Visits Since Nov. 2004  totals updated through and incl. January 3, 2008

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Democrats	BAYH	BIDEN	CLARK	CLINTON	DODD	DASCHLE	EDWARDS	FEINGOLD	KERRY	KUCINICH	OBAMA	RICHARDSON	WARNER
Visits:  265	10	35	5	35	30	3	47	3	8	8	44	30	7
Days:  648	21	120	10	74	105	3	110	6	10	9	89	77	13

Notes: These are campaign days, i.e. if a candidate is in state but does not do any public or reported events that is not counted.  Tally is also based on a narrow definition of Iowa visits and does not include events just across the state border, for example visits east of the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities area (i.e. in Illinois).  (1) Sen. Dodd took up a rental in Des Moines starting around Oct. 19.  (2) Does not include activity by former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. +  (3) Does not include former Sen. Mike Gravel.  (4) The National Governors Association meeting in July 2005 is a bit difficult to score in terms of days; a lot of it was "official" business and meetings and governors were in state for varying lengths of time.  Some did more politicking than others.  In the table above participation in the NGA meeting is tallied as one visit, one day for each of those frequently mentioned as prospects.  (5) Gov. Mark Warner announced that he would not run for president in 2008 on Oct. 12, 2006 but visited the state later in the day; that visit is included above.  Comments?  E-mail action08 at gmail dot com.. Caucus Night Events: Biden - Science Center, Des Moines.  Clinton - Hotel Fort Des Moines, Grand Ballroom, Des Moines.  Dodd - Temple for the Performing Arts, Grand Hall, Des Moines.  Edwards - Renaissance Savery Hotel, Terrance Ballroom, Des Moines.  Obama - Hy-Vee Hall C, Des Moines.  Richardson – Quality Inn & Suites Event Center, Ballroom, Des Moines.

2007 plus Jan. 1-3, 2008
DECEMBER 2007 to JANUARY 3, 2008
>Former Sen. John Edwards did an eight-day, 38-county "America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class" bus tour in Iowa from December 27, 2007-January 3, 2008, including a 36-hour "Marathon for the Middle Class" starting on the morning of January 1.  The tour covered 917 miles and 15 counties [Appanoose, Cass, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Johnson, Lee, Linn, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Story, Union,
Wappello, and Webster].
On December 27 he held a "Main Street Meet & Greet" at Mulligan's Grill Pub in Waukon; a "Countdown to Caucus" event at Luther College, Peace Dining Hall in Decorah; a "Countdown to Caucus" event at AMVETS Post 79 in Waverly; and an "America Rising" rally at East High School, Commons in Waterloo, overnighting in the Waterloo area.
On December 28 he held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Bill's Pizza & Smoke House in Independence; a "Countdown to Caucus" event at Colts Community Center in Dubuque; a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Clinton High School in Clinton; a "Main Street Meet & Greet" at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton; and an "America Rising" rally at the Putnam Museum & Imax Theatre in Davenport, overnighting in Davenport.
On December 29 he held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at the Holiday Inn in Muscatine; a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at the Public Library in Washington; a "Countdown to Caucus" event at Knoxville High School cafeteria in Knoxville; and an "America Rising" rally at East High School cafeteria in Des Moines, overnighting in Des Moines.
On December 30 he held a "Countdown to Caucus" event at the Giggling Goat banquet hall in Boone; a  "Countdown to Caucus" event at Carroll High School, media center in Carroll; a "Main Street Meet & Greet" at Cronks Café in Denison; a drop-by at the Beef n' Brew in Mapleton; and an "America Rising" rally at the Convention Center in Sioux City, overnighting in the Storm Lake area.
On December 31 he held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Buena Vista University, Science Center Atrium in Storm Lake; a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Iowa Lakes Community College in Spencer; dropped by the Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg; held a ÒCountdown to CaucusÓ event at the VFW Hall in Algona; and attended a New Year's Eve Party at the campaign's field office on N. Federal in Mason City.
On the early afternoon of January 1, 2008 he started his "Marathon for the Middle Class" with a New Year's Day event at Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames; held a New Year's Day event at Friendship Haven retirement community in Fort Dodge; dropped by a phone bank at United Steelworkers Local 164 in Des Moines; (campaign bus electrical difficulties); and dropped by the campaign's Council Bluffs office on North 34th Street.
On January 2 he 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; visited with core supporters in a 2:15 a.m. stop at the home of Jan Knock in Creston; attended a pancake breakfast with supporters and volunteers at the home of Deb Kury in Centerville; dropped by the Edwards for President campaign office on Church Street in Ottumwa for a canvass kickoff; held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at 2nd Street Café in Fairfield, then brought coffee to the traveling press on their bus; dropped by a canvass kickoff at the home of Bob Petrezelka in Mount Pleasant; held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at the Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison; dropped by the campaign's office on Mount Pleasant Street in Burlington; met with caucus goers at Capanna Coffee Company in Iowa City; held a "Countdown to Caucus" event at Marriott Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids; held a discussion with undecided caucus goers at Saints Rest Coffee House in Grinnell; and 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.
On January 3 he thanked volunteers and rallied supporters at United Steelworkers Local 164 in Des Moines; dropped by the Mill Restaurant in Iowa City; thanked volunteers and rallied supporters at the campaign's office on 3rd Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids; and held a "Your Time is Now" Caucus Night rally at the Renaissance Savery Hotel, Terrance Ballroom in Des Moines.

>Sen. Joe Biden did a nine-day "Caucus Countdown Tour" in Iowa on December 26, 2007-January 3, 2008, visiting 28 counties.
Early evening on December 26 he held a Caucus Countdown rally at the Italian American Cultural Center in Des Moines.
On December 27 he held a press conference on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto at the Des Moines Marriott in Des Moines; did a Caucus Countdown event at Lecompte Memorial Library in Corydon; a Caucus Countdown event at Creston High School in Creston; and a Caucus Countdown event at Eagle's Lodge in Council Bluffs.
On December 28 he held a Caucus Countdown event at Adel Public Library in Adel; a Caucus Countdown event at Mabe's Pizza and Restaurant in Decorah; a Caucus Countdown event at Featherlite Center, Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco; a Caucus Countdown event at Waverly Civic Center in Waverly; and a Caucus Countdown event at Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo.
On December 29 he held a Caucus Countdown event at Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse in Independence; a Caucus Countdown event at Pizza Ranch in Manchester; a Caucus Countdown event at Johnson's Restaurant in Elkader; and a Caucus Countdown event at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque.
On December 30 he held a Caucus Countdown event at Masonic Temple Association of Mason City in Mason City; a Caucus Countdown event at Garner Education Center in Garner; a Caucus Countdown event at Sister Sarah's in Algona; and a Caucus Countdown event at the Boys and Girls Club of Sioux City in Sioux City.
On December 31 he held a Caucus Countdown event at the Bonanza restaurant in Fort Dodge; a Caucus Countdown event at Ames Public Library in Ames; and a Caucus Countdown event at Jasper County Community Center in Newton.
On January 1, 2008 he held a Caucus Countdown event at Raccoon River Brewing Company in Des Moines; a Caucus Countdown event at the Warren County Administration Building in Indianola; a Caucus Countdown event at Knoxville High School in Knoxville; and a Caucus Countdown event at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport.
On January 2 he held a Caucus Countdown event at the Burlington Arts Guild in Burlington; a Caucus Countdown event at Douma Elementary School in Ottumwa; a Caucus Countdown event at The Peppertree in Oskaloosa; a Caucus Countdown event at North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville; and a Caucus Countdown event at The Roundhouse in Cedar Rapids.
On January 3 he held a Caucus Day rally at Jameson's in Waterloo; a Caucus Day rally at UAW Hall in Dubuque; a Caucus Day rally at Mojo's Coffee House in Davenport; 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.

>Sen. Barack Obama did a nine-day "Stand for Change" tour in Iowa on December 26, 2007-January 3, 2008.
On December 26 he held a town hall meeting at Newman Catholic High School in Mason City; a meet the candidate at Fuller Hall Recreation Center in Webster City --made an OTR stop at the Hy-Vee grocery store in Webster City, where he bought fruit and cookies [not clear whether before or after event]; a rally at Phillips Middle School auditorium in Fort Dodge; and a rally at Carroll Middle School gymnasium in Carroll.
On December 27 he held a rally at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Grand Banquet Room in Des Moines; a meet the candidate at Central Elementary School commons in Nevada; a meet the candidate at Marshalltown High School cafeteria in Marshalltown; a meet the candidate at South Tama County Middle School in Toledo; and a meet the candidate at Vinton-Shellsburg High School in Vinton.
On December 28 he did a Stand for Change tour stop at Mary Welsh Elementary School gymnasium in Williamsburg; a Stand for Change tour stop at Northwest Junior High School main gymnasium in Coralville; a Stand for Change tour stop at Washington Middle School large gym in Clinton; a Stand for Change tour stop at RiverCenter in Davenport; and a Stand for Change tour stop at Central Middle School gymnasium in Muscatine.
On December 29 he did a Stand for Change tour stop at Pzazz Convention Center and Event Center in Burlington; a Stand for Change tour stop at Fort Madison High School cafeteria; a Stand for Change tour stop at Hawthorne Elementary School gymnasium in Keokuk; a Stand for Change tour stop at Mount Pleasant Community High School commons in Mount Pleasant; and a Stand for Change tour stop at Ottumwa High School, Old Gymnasium in Ottumwa.
On December 30 he did a Stand for Change tour stop at Knoxville Middle School auditorium in Knoxville; a Stand for Change tour stop at Newton Senior High School lower gym in Newton; a Stand for Change tour stop at United Methodist Church in Indianola; and a Stand for Change tour stop at Nathan Weeks Middle School gymnasium in Des Moines.
On December 31 he did a Stand for Change tour stop at McCreary Community Building in Perry; a Stand for Change tour stop at Jefferson-Scranton High School gymnasium in Jefferson; a Stand for Change tour stop at Boone County Fairgrounds Community Building in Boone; a Stand for Change tour stop at Iowa Falls - Alden High School student center in Iowa Falls; and New Year's Eve with Barack Obama at Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames.
On January 1, 2008 he did a canvass kick-off at Roosevelt High School gym in Des Moines; a Stand for Change rally at Irving Elementary School gym in Sioux City; a Stand for Change rally at the Iowa School for the Deaf's LIED Multipurpose Complex in Council Bluffs; and a Stand for Change rally at Washington Middle School gym in Dubuque.
On January 2 he did a canvass kick-off at Friendly House gym in Davenport; a Stand for Change rally at Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville; a Stand for Change Rally at The Coliseum, Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids; a Stand for Change rally at East High School gym in Waterloo; and a Stand for Change rally at Hoover High School gym in Des Moines.
On January 3 he played basketball with friends and staffers; stopped at a food court in Des Moines; visited caucus goers at a caucus site in Ankeny; had dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse in West Des Moines; and held a Caucus Night rally at Hy-Vee Hall C in Des Moines.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton did a nine-day "Big Challenges, Real Solutions - Time To Pick A President" tour in Iowa from the afternoon of December 26, 2007-January 3, 2008.
On December 26 she kicked off the "Big Challenges, Real Solutions - Time To Pick A President" tour with husband Bill Clinton, daughter Chelsea Clinton and former Gov. Tom Vilsack and Christie Vilsack at Mount Pleasant Community High School in Mount Pleasant; did a "Pick a President" event at Pella High School in Pella; and did a "Pick a President" event at the Celebration Barn in Cumming.
On December 27 she did a "Pick a President" event at Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School in Lawton; made a stop at the Family Table restaurant in Ida Grove; did a "Pick a President" event at the Denison Fire Department in Denison; a "Pick a President" event at the Carroll Recreational Center in Carroll; and a "Pick a President" event at Guthrie Center Junior High School gymnasium in Guthrie Center.
On December 28 she did a "Pick a President" event at Roland-Story Elementary School in Story City; a "Pick a President" event in the Van Diest Building at Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Webster City; a "Pick a President at Olson Hall at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City; and stopped at R & B Steak and Pizza in Osage (the stop in Osage had originally been scheduled for December 19 but was canceled "due to weather conditions and logistical issues.")
On December 29 she did a "Pick a President" event at North Scott Junior High in Eldridge (see Dec. 30 ABC "This Week"); a "Pick a President" event at Clinton High School in Clinton; a "Pick a President" event at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Pearson Hall in Maquoketa; a "Pick a President" event at Grand River Center in Dubuque; and a "Pick a President" event at West Delaware County Community School District gym in Manchester.
On December 30 she spoke at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines; did a "Pick a President" event at Vinton-Shellsburg High School student commons in Vinton; a "Pick a President" event at Traer Memorial Building in Traer; a "Pick a President" event at the University of Northern Iowa's Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls; and a "Pick a President" event at Pineview Elementary School in Iowa Falls.
On the afternoon of December 31 she did a "Pick a President" event at Keokuk Middle School in Keokuk; a "Pick a President" event at Fort Madison High School in Fort Madison; attended a New Year, New Beginnings Celebration at Muscatine West Middle School in Muscatine; [did not attend a New Year, New Beginnings Celebration at Central Middle School in Waterloo—canceled due to weather]; and attended a New Year, New Beginnings Celebration with President Clinton at Capitol Square in Des Moines.
On January 1 she did a "Pick a President" event at the Gateway Hotel-Ames in Ames; a ÒPick a PresidentÓ event at Sioux City Art Center atrium in Sioux City; a "Pick a President" event at Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs; and a "Pick a President" event at the Sheraton Ballroom in Iowa City.
On January 2 she and daughter Chelsea stopped by the campaign's Polk County field office with food for campaign workers; she did a "Pick a President" event at First United Methodist Church in Indianola, then made a surprise visit to the press bus bearing coffee and bagels; she did a "Pick a President" event at Kirkwood Community College gymnasium in Cedar Rapids; a "Pick a President" event at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom in Davenport; a "Pick a President" event in the lobby at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and a "Pick a President" event with husband Bill Clinton, daughter Chelsea Clinton, former Gov. Tom Vilsack and others at the Iowa Historical Society in Des Moines.
On January 3 she, husband Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton had lunch with supporters at Tursi's Latin King in Des Moines; she greeted caucus goers at Lovejoy Elementary School gym (Des Moines Precinct 90) in Des Moines; and spoke a Caucus Night rally in the Grand Ballroom at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd continued his visit to Iowa on December 26-January 3, 2007 (in state since December 19; schedule divided into two parts for readability...see below for December 19-25).
On December 26 he held a "Results Matter" community forum at the Hy-Vee in Iowa Falls; and a "Results Matter" community forum at T-Bock's Sports Bar and Grill in Decorah.
On December 27 he held a "Results Matter" community forum at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon; a "Results Matter" community forum at Gus and Tony's Townhouse in West Union; and a house party at the home of Fred Hubbell in Des Moines.
On December 28 he held a celebration to kick off his "Caucus for Results" bus tour at the campaign's state headquarters on Grand Avenue in Des Moines;[planned "Caucus for Results" celebration at Dymond Public Safety Center in Clive canceled due to the weather and travel conditions]; and hold a "Caucus for Results" celebration at IAFF Local 15 Union Hall in Council Bluffs.
On December 29 he did a meet and greet retail stop at Bunkhouse Cafe in Logan; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Cronk's Cafe in Denison; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at The Carrollton Inn in Carroll; a meeting/rally with fire fighters at Tyson Event Center in Sioux City; and a "Caucus for Results" celebration at 4th Street Cafe/Dalton's Pub in Sioux City.
On December 30 he plans a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Four Brothers Restaurant in Le Mars; a meet and greet retail stop at The Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg; and a "Caucus for Results" celebration at The Other Place in Mason City.
On December 31 he visited the Niman Ranch farm near Thornton, where he loaded hogs onto a truck, then had breakfast at the home of the farmers, Paul and Phyllis Willis; did a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Luigi's Restaurant and Lounge in Oelwein; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Waverly City Hall in Waverly; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Steamboat Gardens in Waterloo; and a New Year's Eve Party at Happy's Place in Dubuque.
On January 1, 2008he plans a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Old Town Family Restaurant in Clinton; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Kilkenney's in Davenport; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at the Blue Strawberry in Cedar Rapids; and a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Mexico Antiguo in Marshalltown.
On January 2 he plans a meet and greet retail stop at The Country House in Colo; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Lucallan's Italian Grill in Ames; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Signature's Grill in Indianola; a "Caucus for Results" celebration at VFW Post 775 in Ottumwa; a meet and greet retail stop at the Pizza Ranch in Fairfield; and a "Caucus for Results" celebration at the Port of Burlington in Burlington.
On January 3 he plans a "Caucus for Results" celebration at Capanna Coffee in Iowa City; a meet and greet at Witwer Senior Center in Cedar Rapids; a meet and greet at The Village Inn in Iowa City; did interviews at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines [this replaced Caucus Day phonebanking at campaign headquarters]; greeted caucus goers at the caucus site at Herbert Hoover High School in Des Moines; and held a Caucus Night celebration at the Temple for the Performing Arts, Grand Hall in Des Moines.

>Gov. Bill Richardson did a nine-day visit to Iowa from December 26, 2007-January 3, 2008.
On December 26 he did a Presidential Job Interview at the VFW Post 737 in Council Bluffs; a meet and greet at Dunlap Livestock Auction, restaurant in Dunlap; a meet and greet at Onawa Public Library in Onawa; and a Presidential Job Interview at St. Luke's College, St. Luke's Regional Medical Center auditorium in Sioux City.
On December 27 he did a Presidential Job Interview at Denison City Hall in Denison; a Presidential Job Interview at the Moose Lodge in Carroll; a Presidential Job Interview at the Prairie Blue Deli and Coffee House in Jefferson; a Presidential Job Interview at the Tic Toc Restaurant in Boone; and a house party at the home of Dan Dumbaugh in Story City.
On December 28 he delivered a speech on the crisis in Pakistan and the global war on terrorism at Des Moines Botanical Gardens in Des Moines; [a Presidential Job Interview at Luther College Campus, Dahl Centennial Union in Decorahcanceled due to weather]; a Presidential Job Interview at Schera's Restaurant in Elkader; a Presidential Job Interview at Lawrence Community Room in Anamosa; and a Presidential Job Interview at the Cedar County Courthouse in Tipton.
On December 29 he did a Presidential Job Interview at El Torito Restaurant in West Liberty; a speech on foreign policy at Old Town Hall in Coralville; a house party at the home of Dr. Joseph and Kineret Zabner in Iowa City; a house party at the home of Ann Christianson in North Liberty; a house party at the home of Bill Hosford in Lisbon; a house party at the home of Tad Gusta in Cedar Rapids; and a house party at the home of Paul Habhab in Robins.
On December 30 he did a Presidential Job Interview at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown; a house party in Des Moines; a Presidential Job Interview at People's Court in Des Moines (actor Martin Sheen had been scheduled to appear but did not make it to Iowa due to illness); and a Presidential Job Interview at Best Western Starlight Inn in Fort Dodge.
On December 31 he did a Presidential Job Interview at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames; a Presidential Job Interview at Perry Public Library in Perry; a Presidential Job Interview at the Madison County Historical Society in Winterset; a Presidential Job Interview at Sommerset Winery in Indianola; a Presidential Job Interview at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville; and a New Year's Eve Party at Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Ballroom in Des Moines.
On January 1, 2008 he did a football Bowl Watch party at Woody's Bar & Grille in Pella; a Presidential Job Interview at Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa; a football Bowl Watch party at Roe's Restaurant & Bar in Ottumwa; a football Bowl Watch party at the home of Tommy Brower in Fairfield; a football Bowl Watch party at the home of Barb and Ron Reschly in Mount Pleasant; and a football Bowl Watch party at the home of Bill Pilger in West Burlington.
On January 2 he did a breakfast meet and greet at Riverview Restaurant in Muscatine; did a Presidential Job Interview at Dubuque Regional Airport, JetCenter Aircraft Hanger in Dubuque; did a Presidential Job Interview at Luther College's Center for Faith and Life in Decorah; a Presidential Job Interview at Holiday Inn & Suites in Mason City; a Presidential Job Interview at Storm Lake Middle School gymnasium in Storm Lake; a Presidential Job Interview at Centerville High School Music Room in Centerville; and a rally at The Mill in Iowa City. (traveled via plane on this day).
On January 3 he attended the campaign's Caucus Night Watch Party at the Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Ballroom in Des Moines.

[CHRISTMAS DAY.  Only Sen. Dodd in state].

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on December 23, 2007.  With Bill Clinton, she attended worship services at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Waterloo; she  attended “Holidays with Hillary” at the Iowa Veterans Home, Malloy Building in Marshalltown; [and attend “Holidays with Hillary” at Grand River Center in Dubuque."cancelled due to inclement weather and related logistical issues."]

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on December 21-23, 2007.
On December 21 [he plans a town hall meeting at the RiverCenter in Davenport; a town hall meeting at Northwest Junior High School, Main Gymnasium in Coralvillecanceled due to weather conditions]; he did a meet the candidate at Washington Junior High School gymnasium in Washington.
On December 22 he did a meet the candidate at Oskaloosa Middle School gymnasium in Oskaloosa; a town hall meeting at the Warren County Administration Building auditorium in Indianola; a meet the candidate at Winterset High School cafeteria in Winterset; a rally at Prairieview School Commons in Waukee; and an Evening with Barack at Urbandale Holiday Inn in Urbandale.
On December 23 he made an off the record stop at West End Diner in West Des Moines; did a meet the candidate at Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield; a meet the candidate at C.G. Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan; and held a rally at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on a “Fighting for America’s Voice” tour on December 20-22, 2007.  Special guests included James Lowe on all three days, the Lakey family on the final two days, and Doug Bishop on the final day.
On December 20 he held a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs; a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars; and a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the Woodbury County Courthouse atrium in Sioux City.
On December 21 he was a 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; held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Score Pavillion in Nevada; and held a “Countdown to Caucus” event at the American Legion in Tama.
On December 22 he held a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers at Lisbon School library in Lisbon; and kicked off a canvass at the Holiday Inn in Coralville; [and hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event at Clinton High School in Clintoncanceled due to poor weather conditions].

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on December 20-22, 2007.
On December 20 he held a Conversation on Iraq at Amvets in Waverly; a speech on "Veterans and their Families--The Cost of the Iraq War" at Waterloo Library in Waterloo; a Conversation on Iraq at American Legion in Oelwein; a Conversation on Iraq at VFW Post 2440 in Independence; and a Conversation on Iraq at the Best Western Longbranch Hotel in Cedar Rapids.
On December 21 he did a house party at the home of Marty and Sherri Baldonado in Cedar Rapids; a Conversation on Iraq and release of his national mental health policy at Jasper County Community Center in Newton; a house party at the home of Tom and Rita Johnson in Ankeny; and a Conversation on Iraq at Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames.
On December 22 he held a Conversation on Iraq at Hanny’s of Adel in Adel; a military family house party at the home of P.J. Sesker-Green in Grimes; a meet and greet hosted by a military family at the West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines; a get together at American Legion Hispanic Post 731 in (Southside) Des Moines; a military family house party at the home of Nate Mulvihill in (Southside) Des Moines; and a house party at the home of John Royal in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd continued his “12 Days of Results” tour across the Iowa on December 19-24, 2007.
On December 19 he did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for working families) at Youth & Shelter Services in Ames; held a "Results Matter" community forum at the Red Dog & Black Dog Studio in Marengo; held a "Rule of Law" house party at the home of June Braverman in Iowa City; and did a meet and greet with labor leaders at the Irish Democrat in Cedar Rapids.
On December 20 he did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for affordable, accessible health care) at IAFF Union Hall in Council Bluffs; held a press conference on the West Steps of the Iowa State Capitol to outline the next steps on warrantless wiretapping; attended an AmVets Holiday Party at AmVets Post #2 in Des Moines; and attended a holiday party at the Star Bar in Des Moines.
On December 21 he did a "12 Days of Results" tour event (results for financial security) at Horizons Family Services Alliance in Cedar Rapids; held a "Results Matter" community forum at Cedar Lodge Steakhouse in Manchester; and attended a holiday party at Knights of Columbus Hall in Iowa City.
On December 22 he held a "Results Matter" community forum at Murphy's Bar in Riverside; did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for strengthening our democracy) at the Old Town Hall in Coralville; and held a "Results Matter" community forum at Jones County Senior Center in Anamosa; and will attend the IAFF Local 66 holiday party at Elk's Lodge in Waterloo[did not attend due to weather].
On December 23 he did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for America's middle class and economic competitiveness) at Clinton County Democratic headquarters in Clinton; a "Letters from Nuremberg" book signing at Muscatine Books and More in Muscatine; a “12 Days of Results” tour event at IBEW Local #13 in Burlington; and a "Results Matter" community forum at Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield.
On December 24 he wrapped up his "12 Days of Results" tour at the Main and Bluff South Side Park Shelter House in Carroll, where he talked about the importance of service and helped assemble care packages to send to Iowa National Guardsmen.
On December 25 he spent Christmas in Des Moines with family and staff, including skating at Brenton Skating Plaza.
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>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on December 19-22, 2007.
On December 19 he did a Caucus Countdown event at Biden for President headquarters, 1760 N 16th Street, Suite 102 in Council Bluffs; a Caucus Countdown event at Fort Dodge Public Library in Fort Dodge; a Caucus Countdown event at the Moose Lodge in Carroll; a Caucus Countdown event at Cronk’s Restaurant & Lounge in Denison; and a town hall meeting at Briar Cliff University, Stark Student Center in Sioux City.
On December 20 he spoke at a Java with Joe event with the Woodbury County Truman Club at Pierce Street Coffee Works in Sioux City; [speak at a Caucus Countdown event at Masonic Hall in Mason Citycanceled as his plane could not land due to unsafe conditions]; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at All Cultures Equal Inc. Center in Webster City; and spoke at a Caucus Countdown house party at the home of Mike and Carol Nash in Marion.
On December 21 he spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at The Lion and the Lamb Bed and Breakfast in Vinton; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Pizza Ranch in Anamosa; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Potter’s Mill in Bellevue; and spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of Carol and Cammie McGuire in Clinton.
On December 22 he 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.

>Former Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton did an “Every County Counts Tour – Working For Change, Working For You” in Iowa on December 16-20, 2007, traveling between cities in a Bell 222 "Hill-A-Copter."
On December 16 she kicked off the "Every County Counts Tour" at Thomas Jefferson High School in Sioux City; did an "Every County Counts" event at Schaben Barn in Dunlap; and did an "Every County Counts" event at Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars.
On December 17 she did an "Every County Counts" event with Betsy Ebeling at the Simpson Barn in Johnston; attended an AFSCME rally with President McEntee at the Iowa Historical Society in Des Moines; did an "Every County Counts" event at The Figge Art Museum in Davenport; and did an "Every County Counts" event at the Antique Car Museum of Iowa in Coralville.
 On December 18, accompanied by husband Bill Clinton and Magic Johnson, she made an early morning stop at the Hy-Vee deli at 3330 Martin Luther King, Jr Parkway in Des Moines; proceeded by Hill-A-Copter to Ottumwa, met with the an editorial board of the Ottumwa Courier; did an "Every County Counts" event at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and did an "Every County Counts" event at Donnellson Fire Department in Donnelson.
On December 19 she did an "Every County Counts" event at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence; an "Every County Counts" event at Elkader Opera House in Elkader; an "Every County Counts" event at Heartland Museum in Clarion; an "Every County Counts" event at Polk County South Side Senior Center in Des Moines.
On December 20 she did an "Every County Counts" event at Grundy High School auditorium in Grundy Center; an "Every County Counts" event at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton; [an "Every County Counts" event at Indian Hills Community College in CentervilleClinton's appearance canceled due to weather and related logistical issues; C.Vilsack substituted]; and an "Every County Counts" event at the Port of Burlington in Burlington.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on December 16-18, 2007.
On December 16 he did a breakfast meet and greet at Big Muddy’s in Burlington; did a house party at the home of Larry Moline in Fort Madison; held a “Conversation on Education and Jobs in America” at the Old Burlington Hotel Building in Burlington; held a “Conversation on Education and Jobs in America” at Green's Tea and Coffee in Muscatine; and held a “Conversation on Education and Jobs in America” at the Iowa Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom in Iowa City.
On December 17 he held a “Conversation on Iraq” with the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council at Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City; spoke on Iraq and the Economy at Cornell College, Kimmell Theatre in Mount Vernon; held a “Conversation on Education and Jobs in America” at University of Dubuque, Blades Chapel in Dubuque; did a house party at the home of Sally Nelson in Clinton; and a “Conversation on Education and Jobs in America” at Williams Intermediate School library in Davenport.
On the morning of December 18 he held a “Coffee and Conversation with Bill Richardson” at the Urban Grind in Davenport.

Highlights. Several major multi-candidate events occurred in the first half of December 2007 in Des Moines.  On December 1 Dodd, Edwards, Kucinich and Obama participated in the Heartland Presidential Forum >, co-sponsored by the Center for Community Change and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, at HyVee Hall; and in the evening all eight Democratic candidates participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum > at North High School.  On December 4 the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate > took place at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines.  On December 13 Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Obama and Richardson participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate > at Iowa Public Television's Maytag Auditorium in Johnston.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on December 13-18, 2007.
On December 13 he participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston; held a town hall with Gayle King (best friend of Oprah Winfrey) at Grand River Center, Exhibit Hall in Dubuque; and held a town hall meeting at Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa.
On December 14 he held a meet the candidate at Monticello Berndes Center in Monticello; a economic roundtable ("Reclaiming the American Dream") at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids; a meet the candidate at Delaware County Community Center in Manchester; a meet the candidate at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg; and rallied at Oelwein Middle School gymnasium in Oelwein.
On December 15 he did a meet the candidate at Miller’s Event & Auction Center in Independence; a town hall meeting at Hoover Middle School gym in Waterloo; a meet the candidate at New Hampton Elementary School gym in New Hampton; a meet the candidate at Charles City Middle School gym in Charles City; and a rally at Roosevelt Middle School gym in Mason City.
On December 16 he held a town hall focused on tax fairness for the middle class at the Algona High School Commons in Algona; a meet the candidate at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg; a meet the candidate at the Regional Wellness Center gym in Estherville; and a meet the candidate at Spirit Lake Elementary School in Spirit Lake.
On December 17 he did a meet the candidate at Spencer Community School's auditorium (Old Middle School) in Spencer; a meet the candidate at Storm Lake High School in Storm Lake; a meet the candidate at Cherokee Community Center in Cherokee; a meet the candidate at Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars; and a rally at Sioux City Orpheum Theater in Sioux City.
On December 18 he did an event at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Des Moines Airport in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on December 13-16, 2007, starting a “Chris Dodd’s 12 Days of Results” tour across the state.
[On December 12 he plans a "Results Matter" community forum at U.S. Bank Community Center in Vinton; and a "Results Matter" community forum at the Mason City Public Library in Mason City.December 12 schedule canceled so Dodd could return to DC for  Senate votes].
On December 13 he participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston; did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for women and families) at Grinnell College, The Forum in Grinnell; and attended a chili supper/fundraiser for State House candidate Josh Eaton at the home of Sandy Opstvedt in Story City.
On December 14 he did a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results to protect homeowners and the American Dream) at United Neighbors in Davenport; [tour and do an employee meet and greet with Sen. Tom Harkin at PMX Industries in Cedar Rapidspostponed]; and spoke at the Scott County Democrats' Red, White, and Blue Dinner at Starlite Ballroom, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport.
On December 15 he did a “Results Matter” community forum at the Renaissance Center, City Council Room in Monticello; a “Results Matter” community forum at Country Junction Restaurant in Dyersville; and a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for our nation's servicemen and women) at Loras College, Student Center Ballroom in Dubuque.
On December 16 he did a “Results Matter” community forum at Potters Mill in Bellevue; a "Results Matter" community forum at Dagwood's Pub in Cascade; a “12 Days of Results” tour event (results for first responders and safe communities) at Epworth Fire Station in Epworth; and a “Results Matter” community forum at the home of Ray Stassen and Julien Carr in Elkader.
[Note: In a change of plans on December 17 Dodd  left the campaign trail in Iowa to return to Washington to speak on the floor before the vote to invoke cloture on the FISA bill took place].

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on December 13-16, 2007.
On December 13 he 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.
On December 14 he 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; and spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Port of Burlington in Burlington; [and speak at the Scott County Democrats' Red, White and Blue fundraiser at the Mississippi Valley Fair, Starlite Ballroom in Davenport.did not make due to inclement weather].
On December 15 he spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of Joe and Angela Woodhouse in Muscatine; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Tony’s Fat Boy Pizza in Wapello; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Washington Public Library in Washington; and spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the home of the Honorable Ed Malloy in Fairfield.
On December 16 he spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at the Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa; spoke at a Caucus Countdown event at Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa; and held a Caucus Countdown event at Benchwarmers in Ankeny.

>Former Sen. John Edwards did an eight-day "Main Street Express" bus tour in Iowa on December 10-17, 2007.
On December 10 he kicked off the "America Belongs to Us" bus tour at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines; stopped by the campaign's headquarters in Des Moines to thank the staff and volunteers and make a few calls; and in the early evening held a community meeting at Marshalltown Senior High School in Marshalltown.
[Starting early afternoon on December 11 (he plans to hold a community meeting at Eagle Point Lodge in Clinton)canceled due to poor weather conditions; join Iowa mothers at a "Safe Home Session" sponsored by the United Steelworkers' "Get the Lead Out" campaign (to test toys for lead and help draw attention to flawed trade policies) at the home of Women of Steel member Janice Payne in Davenport; and hold a community meeting at Eastern Iowa Community College in Muscatine).schedule canceled due to poor weather conditions]. On December 11 he stopped by the Hamburg Inn #2 in Iowa City in the mid-afternoon.
Starting mid-day on December 12 he held a town hall at Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City; held a town hall at the Eagles Club in Grinnell; and held a town hall at Weeks Middle School auditorium in Des Moines.
On December 13 he participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston; and held a community meeting at the Warren County Historical Museum in Indianola.
On December 14 he held a community meeting at the Cedar Lodge Steak House in Manchester; and held a community meeting at Elkader Opera House in Elkader.
On December 15 he held a town hall at Loras College - Alumi Center Ballroom in Dubuque; held a town hall at University of Northern Iowa's Maucker Union in Cedar Falls; and held a town hall at Music Man Square in Mason City.
On December 16 he delivered a policy address on lifting up America's middle class and held a town hall at Ames High School cafeteria in Ames; held a community meeting at Colfax-Mingo High School in Colfax; and held a community meeting at Indian Hills Community College - Rural Health Education Center in Ottumwa.
On the afternoon of December 17 he held a bus tour finale event at the Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines; held a bus tour finale event at Coe College's Gage Memorial Union in Cedar Rapids; and held a bus tour finale event at River Center, South Concourse in Davenport.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on December 13-14, 2007.  On December 13 she participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston; and, after a long drive from Des Moines, in the early evening attended a rally at the Shenandoah Fire Department in Shenandoah. (originally scheduled for Nov. 20).  On December 14 she taped "Iowa Press" at IPTV studios in Johnston; and received Congressman Leonard Boswell's endorsement at a press conference outside the studios.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on December 12-13, 2007.  On December 12 he held a Conversation on Education and Jobs in America in the Stark Student Center at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, also in Sioux City he met with the Sioux City Journal ed. board; did a Presidential Job Interview at King's Pointe in Storm Lake; and held a Conversation on Education and Jobs in America at the Best Western Starlite Inn in Fort Dodge.  On December 13 he participated in the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate in Johnston.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on December 7-10, 2007.
On December 7 attended a fundraiser for State Sen. Quirmbach at the Octogon Center for the Arts in Ames; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Susan Herrick in Boone.
On December 8 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Best Western Regency Inn in Marshalltown; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the American Legion in Tama; and attended Congressman Dave Loebsack's Birthday Party at Teamsters Local 238 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids; [and attend State Rep. Davitt's Pasta and Politics fundraiser at Summerset Winery in Indianola.due to inclement weather Biden could not make the Indianola event; his wife Jill substituted].
On December 9 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at 180 Restaurant in Dubuque; attended a fundraiser for Mike Blouin at his home in Dubuque; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Café Mississippi in Guttenberg.
On December 10 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Neighborhood Park in Oelwein; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Two Brothers Restaurant in Independence; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Jameson's Irish Pub in Waterloo.

>Sen. Barack Obama campaigned with Oprah Winfrey in Iowa on December 8, 2007.  They held a rally at Hy-Vee Hall B in Des Moines (according to news reports  over 18,000 attended, making it the biggest event of the campaign in Iowa thus far); and a rally at US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids (then to South Carolina and New Hampshire on December 9).

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on December 7-8, 2007.  On the evening of December 7 she attended a “Take Your Buddy to Caucus” event at East High School in Des Moines.  Accompanied by daughter Chelsea Clinton and mother Dorothy Rodham on December 8, she made an unannounced stop for breakfast at Palmer's Deli in Des Moines; did an Organizing for Change event at Winterset-Madison County Municipal Airport, Skydiver’s Hangar/Lounge in Winterset; an Organizing for Change event in Williamsburg Elementary School gym in Williamsburg; and an Organizing for Change event at Washington Fire Department in Washington.

>Rep. Dennis Kucinich participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines, Iowa on December 4, 2007.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on December 3-5, 2007.  Mid-afternoon on December 3 he held a roundtable discussion at Grand View College, Humphrey Center in Des Moines.  On December 4 he participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines; rallied at Grinnell College, Concert Hall at Harris Center; and rallied at the University of Iowa, Field House in Iowa City.  On December 5 he spoke on national service at Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center in Mt. Vernon; rallied at University of Northern Iowa, West Gymnasium in Cedar Falls; and held a town hall meeting at Wartburg College's Neumann Auditorium in Waverly.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on December 3-4, 2007.  On the afternoon of December 3 he did a Presidential Job Interview at the Copper Lantern Restaurant in Sigourney; and a Iraq Town Hall at BC Berg Middle School in Newton.  On December 4 he attended the funeral of Corporal Clem Boody in Independence; and did a "Call Back Job Interview" at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on December 3-4, 2007.  On December 3 she attended a Take Your Buddy to Caucus event at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake; attended a Take Your Buddy to Caucus event at Floyd Boulevard Farmers Market 1211 in Sioux City; and attended a Take Your Buddy to Caucus event at Commemorative Air Force Museum in Council Bluffs.  On December 4 she participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on December 1-4, 2007.
On the evening of December 1 he participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School in Des Moines.
On December 2 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.
On the afternoon and evening of December 3 he 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; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Grinnell College, The Forum South Lounge in Grinnell.
On December 4 he participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on December 1-2, 2007.
On December 1 (she had planned to speak at the Heartland Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Citizens for Community Change at Hy-Vee Hall, but instead called in) participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.
On December 2 she [planned Take Your Buddy to Caucus event at East High School in Des Moines postponed]; met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust; attended a Take Your Buddy to Caucus event at Roundhouse in Cedar Rapids; and attended a Take Your Buddy to Caucus event with former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt at The Lodge Hotel and Conference Center in Bettendorf.  She then proceeded to St. Louis, MO for a low-dollar fundraiser; events the next day in Iowa.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on December 1-2, 2007.  On December 1 he spoke at the Heartland Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Citizens for Community Change at Hy-Vee Hall; and participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.  On December 2 he met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust in Des Moines; received the endorsement of Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie in a press conference at the State Historical Society in Des Moines; and held a rally at Howe Hall Atrium at Iowa State University in Ames.  To Boston.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Des Moines, Iowa on December 1, 2007.  He attended a house party at Mercy Park Apartments Activity Center; met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust; and participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.

>In Des Moines, Iowa on December 1, 2007, Rep. Dennis Kucinich is scheduled to hold a Meet Dennis Kucinich at First Christian Church in Des Moines; spoke at the Heartland Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Citizens for Community Change at Hy-Vee Hall; and participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.

...Dodd visit continued from November.

...Edwards visit continued from November.

NOVEMBER

Highlights.  Several multi-candidate events occured in November...  The Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson Dinner took place at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines on November 10.  Sen. Joe Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Chris Dodd, former Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Bill Richardson spoke.  Additionally the 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential Summit, sponsored by the Iowa Farmers Union, took place on November 10 at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott; Edwards, Biden, Obama, Clinton and Dodd spoke during the day.  The seven major candidates addressed the Region 4 CAP conference at Grand Rivers Center in Dubuque over November 12-14.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on November 30-December 6, 2007.  Congressman Patrick Kennedy joins him on Friday and Saturday morning.
On the afternoon and evening of November 30 he appeared at the Fire Fighters for Dodd Bus Tour stop at American Legion Post 37 in Ames; and attended the Culver-Judge Holiday Party at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
On December 1 he appeared at the Fire Fighters for Dodd Bus Tour stop at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown; spoke at the Heartland Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Citizens for Community Change at Hy-Vee Hall; and participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.
On December 2 he met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust in Des Moines; and attended a house party hosted by State Rep. Mark Davitt at his home in Indianola.
On the evening of December 3 he held a town hall at Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Des Moines.
On December 4 he participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines; and held a town hall at Briar Cliff University, Stark Student Center in Sioux City.
On December 5 he held a town hall at Boone Community College, The Ericson Public Library in Boone; a town hall at Central College, Maytag Student Center in Pella; and a town hall at William Penn University, Chief Mahaska Room in Oskaloosa.
On December 6 he held a town hall at UNI, Maucker Union in Cedar Falls; and a town hall at Mount Mercy College, Basile Hall in Cedar Rapids; [and will join fire fighters for the closing stop of the Fire Fighters for Dodd Bus Tour at the Police Athletic Recreation Center in Pleasant Hill (Des Moines).
On December 7 he plans a live on-air town hall with Air America’s Ed Schultz Radio Show at the Burlington Public Library in Burlington; a town hall at Davenport Main Library in Davenport; and a house party at the home of Virginia Stratton in Iowa City.Dodd canceled his appearances on the evening of December 6 and on December 7 in order to return to Washington, DC where a vote on the Farm Bill was scheduled for December 7].

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 30-December 4, 2007.
[Earlier in the day spoke at the DNC Fall Meeting in Vienna, VA]  On the evening of November 30 he attended the First Annual Culver-Judge Holiday Party at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
On December 1 in Des Moines he participated in the Every Child Matters Presidential Candidate Forum at Drake Legal Clinic, Middleton Children's Rights Center; spoke at the Heartland Presidential Forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Citizens for Community Change at Hy-Vee Hall; met with retired admirals and generals, hosted by Human Rights First, at the Suites at 800 Locust; and participated in the Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at North High School.
On December 2 he held a community meeting at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge; held a community meeting at the Hydrogen Engine Center at Dana Hollinger Industrial Park in Algona; and held a community meeting at Mason City High School in Mason City.
On the afternoon and evening of December 3 he held a community meeting at Hawkeye Community College auditorium in Waterloo; held a community meeting at Iowan Motor Lodge in Fort Madison; and held a community meeting at Burlington High School in Burlington.
On the afternoon of December 4 he participated in the NPR News-Iowa Public Radio Debate at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines; and held a community meeting at Iowa State University's Memorial Union in Ames.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 29, 2007.  He spoke at the Iowa State Association of Counties' Fall School of Instruction at the Marriott Downtown in Des Moines; and delivered remarks to the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council at the Hotel Vetro in Iowa City.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on November 28, 2007.  After arriving a couple of hours late due to plane difficulties, she spoke on health care at Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus, Building 5 – Gymnasium in Ankeny.

>Sen. Chris Dodd campaigned in Iowa on November 26-28, 2007.  On November 26 he toured and held a roundtable on getting results for women and families at the House of Mercy in Des Moines; toured and held a roundtable on getting results for women and families at the Jane Boyd Community House in Cedar Rapids; and toured and held a roundtable on getting results for women and families at Family Resources, Inc. in Davenport.  On the evening of November 27 he spoke at Iowa State University in the Memorial Union as part of the Presidential Caucus Lecture Series: on "Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice" in Ames.  On November 28 he spoke at the Iowa State Association of Counties Fall School of Instruction at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines.  Not in state on November 29.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on November 24-27, 2007.
On the afternoon and evening of November 24 he attended a house party at the home of Ken Bradt in Des Moines; a house party at the home of Mary Grube in Des Moines; a house party at the home of Mary Bernau in Altoona; a community gathering hosted by Oscar and Pam Ballard at the Saylor Township Volunteer Fire Department; a house party at the home of Elizabeth Keest Sedrel in Des Moines; a house party at the home of Cathryn Lang in Des Moines; a house party at the home of Jonathan and Tammy Yentis in Clive; and a house party at the home of Dick, Susie and Brandi McCauley in Des Moines.  (total of eight events)
On November 25 he held a Conversation on Iraq at the New Administration Building in Indianola; a Presidential Job Interview at CB&Q Freight House in Chariton; a Presidential Job Interview at Prairie Trails Museum in Corydon; and a Presidential Job Interview at Lamoni Community Center in Lamoni.
On November 26 he did a Presidential Job Interview at Ringgold County Courthouse in Mount Ayr; a Presidential Job Interview at Bedford Country Club, Upstairs Dining Room in Bedford; and a Presidential Job Interview at The Gathering Place (Intersection of Cass Street and Ohio Street) in Sidney.
Early afternoon on November 27 he did a policy rollout, “A New Direction for American Agriculture,” at the farm of David Sieck in Council Bluffs (Mills County).

>Sen. Joe Biden did an 11-day campaign swing in Iowa on November 18-28, 2007.
On November 18 he attended the Women for Biden kick-off with Gov. Ruth Ann Minner at The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
On the evening of November 19 he attended a house party at the home of Mark Moen and Bobby Jett in Iowa City.
On the morning of November 20 he 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); and later in the day he met with the Iowa City Press Citizen editorial board.
On the morning of November 21 he 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.
On November 22, Thanksgiving Day, Biden and his family volunteered at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale, and then had dinner with campaign staff.
Late afternoon on November 23 he attended a house party at the home of Randy and Lori Mordini in West Des Moines.
On November 24 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at The Get-ToGather in Bloomfield; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at The Continental in Centerville; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the White Buffalo in Albia; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at CB&Q Freight House in Chariton.
On November 25 he attended a meet and greet at Barley's in Council Bluffs; attended a house party and meet and greet at the home of Chris and Kelly Johnson in Glenwood; attended a meet and greet at Giggles Coffee House in Red Oak; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the John James Audubon Tea Room in Audubon.
On November 26 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Family Table in Humboldt; a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Heartland Museum in Clarion; a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Waldorf College faculty lounge in Forest City; and a meet and greet with area Democrats at North Iowa Area Community College, Activity Center in Mason City.
On November 27 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Allison Public Library in Allison; 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; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Waverly Civic Center in Waverly.
On the morning of November 28 he 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.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on November 24-25, 2007.  On November 24 she attended an "Organizing for Change" event at the Boys Club of Sioux City in Sioux City; an "Organizing for Change" event at Sac City Fire Station in Sac City; and an "Organizing for Change" event at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.  On November 25 she attended an “Organizing for Change” event at Perry High School Cafeteria in Perry; an “Organizing for Change” event at Gates Memorial Hall in Nevada; and an “Organizing for Change” event at Iowa Falls Fire and Safety Center in Iowa Falls.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on November 24-25, 2007.  On November 24 he held a town hall meeting at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs; a meet the candidate at Dunlap Livestock Auction in Dunlap; a meet the candidate at Harlan Community Middle School in Harlan; and a meet the candidate at Audubon Elementary School in Audubon.  On November 25 he held a roundtable discussion on health care at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines; and a community meeting at North High School, Small Gym in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on November 16-22, 2007.
On the evening of November 16 with Jackie Dodd he attended a house party at the home of Josh Powers in Waterloo.
At mid-afternoon on November 17 he attended a house party at Marshall County Democratic Party Headquarters in Marshalltown; toured the Story County Justice Center with Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald and members of the Story County Board of Supervisors, in Nevada; and attended a fundraiser for Fitzgerald at SCORE Pavilion in Nevada.
On the evening of November 18 he attended a house party at the home of Peter & Rickie Pashler in West Des Moines.
On November 19 he was the featured guest at a "Cookies and Conversation" event hosted by IowaPolitics.com in Levitt Hall at Drake University in Des Moines.
On November 20 he was in Iowa but had no public events.       *not counted as a campaign day-ed.
On November 21 Dodd and his family helped distribute boxed lunches and other food at the Iowa Youth & Shelter Services Homeless Youth Center in Des Moines; [and join volunteers in packing food boxes for families in need at the Hawkeye Area Community Action Project in Hiawathadid not do because of bad weather affecting the drivetimes]; and joined volunteers in serving the afternoon meal at the Salvation Army in Iowa City.
On November 22 the Dodd family celebrated Thanksgiving Day at the home and barn of Paul and Kim Specht in Monticello.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 19-20, 2007.  On November 19 he held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Davenport North High School – Auditorium in Davenport; held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at City High School - Auditorium in Iowa City; and held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Coe College – Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids.  On the afternoon of November 20 he held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Grinnell College – Harris Center Concert Hall in Grinnell; and held a community meeting with special performances from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne at Roosevelt High School - Auditorium in Des Moines.  (fewer events than normal because of need to move sound equipment).

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on November 19-20, 2007. On November 19 accompanied by Gen. Wes Clark (ret.) and joined by Christie Vilsack she stopped in for breakfast and greeted patrons at the Drake Diner in Des Moines; attended an Organizing for Change event in the gymnasium at the School District Administration Office in Knoxville; attended a "School House to the White House” Initiative at the Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence in Waterloo; attended an “Organizing for Change” event at Tilford Elementary School in Vinton; and attended “Organizing for Change” Event at the Bluegrass Cafe in Tama.  On November 20 her flight from Iowa City could not get into Shenandoah due to fog and went instead to Omaha and she called in to an “Organizing for Change” event at the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department Garage in Shenandoah; attended an “Organizing for Change” event at the Chicken Inn in Creston; and shared donated food items and volunteer at Central Iowa Shelter and Services in Des Moines.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on November 18-19, 2007.  On November 18 he did a press conference with UAW members followed by a town hall meeting at Excelsior Middle School gymnasium in Marion; spoke at a fundraiser for Congressman Bruce Braley at the Rotary Reserve in Cedar Falls; held a meet the candidate at Grundy Center High School commons in Grundy Center; and held a meet the candidate at Allison-Bristow Community School multi-purpose room in Allison.  On November 19 he did a meet the candidate at Clarion-Goldfield Elementary School gymnasium in Clarion; and did a policy roll-out press conference followed by a town hall meeting at Iowa Central Community College's Applied Science and Technology - South Building in Fort Dodge.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 14, 2007.  He spoke at the United Auto Workers Region 4 Presidential Candidates Forum at Grand River Center in Dubuque; visited an informational picket with nurses at Finley Hospital in Dubuque; attended a community meeting at the Renaissance Center in Monticello; and spoke at a community meeting at Maquoketa Middle School cafeteria in Maquoketa.

>Sen. Barack Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa on the morning of November 13, 2007.

>Rep. Dennis Kucinich spoke at the United Auto Workers conference at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa on the afternoon of November 12, 2007.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on November 10-12, 2007.
On November 10 he spoke at a "Richardson 500" rally with racing legends Bobby Unser, Sr. and Al Unser, Sr. at Quality Inn and Suites in Des Moines; and spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
On November 11 he did a "Presidential Job Interview" at the Rock Rapids Volunteer Fire Department in Rock Rapids; a "Presidential Job Interview" at the Community Building in Primghar; and spoke at the Five-County Democratic Rally at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg.
On the afternoon of November 12 he held a "Keeping our Promise" veterans and military families event at Northeast Iowa Community College, Town Clock Center Building in Dubuque; and spoke to the United Auto Workers conference at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on November 10-12, 2007.
On November 10 she spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential Summit at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott; and spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.  On the afternoon and evening of November 11 she commemorated Veterans’ Day at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo; and spoke at the Five-County Democratic Rally at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg.  On the morning of November 12 she spoke at the United Auto Workers conference at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on November 10-12, 2007.
On November 10 in Des Moines he 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.
On November 11 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Shelby County Historical Museum in Harlan; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Janz Restaurant in Onawa; spoke at the Five-County Democratic Rally at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Maple Inn in Osage.
On November 12 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Thomas and Nancy Riley in Lansing; and spoke at the United Automotive Workers conference at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 9-11, 2007.
On November 9 he received the endorsement of Caucus for Priorities at the Best Western Des Moines Airport Hotel; held a town hall meeting at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City; held a community meeting at Swan Lake Conservation Center - Education Center in Carroll; held a community meeting at Greene County Court House in Jefferson; and made a brief appearance on stage at the John Mellencamp concert at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Starting at noon on November 10 in Des Moines he 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.
On November 11 he 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 in Des Moines; attended a fundraiser for Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil and Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek at Eagles Lodge in Iowa City; attended a fundraiser for State Rep. Art Staed at Blend Restaurant in Cedar Rapids; and attended Congressman Bruce Braley's Bruce, Blues, and BBQ fundraiser at the Fountain Park Event Center in Dubuque.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa from November 6-11, 2007 including a two-day “Change We Can Believe In” tour throughout the eastern part of the state.
On the evening of November 6 he held a town hall meeting at Kirkwood Community College's Michael J. Gould Recreation Center in Cedar Rapids.
On November 7 he delivered a major policy speech on Reclaiming the American Dream at the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in Bettendorf; held a town hall meeting at the Muscatine Center for Social Action in Muscatine; made an OTR stop to buy some eats at Wapello Dairy Barn in Wapello; held a town hall meeting at the Port of Burlington in Burlington, and did a meet the candidate event at the Rodeo Fairgrounds, Larry Roberts Pavillion in Fort Madison.
On November 8 he did Coffee with Barack Obama at the Old Armory in Fairfield; a roundtable discussion and town hall meeting at Agassiz Elementary School in Ottumwa; made an OTR stop in Albia where Joe and Dien Judge showed him around town, including a stop at Smitty's Sandwich Shop where he bought a tenderloin to go; did a Coffee with Barack Obama at CB & Q Freight House in Chariton, and held a town hall meeting at the Skate Pit in Knoxville.
On November 9 he held a working women's roundtable at the East Side Library in Des Moines; taped Iowa Press at IPTV studios in Johnston; and held a town hall meeting at West Middle School in Sioux City.
On November 10 in Des Moines he spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union’s 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential Summit at Downtown Marriott; rallied with Grammy Award winner John Legend a Hy-Vee Hall C; and spoke at the Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
On November 11 he appeared on NBC News' "Meet the Press" from WHO studios in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on November 4-13, 2007.
On November 4 he held a “Results Matter” house party (with wife Jackie Clegg Dodd) at the home of Kathy Bass in Cedar Rapids.
On November 5 he enrolled his six-year old daughter Grace in kindergarten at Hanawalt Elementary School in Des Moines; and participated in the Biobased Industry Outlook Conference presidential forum at Iowa State Center Hilton Coliseum in Ames.
Late afternoon on November 6 he participated in a discussion on “The Rule of Law in U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy” with Lt. Cmdr. (Ret.) Charles Swift, counsel in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, hosted by the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, at Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City.
On November 7 he held a "Results Matter for Veterans" press conference at Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America in Des Moines; a "Results Matter for Veterans" community forum at VFW John Myers Post in Knoxville; a "Results Matter for Veterans" community forum at VFW Post 10102 in Burlington; and a "Results Matter for Veterans" community forum at VFW Post 9128 Canfield Hughes Post in Bettendorf.
On the morning of November 8 he held a "Results Matter for Veterans" community forum at Coralville American Legion Post 721 in Coralville.
On November 9 he attended a press conference with the Iowa Democratic Party Veterans Caucus in the First Floor Rotunda at the State Capitol in Des Moines; and a Fayette County Democrats' fundraising event at The Dancing Lion in Oelwein.
On November 10 he spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union 2007 Food and Family Farm Presidential Summit at Downtown Marriott; spoke at the IAFF and Iowa Professional Fire Fighters Association JJ pre-reception at the West Bank parking lot; and marched across the street to the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines.
On November 11 he was the featured speaker at the 5 County Democratic Rally at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg.
On November 12 he spoke at the UAW Regional Conference at Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque; held a “Results Matter” Community Forum at the Clinton County Democratic Headquarters in Clinton; and held a labor roundtable discussion at USWA Local 105 in Bettendorf.
On November 13 he spoke at a "Results Matter" community forum at the Dubuque Regional Fire Training Center in Dubuque.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on November 4-6, 2007.
On November 4 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of U.J. and Linda Booth in Osceola; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Tasos’ Steakhouse in Oskaloosa; and attended a meet and greet with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and others in the conference room at the entrance to Blank Park Zoo.
On November 5 he 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; 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.
On November 6 he 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.

>Rep. Dennis Kucinich participated in the Biobased Industry Outlook Conference presidential forum at Iowa State Center Hilton Coliseum in Ames on November 5, 2007.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on November 4-5, 2007.  On November 4 he held a community meeting at Charles City Public Library in Charles City; held a community meeting at Waverly Civic Center in Waverly; 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; attended a fundraiser for State Representative Ro Foege at the Lincoln Café in Mount Vernon; and held a community meeting at Williamsburg Community Recreation Center in Williamsburg.  On November 5 he delivered a major foreign policy speech at the Iowa Memorial Union - Richie Ballroom in Iowa City; held a community meeting at Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa; and held a community meeting at Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa; [and participate in a forum at Iowa State University's Biobased Industry Outlook Conference at Iowa State University Hilton Coliseum in Ames.did not make the Ames event due to scheduling conflicts].

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on November 3-6, 2007.
On November 3 she attended an “Organizing for Change” event at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa; accepted the endorsement of Iowa AFSCME at AFSCME Council 61 headquarters in Des Moines; met with the Iowans for Hillary Polk County field staff at the campaign's Polk County field office on Ingersoll Ave; and attended an “Organizing for Change” event at Simpson College's Hopper Gym in Indianola.
On November 4 she attended an "Organizing for Change" event at Eagle Point Lodge in Clinton; attended the third annual Bruce, Blues, and BBQ fundraiser for Congressman Bruce Braley at the River Music Experience in Davenport; and participated in a telemedicine demonstration and addressed CWA "Speed Matters" project at Mercy Plaza, Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
On November 5 she delivered a policy address “Powering America's Future: New Energy, New Jobs” at Clipper Turbine Works, Inc. in Cedar Rapids; attended an "Organizing for Change" event at Oelwein Middle School gymnasium in Oelwein; attended an "Organizing for Change" event at Wartburg College in Waverly; and attended an "Organizing for Change" event in the Marion E. Olson building, North Iowa Fair in Mason City.
On November 6 she delivered a policy address at the Renewable Energy Group in Newton; and attended an “Organizing for Change” event in Festhalle Barn at the Amana Colonies.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on November 2-6, 2007.
On November 2 he held a Coffee and Conversation at Shelly's Diner in De Witt; did the "Keeping our Promise" veterans and military families policy rollout and major address at River Center in Davenport; did a Presidential Job Interview at Tipton Public Library in Tipton; and held a Conversation on Iraq at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids.
On November 3 he held a Coffee and Conversation at Java Alley in Vinton; a "Keeping our Promise" veterans and military families event at Sullivan Brothers VFW in Waterloo; a Presidential Job Interview at the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce in Cresco; a Presidential Job Interview at Maple Inn in Osage; and a "Keeping our Promise" veterans and military families event at Hanford Inn in Mason City.
On November 4 he did a Presidential Job Interview at Pocahontas County Courthouse meeting room in Pocahontas; a Presidential Job Interview at Union State Bank in Rockwell City; and a Presidential Job Interview at the Greene County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Courtroom, in Jefferson.
On November 5, starting at noon, he held a "Keeping our Promise" veterans and military families event and also presented the Purple Heart medal to the family of Corporal Clem Robert Boody in an informal ceremony at American Legion Hispanic Post 731 in Des Moines; a Conversation on Iraq at the Senior Center at 20 1/2 East State Street in Marshalltown; and a Presidential Job Interview at Grinnell College in Grinnell.
On the morning of November 6 he spoke on and signed his new book at the University Bookstore at Iowa State University in Ames.

OCTOBER

Highlights.Three candidates were special guests at the Annual Polk County Democrats Fall Dinner and Auction at the Walnut Center, State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on October 19.  Five candidates spoke at the Johnson County Democrats' Annual Barbeque at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City on October 6.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on October 29, 2007.  He held "A Conversation with Barack" town hall event at the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Cedar Rapids; and participated in the Iowa Presidential Dialogue hosted by MTV and MySpace at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on October 27, 2007.  He attended a coffee, hosted by Ankeny Area Democrats, at the Ankeny campus of the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny; held a seniors town hall discussion at East Side Senior Center in Des Moines; spoke at the League of Rural Voters 2007 Summit on Agriculture and Rural Life at Iowa State University Scheman Education Center in Ames; did a meet the candidate event at Perry High School Commons in Perry; and spoke at a fundraiser for Sen. Rich Olive followed by a short meet and greet at the gym (Community Center) in Randall.

>Former Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on October 24-27, 2007.
On October 24 he held a community meeting at American Legion Hall Post 141 in Glenwood; held a community meeting at The Gathering Place in Sidney; held a community meeting at The Depot in Shenandoah; and held a community meeting at Anderson Conservation Area - Wolfe Nature Center in Red Oak.
On October 25 after a long drive from the Council Bluffs area, he held a community meeting at Corning High School - Activities Center in Corning; held a community meeting at Bedford Fire Department in Bedford; and held a community meeting at the Indianola High School media center in Indianola.
On October 26 he 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; held a community meeting at Boone City Hall in Boone; held a community meeting at Riverbend Middle School in Iowa Falls; and held a community meeting at Forest City High School in Forest City.
On October 27 he held a community meeting at Coulter Community Center in Coulter (a milestone...he has now visited and answered questions from Iowans in all 99 Iowa counties >); spoke at the League of Rural Voters 2007 National Summit on Agriculture and Rural Life at Iowa State University – Scheman Education Center in Ames; held a community meeting at the Iowa Veterans Home – Malloy Building in Marshalltown; held a community meeting at Des Moines Area Community College, Newton Campus in Newton; and held a “99 County, 50 State Path to Victory” event at Drake University's Olmstead Center in Des Moines.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on October 24-25, 2007.  On the evening of October 24 he held a "Results Matter" house party at the home of Chris Tinley in Council Bluffs.  On October 25 he held a "Results Matter" community forum at Junction Café in Missouri Valley; a "Results Matter" community forum at City Hall community room in Denison; and a "Results Matter" community discussion at the Moose Lodge in Carroll.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on October 24, 2007. [She plans to attend “Organizing for Change” event at the YMCA gymnasium in Oskaloosapostponed due to votes in the Senate]; She delivered the Annual Mary Louise Smith Chair Lecture at the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, Stephens Auditorium in Ames (not a campaign event).

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on October 21-23, 2007.  On the evening of October 21 he participated in a Wartburg College First in the Nation Forum in the Saemann Student Center at Wartburg College in Waverly.  [Gap].  On the afternoon of October 22 he held “Results Matter” community forum at the Volunteer Fire House in New Hampton.  On October 23 he toured Washington Headstart (700 N. Washington St.) in Mason City; held a “Results Matter” round table discussion at the Coffee Attic in Iowa Falls; held a "Results Matter" community forum at Fort Dodge Fire Department Local 622 in Fort Dodge; and held a “Results Matter” community forum at VFW Post 9127 in Des Moines.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on October 19-20, 2007.  On October 19 she was a special guest at the Annual Polk County Democrats Fall Dinner and Auction at the Walnut Center, State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.  On October 20 she attended an “Organizing for Change” event at Oak Park Elementary School in Des Moines; an “Organizing for Change” event at Northwest Park in Carroll; and an “Organizing for Change” event at Chautauqua Park in Storm Lake.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on October 18-19, 2007.  On October 18 he delivered a major address on facing the global threats of the 21st century at the Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines; held a Conversation on Iraq at SCORE Pavilion in Nevada; and held a Conversation on Iraq at the Society of Italian Americans in Des Moines.  On October 19 he did a Presidential Job Interview at the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library in Guthrie Center; a Presidential Job Interview at the City Hall meeting room in Greenfield; a Presidential Job Interview in the Corning Public Library meeting room in Corning; and was a special guest at the Annual Polk County Democrats Fall Dinner and Auction at the Walnut Center, State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on October 17-23, 2007.
On October 17 he honored Domestic Violence Month and unveiled new initiatives at Creative Visions in Des Moines; and attended a house party at the home of Thomas Beauvais in Sioux City.
On October 18 he had coffee with area Democrats at the home of Mary Campbell in Sheldon; met with area Democrats at the home of Danny’s Sports Spot in Cherokee; 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 >; attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the home of Lois and Karlis Jirgens in Laurens; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at J.J. Hand’s Library in Lohrville.
On October 19 he 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.
On October 20 he had coffee with area Democrats at Prairie Blue Deli and Coffee House in Jefferson; met with area Democrats at Guthrie Center Public Library in Guthrie Center; met with area Democrats at The Brick Coffeehouse and Deli in Greenfield; met with area Democrats at Corning Public Library in Corning; and spoke at the annual Muscatine County Democrats fundraiser at Muscatine Community College in Muscatine.
On October 21 he 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; and attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame Museum in Knoxville.
On October 22 he attended a meet and greet with area Democrats at Leon Public Library in Leon; attended a Taylor County Women's Democrats meeting at Junction Cafe in Bedford; 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.
On October 23 he announced his health care plan at Des Moines University's Student Education Center Auditorium in Des Moines.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on October 16, 2007.  He unveiled his rural policy agenda, Real Leadership for Rural America, at the farm of Sally Williams in Fairfax; walked through downtown Vinton; held a town hall meeting to discuss his rural agenda at the Benton County Fairgrounds Show Barn in Vinton; held a town hall meeting to discuss his rural agenda at Festhalle Barn at Amana Colonies in Amana; and held a town hall meeting to discuss his rural agenda at Cedar County Fairgrounds Mathew's Building in Tipton.

>Sen. John Edwards visited Iowa on October 15-17, 2007.
On October 15 he received the endorsement of Iowa SEIU at the Eckstein Medical Research Building atrium in Iowa City.
On October 16-17 he did a two-day, nine-county "Barnstorm for Rural America."
On October 16 he toured the Dunlap Auction House and held a community meeting on agricultural issues including country-of-origin labeling in Dunlap; held a community meeting to discuss protecting family farms at the Rosman Family Farm in Harlan; held a community meeting to discuss strengthening rural schools at Exira High School in Exira; held a town square community meeting to discuss Main Street revitalization at The Commons in Greenfield; and held a community meeting to discuss his rural revitalization plan at Waukee Elementary School in Waukee.
On October 17 he toured the Rock Rapids Volunteer Fire Department and held a community meeting to discuss his plans to support first responders in Rock Rapids; held a community meeting to discuss strengthening rural education Sibley-Ocheyedan High School in Sibley; held a community meeting to discuss his plan to create rural jobs in the new energy economy at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville; and 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.

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at the Sisters on Target Banquet at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Des Moines, Iowa on the evening of October 13, 2007.

>Sen. Barack Obama visited Iowa on October 12-14, 2007.  On October 12 he delivered a speech marking the fifth anniversary of the congressional vote on Iraq at Drake University's Old Main in Des Moines; held a town hall meeting at Warren County Fairgrounds Show Ring in Indianola; held a town hall meeting at Newton YMCA in Newton; and did an Evening with Barack Obama at UAW Local 893 in Marshalltown.  On October 13 he held a canvass kick-off at East High School in Des Moines and went door to door (Des Moines Register: "in the 1400 and 1500 block of Hutton Street on Des Moines’ east side"); and in the evening he spoke at the Sisters on Target annual banquet at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Des Moines.  On October 14 he hosted an interfaith forum on climate change at Des Moines Public Library in Des Moines.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on October 12-13, 2007.  On October 12 he 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; and participated in the Black Hawk County Democrats' Presidential Forum at West High School in Waterloo.  On October 13 he held a meet and greet with area Democrats at the Grundy Center Community Center in Grundy Center; held a coffee with area Democrats at The Book Cellar-Coffee Attic in Iowa Falls;and accompanied by Dr. Jill Biden and Hunter Biden, spoke at the Sisters on Target Banquet at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Des Moines.

>Gov. Bill Richardson visited Iowa on October 9-10, 2007.  On the afternoon and evening of October 9 he held an Iraq town hall meeting at the Comfort Inn in Fort Madison; a Presidential Job Interview at the Van Buren County Courthouse, Magistrates Court Room in Keosauqua; an Iraq Presidential Job Interview at the Lynch Realty Get Together Room in Bloomfield; and a Presidential Job Interview at The Continental in Centerville.  On October 10 he did a meet and greet at Mom’s Place in Albia; held an Iraq town hall meeting at UAW Local 74 Hall in Ottumwa; did a meet and greet with Hispanic community leaders at the campaign's Wapello County headquarters on E. 2nd St; held an Iraq town hall meeting at Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield; held an Iraq town hall meeting at Mt. Pleasant Library and Civic Center in Mount Pleasant; and held an Iraq town hall meeting at IBEW Local 13 Hall (Old North Central School) in Burlington.

>Sen. Joe Biden visited Iowa on October 7-8(9), 2007.  On October 7 he spoke at an Octoberfest fundraiser for State Rep. Nate Reichert at Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast in Muscatine; and attended a fall picnic with area Democrats at the home of Rick and Rae Ann Dickinson in Sabula.  On October 8 he held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Darrell’s Restaurant in Monticello; held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Windsor Manor in Vinton; held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Marengo Public Library in Marengo; held a meet and greet with area Democrats at Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton; and attended a house party with Speaker Pro Tem Polly Bukta at the home of Patrick Johnson in Clinton.  On October 9 he held a private meeting in Davenport this morning then did some media by phone (local radio, MSNBC, etc.) before leaving the state. (no public events; counted as two days-ed.)

>Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Iowa on October 6-9, 2007.
On October 6 she spoke at the Johnson County Democrats' Annual Barbeque at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City (and received the endorsement of George McGovern, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee).
On October 7 she attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at  Chickasaw Centre in New Hampton; attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa; and attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at Maquoketa Middle School gymnasium in Maquoketa.
On October 8 Sen. Clinton kicked off her “The Middle Class Express” bus tour...
On October 8 she delivered a speech about economic prosperity at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at City Hall in Cedar Rapids; made a surprise stop at the Maid-Rite in Toledo and had a loose-meat ground beef sandwich; attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at Marshalltown Courthouse Square in Marshalltown; attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at the Gigglin’ Goat Restaurant in Boone; and attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at the corner of Main Street and Kellogg Street in Ames.
On October 9 she discussed retirement security at Fuller Hall Recreational Center gymnasium in Webster City; and attended an “Organizing for Change” event with local activists at the Humboldt County Historical Museum in Humboldt.

>Sen. Chris Dodd visited Iowa on October 6-13, 2007.  ...counted as 7 days (no public events on October 10)
On October 6 he held a "Results Matter" community forum on protecting homeowners at the Citizens for Community Improvement office on Forest Avenue in Des Moines; a Letters from Nuremburg book signing at Saints Rest in Grinnell; spoke at the Johnson County Democrats' Annual Barbeque at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City; and spoke at the Iowa County Democrats’ Soup Supper at St. Michael’s Church in Holbrook.
On October 7 he held a Community Kitchen Table at The Junction Restaurant in Delta (Sigourney area); a "Results Matter" community forum at Cafe Dodici in W