Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Wednesday, Jul. 02.
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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, Jul. 02 9:00 AM Dem Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand continues 100 Town Hall Tour – Democratic Iowa gubernatorial candidate Auditor of State Rob Sand continues 100 Town Hall Tour across state, with stops in Spencer (9:00 AM CDT), Storm Lake (11:30 AM CDT), Pocahontas (1:45 PM CDT), and Emmetsburg (3:45 PM CDT)
Weblinks: https://robsand.com/
Contacts: Rob Sand for Iowa, press@robsand.com
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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, Jul. 02 6:00 PM City of Waterloo hosts benefit concert with country artist Erica Sunshine Lee, honoring veterans and first responders
Location: Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA
Weblinks: https://cityofwaterlooiowa.com/
Contacts: Britni Perkins, City of Waterloo, Britni.Perkins@WATERLOO-IA.ORG
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Thursday, Jul. 03 5:00 PM President Trump delivers remarks at event kicking off U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations – President Donald Trump delivers remarks at ‘A New Era of American Greatness’ America250 kick off celebration. Event marks the beginning of the year leading up to the U.S.’ 250th anniversary and offers ‘a glimpse into the grand festivities planned’ * 4 Jul 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: https://america250.org/
Contacts: America250, press@america250.org
President Trump remarks at 7:30 PM CDT