott County Residents at The Lodge Hotel and Conference Center in Bettendorf.  On April 20 he hosted a breakfast with area residents at the Flapjack Family Retaurant in Maquoketa; hosted a coffee at McOtto’s Restaurant in Anamosa; and spoke to Johnson County area residents at the Holiday Inn, Kinnick Center Room in Coralville.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney attended and made remarks at the Republican Party of Iowa's Lincoln Day Unity Dinner at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines, Iowa on April 14, 2007.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on April 4, 2007.  He announced his Iowa legislative leadership team at a press conference at the State Capitol in Des Moines; met with members of the House and Senate Republican caucuses at the Capitol (two meetings); toured Pioneer Hybrids and meet with employees in Johnston; met with the Des Moines Register editorial board; did an in studio interview on "Mac's World" at KWQW studios in Urbandale; appeared at the grand opening of his state headquarters at 3590 190th St. in Urbandale; and host the first "Ask Mitt Anything" tele-town hall meeting at the headquarters.

March
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on March 22, 2007.  Accompanied by former Senator Jim Talent (R-MO) he attended a luncheon for local residents at Mid-American Center in Council Bluffs; and met with area caucus goers at B&B Round-Up in Onawa.

February
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited western Iowa on February 19, 2007.  He held a media availability at Siouxland Chamber Building in Sioux City late in the morning; met privately with activists in Sioux County; and in the early evening was the featured speaker at the President's Day Fundraiser jointly sponsored by Cherokee, Lyon, O'Brien, Plymouth and Sioux County Republicans at MOC/FV High School Gymnasium in Orange City.

>As part of his announcment tour, former Gov. Mitt Romney did an event at the Iowa Tourism Building (Iowa State Fairgrounds) in Des Moines, Iowa on February 13, 2007.

>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on February 8, 2007.  He met with local area residents at an early morning appearance at Boone Country Club in Boone; toured the Center for Crops Utilization Research at Iowa State University in Ames; met with local area residents over lunch at Rube’s Steakhouse in Montour;and stopped by Lillie Mae Chocolate Store in Marshalltown.

January
>Former Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa with his son Tagg on January 26, 2007. He met with local residents for luncheon at Beck's Sports Brewery in Waterloo;toured and received a briefing at Hawkeye Renewables in Fairbank; and met with local voters at a reception at the Best Western Midway Hotel's Hoffman House Restaurant in Dubuque.

Gov. Romney finished his term in Jan. 2007.

2006 (10 visits: 16 days)
>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on December 20, 2006.  He attended a fundraiser for Dallas Sheriff candidate Chad Leonard; was the special guest at Sen. Brad Zaun's 2nd Annual Holiday Kickoff in Urbandale; and attended a holiday party for several Commonwealth PAC advisory committee members in Des Moines.

>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 27-28, 2006.  On October 27 he spoke at a lunch for congressional candidate Mike Whalen at Thunder Bay Grille in Davenport; visited Scott County Republican headquarters on Utica Ridge Road in Bettendorf, then went door knocking with House candidate Roby Smith; and attended a Clinton County Republicans' dinner at Vista Grande Room in Clinton.  On October 28 he attended a breakfast fundraiser for State Senator Linda Livingston at Baymont Inn and Suites in Ames; made stops at Pottawattamie County GOP headquarters on Madison Ave in Council Bluffs; at Woodbury County GOP headquarters on Nebraska in Sioux City; at Sioux County GOP headquarters on 1st Ave NE in Sioux Center; and he spoke at fundraising reception for State Rep. Linda Upmeyer at the Lakeview Room at Central Park in Clear Lake.

>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on September 27-28, 2006.  On September 27 he made remarks on health care to employees in the auditorium at The Principal Financial Group in Des Moines; and while there held a media availability and announced support of House Speaker Chris Rants as an unpaid advisor to the Commonwealth PAC; appeared at the Speaker Pro Temp Danny Carroll's Annual Pumpkin Farm Fundraiser at the Carroll Pumpkin Farm in Grinnell; and held a closed door meeting with Republicans legislators in Iowa City. On September 28 he was the special guest at a breakfast for Senate candidate Renee Schulte at the home of Curt and Norma Hames in Marion; held a media availability with Schulte at Jane Boyd Center adjacent to the Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids; and attended a fundraising luncheon for House candidates Dave Wieland and Tami Wiencek at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo.

>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on August 24-25, 2006.  On August 24 he appeared at a Barbara Blanchard for State Senate (District 1) reception at the Victorian Opera Company in Sioux City; and a spoke at the Pottawattamie County Republicans' "United We Stand Dinner" at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs.  On August 25 he spoke at a breakfast fundraiser for State Rep. Ralph Watts at the West Des Moines Marriott.

>Gov. Mitt Romney was the special guest at a Nussle for Governor's "Red, White & Blues" fundraising dinner at the Dubuque Masonic Temple in Dubuque, Iowa on August 16, 2006.

>Gov. Mitt Romney appeared at a Commonwealth PAC free indoor picnic for supporters at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames; and spoke at the Republican Party of Iowa's Chairman's Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 29, 2006.

>The Republican Party of Iowa held its State Convention June 17, 2006 at HyVee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa.  Gov. Mitt Romney hosted a breakfast for delegates; and did small group meetings throughout the day.  unconfirmed dinner with Rep. Steve King.

>Gov. Mitt Romney with wife Ann visited Iowa on May 6-8, 2006.  On the evening of May 6 he attended a fundraising house party for House Majority Leader Chuck Gipp at the home of Duane and Eileen Bruening in Decorah.  On the morning of May 7 he delivered the commencement address at Coe College in Cedar Rapids; he then took in a bit of a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball game; and in the evening highlighted a fundraiser for Congressman Jim Leach at Martini's Grille in Burlington.On May 8 he spoke with College Republicans in the Pappajohn Business Building at the University of Iowa in Iowa City; and in the evening spoke at an Iowa Christian Alliance house party at the home of Bob and Patti Klaus in Cedar Rapids.

>Gov. Mitt Romney attended Republican county conventions in Waterloo, West Des Moines, Adel, and Davenport, Iowa on March 11, 2006.

>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on January 20-21, 2006.  On January 20 he had a lunch meeting with Congressman Steve King, and then held a series of meetings with small groups of Republican activists at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, before crossing over to Omaha, NE for the Douglas County GOP’s annual “Elephant Remembers” fundraising dinner (which Sen. Chuck Hagel also attended).  On January 21 he held a series of four half hour meetings with small groups of Republican activists and elected officials at Northwestern State Bank in Orange City and then proceeded to Sioux City where he raised money for legislative candidates at an event organized by House Speaker Chris Rants.
 

2005 (3 visits: 3 days)
>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on December 10, 2005.  He spoke at Congressman Tom Latham's year end campaign celebration in the Club House at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames; and at the "First Annual Holiday Kickoff Party" for Senator Brad Zaun, hosted by Tom & LaDonna Gratias, at the Home Builders Association in Johnston.  (visit initially scheduled for December 3).

>Gov. Mitt Romney visited Iowa on October 29, 2005.  He was the guest speaker at a Scott County Republicans' hog roast at Club Mokan in Davenport; and the featured speaker at the Dallas County GOP's Steak Fry and Pie Auction at Waukee High School.

>The National Governors Association held its 97th Annual Meeting at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines, Iowa on July 16-18, 2005, with related events on July 15.  More than 30 governors attended at least part of the conference.  On July 15 Gov. Mitt Romney attended the fundraising luncheon for the Iowa Republican Party at the Des Moines Club (Ruan Building), met privately with several Republican legislative leaders, and had dinner with former Gov. Terry Branstad.  He left late on July 16.  counted as one day...could be two.
 
 

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