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National Politicians to visit Pott. County

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Three nationally known politicians will visit Pottawattamie County in the next few weeks to promote Republican Party candidates in this November’s general election. The Omaha World-Herald reports on Wednesday (July 30th), Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will visit the Pottawattamie County Republican Party’s headquarters at 231 S. Main St. in Council Bluffs with doors opening at 9:45 a.m. Speakers start at 10:30. Communications Director Mary Jones urges people to reserve a spot by calling (515) 421-4576 (or email her at marykat47@hotmail.com).

On Monday, August 4th, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will visit the headquarters to kick off a three-day statewide tour. Besides Council Bluffs, Paul will hold similar functions in Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Urbandale. Several congressional and statewide candidates will accompany Paul on his tour.

On Tuesday, August 12th, Texas Gov. Rick Perry will headline the Pottawattamie County Republican Party’s annual August Dinner and Fundraiser at the Treynor Community Center in Treynor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Perry will be joined by 3rd District Congressional candidate David Young and Iowa Treasurer candidate Sam Clovis, along with other state, county, and local candidates and dignitaries. (For ticket information on that dinner, call Communications Director Mary Jones at (402) 968-0822, or email pottawattamie.gop@gmail.com.)