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2004
-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on January 14-19, 2004.
On January 14 he plans to campaign at a roundtable at John's Café in Sioux City; meet with Democratic activists at Spencer Public Library in Spencer; meet with Democratic activists at Algona Public Library in Algona; do an interview for "The Candidates with David Yepsen" at Iowa Public Television in Johnston; and meet with Democratic activists at the Brenton Student Center at Simpson College in Indianola.
At noon January 15 he plans to launch "Five Days to Change America" at a rally with supporters at the Renaissance Savery Hotel in Des Moines; he then plans to campaign at Oskaloosa Public Library; campaign at Ottumwa Senior Center; campaign at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant; campaign at Alpha's Eatery Annex in Fort Madison; and campaign at Southeastern Community College in Burlington.
On January 16 he  plans to campaign at Bettendorf Public Library; campaign at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids; campaign at Council Bluffs Community Hall (City Hall) in Council Bluffs; campaign at Noda Way Diner in Greenfield; campaign at Creston Senior High School library in Creston; and campaign at the VFW Hall in Winterset.
On January 17 he plans to rally campaign workers at headquarters in Des Moines; meet with Democrats at Maquoketa Public Library; meet with Democrats at Grand River Center in Dubuque; meet with Democrats at Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo; meet with Democrats at Dee's Place in Parkersburg; and meet with Democrats at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.
On January 18 he plans to rally at Scott County Family YMCA in Davenport; rallied at the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center in Cedar Rapids; rally at Cool Beans Coffee Shop at Drake University in Des Moines; rally at Music Man Square in Mason City; and rally at Morningside College in Sioux City.
On January 19 he plans to observe Martin Luther King Day with State Rep. Wayne Ford at Top Value Foods in Des Moines; meet with caucus-goers at Willy Woodburn's in Cedar Rapids; meet with caucus-goers at Hickory Garden Restaurant in Davenport; and attend the caucus night celebration at the Renaissance Savery Hotel's Terrace Ballroom in Des Moines.
Counties: Woodbury, Clay, Kossuth, Polk, Warren, Polk, Mahaska, Wapello, Henry, Lee, Des Moines, Scott, Linn, Pottawattamie, Adair, Union, Madison, Polk, Jackson, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Butler, Hardin, Scott, Linn, Pok, Cerro Gordo, Woodbury, Polk, Linn, Scott, Polk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on January 10-13, 2004.
On January 10 [his flight was delayed due to mechanical problems in Chicago and he did not make a speech on the two economies to United Neighbors Inc. in Davenport]; after that he planned to meet with Democratic activists at Muscatine Community College Theater; meet with Democratic activists at [?] in Solon; and speak at the Linn County Hall of Fame Dinner at Crowne Plaza Five Seasons in Cedar Rapids.
On January 11 he plans to meet with Democratic activists at Heartland Senior Center in Ames; meet with Democratic activists at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown; rally with supporters at Adventureland Inn Restaurant in Altoona; and participate in the Brown & Black candidate forum at Polk County Convention Center in Des Moines.
On January 12 he plans to deliver a speech on rural issues at Cedar Rapids Public Library; deliver a speech on rural issues at Mary Treglia Community House in Sioux City; meet with Democratic activists at Baker's Court Restaurant in Storm Lake; meet with Democratic activists at Cronk's Cafe in Denison; and meet with Democratic activists at Perry Elementary School in Perry.
On January 13 he plans to deliver a speech on health care issues at Fair Meadows Village in Des Moines.  [to New Hampshire].
Counties: Muscatine, Johnson, Linn, Story, Marshall, Polk, Linn, Woodbury, Buena Vista, Crawford, Dallas, Polk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on January 4-7, 2004.
On January 4 he did a late morning "Jog with John" in downtown Des Moines starting on Locust Street by Project Contemporary Furniture; and participated in the Des Moines Register debate at Iowa Public Television in Johnston.
On January 5 he plans to meet with Democratic activists at South Suburban YMCA in Des Moines; meet with Democratic activists at Ericson Public Library in Boone; meet with Democratic activists at Fort Dodge Public Library in Fort Dodge; meet with Democratic activists at Webster City Senior Center; and meet with Democratic activists at North Iowa Community College Campus in Mason City.
On January 6 he plans to meet with Democratic activists at Tom's Restaurant in New Hampton; meet with Democratic activists at 501 Sycamore Street, Suite #140 (former Black Hawk County Democratic Party headquarters) in Waterloo; meet with Democratic activists at Metro High School in Cedar Rapids; meet with Democratic activists at Washington Public Library in Washington; meet with Democratic activists at Fairfield Senior Center in Fairfield; and meet with Democratic activists at the VFW Hall in Ottumwa
On the morning of January 7 he plans to meet with Democratic activists at Four Mile Community Center in Des Moines.
Counties: Polk, Boone, Webster, Hamilton, Cerro Gordo, Black Hawk, Linn, Washington, Jefferson, Wapello, Polk.
 

2003
-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on December 29-31, 2003.
Starting at noon on December 29 he delivered a speech focused on the middle class at Creative Visions community center in Des Moines; met with Democratic activists at Newton Public Library; met with Democratic activists at The Crossroads in Toledo; met with Democratic activists at the Frank G. Ray House in Vinton; and met with Democratic activists at Waterloo Center for the Arts.
On December 30 he met with Democratic activists at Waverly Public Library; had coffee with Democratic activists at Country Cottage Café in Oelwein; met with Democratic activists at Pizza Ranch in Independence; attended a community gathering at Pizza Ranch in Manchester; met with Democratic activists at Elkader Public Library; and met with Democratic activists at The Opera House in Dubuque
On December 31 he met with Democratic activists at Riverside Restaurant in Clinton; and met with Democratic activists at The Friendly House in Davenport.
Counties: Polk, Jasper, Tama, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Fayette, Buchanan, Delaware, Clayton, Dubuque, Clinton, Scott.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on December 19-21, 2003
On the evening of December 19 he taped Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" at Iowa Public Television Studios in Johnston
On December 20 he meet with Democratic activists at Pizza Ranch in Pocahontas; had coffee with Democratic activists at McNally's Bakery in Emmetsburg; met with Democratic activists at The Harvest Inn in Primghar; attended a community gathering at Orange City Library in Orange City; met with Democratic activists at Pizza Ranch in Rock Rapids; met with Democratic activists at Sibley Senior Center in Sibley; and attended a community gathering at the home of Dorothy Mergen in Estherville.
On December 21 he met with Democratic activists at Osage Public Library in Osage; campaigned in his 99th county this year and meet with Democratic activists at Sandy's Country Café in Cresco; and attended a "99 Counties to Victory" celebration at Community Savings Bank in Robins
Counties: Polk, Pocahontas, Palo Alto, O'Brien, Sioux, Lyon, Osceola, Emmet, Mitchell, Howard, Linn.
 

-Sen. Edwards delivered what was billed as a major address on foreign policy at Des Moines Central Campus (1800 Grand) in Des Moines, Iowa on December 15, 2003
Counties: Polk.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards visited Iowa on December 13-14, 2003.  On December 13 she visited the Creative Visions Community Center in Des Moines to begin dropping off books that were collected in the campaign's book drive; attended a house party of undecided caucusgoers and supporters in Des Moines; and attended the Black Hawk County Democratic Party's chili supper in Waterloo.  On December 14 she attended services at Payne Memorial AME Church in Waterloo.  Counties: Polk, Black Hawk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on November 30-December 4, 2003.
On the afternoon of November 30 he signed copies of "Four Trials" at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City; attended a fundraiser for State Rep. Ro Foege at Lincoln Cafe in Mt. Vernon; and met with Democratic activists at Colony Village Restaurant in Williamsburg.
Starting at mid-day on December 1 he held a roundtable discussion with Democratic activists at Downtown Deli in Davenport; met with Democratic activists at Salvatore Vitale's in Muscatine; met with Democratic activists at the home of Earlen Lekwa in Columbus Junction; met with Democratic activists at Steamboat Senior Center in Burlington; and met with Democratic activists at the home of Vicki Shepard in Keosauqua.
On December 2 he met with Democratic activists at Breadeaux's Pizza in Corydon; met with Democratic activists at Graceland College Memorial Student Center in Lamoni; met with Democratic activists at Mt. Ayr Public Library in Mt. Ayr; met with Democratic activists at the home of Ferris and Patsy Gray in Bedford; met with Democratic activists at the home of Pat Kennedy in Corning; met with Democratic activists at the home of Betty Maley in Clarinda; met with Democratic activists at the home of John and Nancy Johnson in Sidney; and met with Democratic activists at the Two Sisters & Me Espress and Art House in Glenwood. (8 events)
Starting at mid-day on December 3 he met with Democratic activists at the home of Donna Clothier in Harlan; met with Democratic activists at the Audubon Public Library; met with Democratic activists at Farmer's Kitchen in Atlantic; met with Democratic activists at the home of Bob and Diane Weiland in Greenfield; met with Democratic activists at Cabbage Rose in Guthrie Center; and spoke as part of Iowa State University's 2004 Presidential Caucus Lecture Series at Memorial Union in Ames.
On December 4 he  met with Democratic activists at Dibs BBQ in Marshalltown; met with Democratic activists at Park Place Restaurant in Grundy Center; and held a roundtable discussion with Democratic activists at Z's Restaurant in Waterloo.
Counties: Johnson, Linn, Iowa.  Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Des Moines, Van Buren.  Wayne, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Adams, Page, Fremont, Mills.  Shelby, Audubon, Cass, Adair, Guthrie, Story.  Marshall, Grundy, Black Hawk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on November 15-17, 2003.
On November 15 he  attended a Hawkeyes for Edwards tailgate party at the home of Jim Larew in Iowa City, before the University of Iowa football game; attended a community gathering at the YMCA in Washington; met with Democratic activists at the Copper Lantern in Sigourney; attended a pre-JJ Dinner party with supporters at Savery Hotel in Des Moines; and attended the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
On November 16 he attended a reception sponsored by the minority caucuses of the IDP at the Hotel Fort Des Moines; met with Democratic activists at Italian Villages restaurant in Adel; attended a community gathering at Adams Street Bed and Breakfast in Carroll; met with Democratic activists at the home of Colin and Kathy McCullough in Rockwell City; attended a community gathering at the home of Russ and Cathie Hass in Sac City; met with Democratic activists at the home of Thad and Deborah Cosgrove in Holstein; and attended a community gathering at the home of Theresa Wolff in Sioux City.
On November 17 he had breakfast with local Democrats at Onawa Cafe in Onawa; and held a round table discussion with Democratic activists at Duncan's Cafe in Council Bluffs.
Counties: Johnson, Washington, Keokuk, Polk, Dallas, Carroll, Calhoun, Sac, Ida, Woodbury, Monona, Pottawattamie.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on November 1-3, 2003
On the evening of November 1 he met with Democratic activists at the Creek Side Clubhouse in Ames.
On November 2 he spoke at a Humboldt County Democratic Party fundraiser at the VFW Hall in Humboldt; attended a house party at the home of State Rep. Helen Milller in Ft. Dodge; met with Democratic activists at Sister Sarah's Restaurant in Algona; met with Democratic activists at the Pizza Ranch restaurant in Garner; met with Democratic activists in the Campus Center at Waldorf College in Forest City; met with Democratic activists at Pizza and Subs restaurant in Northwood; and met with Democratic activists at Elks' Lodge in Mason City
On the morning of November 3 he had coffee with Democratic activists at The Korner Bakery in Hampton; and had coffee with Democratic activists at the Pizza Ranch restaurant in Clarion.
Counties: Story, Humboldt, Webster, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Wright.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on October 27-28, 2003
Starting on the afternoon of October 27 he attended a house party with Democratic activists at the home of Pam Wilson in Council Bluffs; met with Democratic activists at the Firehouse Brewery in Red Oak; attended a house party with Democratic activists at the home of Karl Knock in Creston; met with Democratic activists at Redmonds Restaurant in Osceola; and attended a house party with Democratic activists at the home of John and Joan Amos in Chariton.
On October 28 he met with Democratic activists at Marketplace Deli in Centerville; and met with Democratic activists at Albia Cafe in Albia
Counties: Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Union, Clarke, Lucas.  Appanoose, Monroe.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on October 22-23, 2003, part of what was billed as a week-long National Check Up Tour designed "to diagnose President Bush's failing record on health care and to highlight his own prescriptions to make the health care system work for everyone." 
On October 22 he had breakfast with Democratic activists at the home of Mary Lynn Neuhaus in Dubuque; attended a house party with Democratic activists at the home of Ron and Judy McMahon in Manchester; met with Democratic activists at Elkader Deli in Elkader; met with Democratic activists at Gus and Tony's Pizza and Steak House in Waukon; met with Democratic activists at the home of County Attorney Pat Wegman in New Hampton; and attended a house party with Democratic activists at the home of Rod and Susie Baker in Parkersburg.
On October 23 he met with Democratic activists at Vibe Coffehouse in Cedar Falls; and met with Democratic activists at Archie Brooks Community Center in Des Moines.
Counties: Dubuque, Delaware, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Butler.  Black Hawk, Polk.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards visited Iowa on October 20-21, 2003.  On October 20 she kick off the campaign's BOOK drive for Iowa children at Downtown Des Moines School (500 Grand); met with the Simpson College Students for Edwards group at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop in Indianola; toured the child care facility at the Knoxville Veterans' Hospital; met with Johnson County Democrats at the home of County Supervisor Pat Harney in Iowa City.  On October 21 she met with Hawkeyes for Edwards (University of Iowa) group at Hamburg Inn in Iowa City.  Counties: Polk, Warren, Marion, Johnson.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on October 15, 2003; planned events on October 16  were cancelled due to the vote on Iraq funding.  He participated in the AARP Presidential Forum at Embassy Suites in Des Moines; met with Democratic activists at the Uncle Nancy Coffee Shop in Newton; and met with Democratic activists at Grinnell College in Grinnell
Counties: Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards visited Iowa on October 10-11, 2003.  Starting early on the afternoon of October 10 she spoke at the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children's annual statewide conference at the Des Moines Convention Center; attended an open house at the Edwards for President office in Ames; met with local Democratic activists at Dutch Oven Bakery in Boone; and attended a house party with local Democratic activists at the home of Shirlee Trent in Fort Dodge.  On October 11 she had coffee with local Democratic activists at Inspired by Coffee in Carroll; attended a house party with local Democratic activists at the home of Diane and Steve Hamilton in Storm Lake; participated in an education roundtable at Pierce Street Coffee Works in Sioux City.  Counties: Polk, Story, Boone, Webster.  Carroll, Buena Vista, Woodbury.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on October 7-9, 2003
Starting on the afternoon of October 7 he met with Democratic activists at Sandy's Java Nook in Anamosa; attended a community gathering at Legion Arts at CSPS in Cedar Rapids; and met with Democratic activists at the home of Nick Arensdorf in Tipton
On October 8 after doing debate prep in the morning, he had lunch with Democratic activists at Hickory Garden Restaurant in Davenport; had coffee with Democratic activists at the Ivy Bake Shoppe and Café in Fort Madison; attended a community gathering at the Labor Temple in Keokuk; and met with Democratic activists at the Get-To-Gather Room in Bloomfield.
On October 9 he had breakfast with Democrats at Comfort Inn in Oskaloosa; attended a community gathering with Democratic activists at The Coffee Connection in Knoxville; and at noon attended a house party at the home of State Rep. Mark Davitt in Indianola
Counties: Jones, Linn, Cedar.  Scott, Lee, Davis.  Mahaska, Marion, Warren.
 

-Sen. Edwards attended the Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa on September 13, 2003Counties: Warren.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited western Iowa on September 5-6, 2003.  Starting on the afternoon of September 5 he met with activists at Kiel Diner in Council Bluffs; had coffee with activists at the home of Clarice Rule in Dunlap; met with activists at the home of Michael Mundt in Denison; and met with activists at Abner Bell's Coffee House in Storm Lake.  On September 6 he visited the Clay County Fair with Clay County Supervisor Sylvia Schoer in Spencer; met with activists at the home of Bob and Genie Reed in Spirit Lake; met with activists at Koser Spring Lake Park in Cherokee; attended an ice cream social with activists at Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor in Le Mars; and met with activists at the home of Mac and Connie Smith in Sioux City
Counties: Pottawattamie, Harrison, Crawford, Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Cherokee, Plymouth, Woodbury.
 

-Sen. Edwards did a "Real Solutions Tour," a six-day, 21-county family bus trip in eastern Iowa from August 13-18, 2003.  Mrs. Edwards and their children Cate, 21, Emma Claire, 5, and Jack, 3, joined Sen. Edwards at some of the events. 
Aug. 13: Waterloo, Waverly, Charles City.  -  Aug. 14: Mason City, Iowa Falls, Webster City, Des Moines.  -  Aug. 15: Des Moines, Toledo, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City.  -  Aug. 16: Cedar Rapids, Independence, Oelwein, Dubuque, Maquoketa.  -  Aug. 17: Davenport, Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa.  -  Aug. 18: Ottumwa, Des Moines.
On August 13 he opened his campaign headquarters at 626 Sycamore Street in Waterloo; participated in the presidential candidate forum at Iowa Federation of Labor convention in Waterloo; met with Democratic activists at the home of Peg Dunbar in Waverly; stopped in at the Iowa Federation of Labor reception in Waterloo; was the featured guest at a fundraiser for state Rep. Deborah Berry at the Waterloo Center for the Arts; and met with Floyd County Democratic activists at 101 North Main in Charles City.  (Overnight Mason City.)
On August 14 he and his family had breakfast with Democratic activists at the Elks Lodge in Mason City; visited the downtown area; had coffee with Democratic activists at Camp David Restaurant in Iowa Falls; met with Democratic activists at Fuller Hall Recreation Center in Webster City; and Edwards participated in the Governor's Conference on Public Heath at Drake University in Des Moines.
On August 15 he and his family visited the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines; met with Democratic activists at Sophie's Tea Room in Toledo; continued his Main Street Tour in Vinton from Cameron's Clothing and met with Democratic activists at 4th Street Coffee Company in Vinton; Edwards spoke at the Hawkeye Labor Council/Linn County Democratic Presidential Forum at Teamsters Hall in Cedar Rapids; and he and his family met with Democratic activists at the home of David Redlawsk and Aletia Morgan in Iowa City.
On August 16 he and his family had breakfast with local Democratic leaders at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Cedar Rapids; had coffee with Democratic activists at Two Brothers Restaurant in Independence; met with Democratic activists at the home of Peg Sherret in Oelwein; continued his Main Street Tour in Dubuque at Shamrock Imports; attended a community gathering at the May Law Firm in Dubuque (Elizabeth also mentions Redstone Bed & Breakfast); and met with Jackson County Democrats at the home of Rep. Bob Osterhaus in Maquoketa
On August 17 he and his family attended the Scott County Democratic Party's Folk Fest at the Outdoor Pavilion at Carpenters' Local #4 in Davenport; attended a community gathering at Starr's Cave Nature Center in Burlington; met with Democratic activists at the Art Gallery on Main in Mount Pleasant; met with Democratic activists at the Carrington Point Party Room in Fairfield; and attended a community gathering at Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa
On August 18 he and his family had coffee with Democratic activists at Second Street Café in Ottumwa; and they wrapped up the tour with a BBQ at Water Works Park in Des Moines.
Counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Floyd, Cerro Gordo, Hardin, Hamilton, Polk, Tama, Benton, Linn, Johnson, Linn, Buchanan, Fayette, Dubuque, Jackson, Scott, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Wapello, Polk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited eastern Iowa on July 25-26, 2003.  On July 25 he continued his "Main Street Tour" stopping at Marion Maid-Rite in Marion; met with Linn County Democrats at Marion City Park and introduced his plan to address the nursing crisis; and met with Democratic activists at the home of Henry Marquard in Muscatine.  On July 26 he visited the Scott County Democrats' breakfast booth at the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race in Davenport; did a "Main Street Tour" stop at Banner Home Furnishings in downtown Clinton; and met with Democratic activists at the Corner Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe in Clinton. 
Counties: Linn, Muscatine, Scott, Clinton.
 

-Sen. Edwards started his "John Edwards' Main Street Tour - From Robbins to the Heartland" with a visit to Iowa on July 12-14, 2003
Starting late on the afternoon of July 12 he had coffee with Pottawattamie Democratic activists at the home of Senate Minority Leader Mike Gronstal in Council Bluffs; and met with Madison County Democratic activists at the home of Pat and Nancy Corkran in Winterset.
On July 13 he kicked off the Main Street Tour at the gazebo in Triangle Park in Waukee; had coffee with Democratic activists at the home of John Cahill in Marshalltown; met with Story County Democrats at the home of Terry Lowman in Ames; met with Boone County Democrats at the Boone County Historical Society Building in Boone; attended a house party with Greene County Democratic activists at the home of Rachel Sacco in Rippey; and met with Democratic activists at the Villa Restaurant in Carroll.
On the morning of July 14 in Sioux City he had breakfast with Woodbury County Democratic activists at the Holiday Inn; and continued his Main Street Tour at the Daily Grind Coffee Shop. 
Counties: Pottawattamie, Madison, Dallas, Marshall, Story, Boone, Green, Carroll, Woodbury.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards visited Iowa on June 28-29, 2003.  On June 28 she had lunch with Democratic activists at the home of former Iowa Governor Bob Fulton in Waterloo; had coffee with Bremer County Democrats at the home of Dale and Sandy Johnson in Waverly; met with Democratic activists at the home of Peg Sherret in Oelwein; and attended a barbeque with Buchanan County Democrats at 5th Ward Park in Independence.  On June 29 she brunched with Johnson County Democrats at the Larew Law Office in Iowa City; and lunched with Democratic activists at the home of Melissa Adams in Cedar Rapids.Counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Fayette, Buchanan, Johnson, Linn.
 

-Sen Edwards visited Iowa on June 20-21, 2003.  On June 20 he met with Dallas County Democratic activists at Hotel Pattee in Perry.  On June 21 he participated in the Jasper County Democrats' America's Hometown Forum at Newton High in Newton
Counties: Dallas, Jasper.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on June 13, 2003.  After overnighting in Mason City on June 12, he did breakfast with Cerro Gordo county activists at Holiday Inn there; met with Kossuth County Democrats at Algona Public Library in Algona, and had lunch with Democratic activists at Marvin Gardens Restaurant in Fort Dodge
Counties: Cerro Gordo, Kossuth, Webster.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Western Iowa on May 31, 2003.  He met with Pottawattamie County Democratic activists at the Travel Lodge Restaurant in Council Bluffs and was the featured guest at a Woodbury County Truman Club event at the home of Ray and Marlene Sturdevent in Sioux City
Counties: Pottawattamie, Woodbury.
 

-Sen. Edwards presented his agenda for rural America in a policy address at the Biomass Energy Conversion (BECON) center in Nevada, Iowa on May 21, 2003
Counties: Story.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on May 17, 2003.  He participated in the AFSCME town hall meeting in Des Moines; met with Democratic activists at Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa; was the featured guest at a fundraiser for state Sen. Gene Fraise at the home of Tracy and Janet Vance in Fort Madison; and met with Democratic activists at UAW Local 807 Hall in Burlington
Counties: Polk, Wapello, Lee, Des Moines.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards addressed the Polk County "Take Back the White House" dinner at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa on May 10, 2003. Counties: Polk.
 

-Sen. Edwards' parents, Wallace and Bobbi Edwards, attended the Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers Annual Convention at Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel in Davenport, Iowa on May 5, 2003.Counties: Scott.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited eastern Iowa for a full day on April 17, 2003.  Starting early in the morning, he had breakfast with Democratic activists at the Ramada Inn in Waterloo; met with Democratic activists at Breezy's Cafe in Dubuque; had lunch with Scott County Democrats and labor leaders at the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport; met with Clinton County Democratic activists at Clinton Community College; spoke at the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City; and in the evening he attended a Linn County Phoenix Club fundraiser at the home of John and Diane Riccolo in Cedar Rapids
Counties: Black Hawk, Dubuque, Scott, Clinton, Johnson, Linn.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Des Moines, Iowa on April 6-7, 2003 .  In the late afternoon on April 6 he participated in the first "Hear it from the Heartland" forum with Sen. Tom Harkin at the Iowa State Historical Building.  On the morning of April 7 he addressed the 21st Century Forum, a group of young professionals, in the Cub Club at Sec Taylor Stadium.  Counties: Polk.
 

-Elizabeth Edwards visited eastern Iowa on February 29, 2003.  She attended a house party at the home of John and Teri Goodmann in Dubuque; addressed the Dubuque County Off-Year Caucus at the Dubuque Area Life Time Center; and attended a house party at the home of Helen Hart in Davenport.Counties: Dubuque, Scott.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on February 17-18, 2003.  On February 17 he had lunch with seniors at Elsie Mason Manor in Des Moines; addressed the Inner City Community Alliance at the Willkie House in Des Moines; spoke at the Iowa Federation of Labor's Annual Legislative Conference at Adventureland Inn in Altoona; and stopped in at the Warren County Off-Year Caucus event at Indianola Masonic Temple.  On February 18 he attended a breakfast reception with Linn County activists at Coopers Mill Restaurant (in the Best Western Hotel) in Cedar RapidsCounties: Polk, Warren, Linn.
 

2002
-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on October 5-6, 2002.  After stopping in Ottawa, Ill. to address the Region IV United Auto Workers meeting, he arrived in Des Moines for the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson Dinner at the Polk County Convention Complex; he spoke at the three pre-JJ receptions and the dinner.  Edwards stayed overnight at Terrace Hill, the governor's mansion, as the guest of Gov. Tom Vilsack and his wife.  On October 6, he traveled to Cedar Rapids with Sen. Tom Harkin for a pre-debate rally before returning to Washington. 
Counties: Polk, Linn.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on August 16-18, 2002.  Arriving from Illinois late afternoon on August 16, he did a fundraiser for 1st district congressional candidate Ann Hutchinson at The Carriage Haus restaurant in Davenport and an evening rally with Harkin supporters at a home in Clinton (serving as a surrogate for Harkin).  He overnighted in Iowa City, and on August 17, did a morning brunch/party with Harkin supporters at a home in Iowa City (again as a surrogate for Harkin), toured the Iowa Technology Center at Camp Dodge with Rep. Leonard Boswell, did a reception with Sen. Bill Fink at the Fink Farm in Carlisle, walked the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines with Rep. Dave Schrader, and attended a "Chicago Cubs All Stars Reception & Dinner" fundraiser for State Rep. Frank Chuido at a restaurant in Des Moines.  On August 18 he attended an Iowa Cubs baseball game, including a reception for the House and Senate Caucus at Sec Taylor Stadium in Des Moines. 
Counties: Scott, Clinton, Johnson, Polk, Warren.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Des Moines, Iowa on June 14-15, 2002.   [Note: Senators Harkin and Edwards shared the same flight to Des Moines along with the  political directors for ROCPAC and Leadership '02].  On June 14 he attended a Nat'l Comm. to Preserve Soc. Sec. and Medicare awards ceremony for Sen. Tom Harkin in Des Moines and keynoted the Iowa Democratic Party's Hall of Fame reception at the Polk County Convention Center in Des Moines.  [This is a fundraising event (tickets $50 each) where awards are given to local Democrats; it is held the night before the state convention and attracts many convention attendees].  On the morning of June 15 Edwards visited the IDP's coordinated campaign headquarters and stopped in at the state convention.  [Although addressing the convention is generally limited to Iowans,  the crowd started chanting as Edwards was making the rounds and the program was ahead of schedule so he was given the opportunity to speak for a couple of minutes].
Counties: Polk.
 

-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on April 5-6, 2002.  On April 5 he did an afternoon fundraiser for Sen. Tom Harkin at the law office of C.J May III in Dubuque and delivered the keynote speech at the Buchanan County Democrats' annual sustaining fund banquet at the Sportsmen Restaurant in Oelwein.  On the morning of April 6 he did a small donor house party fundraiser for Harkin at a private home in Waterloo
Counties: Dubuque, Fayette, Black Hawk.

2001
-Sen. Edwards visited Iowa on December 14-15, 2001; he was the keynote speaker at a Quad City Federation of Labor dinner at the Jumer Castle Lodge in Bettendorf (adj. to Davenport) on December 14; on December 15 in Cedar Rapids he spoke to a group of Harkin supporters at a private home and to labor activists at the UAW hall.  Counties: Scott, Linn.
 

-Sen. Edwards delivered the keynote address at the Drake Law School's Annual Supreme Court Celebration banquet in Des Moines, Iowa on March 3, 2001
Counties: Polk.

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