Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Thursday, Aug. 07.
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Thursday, Aug. 07 8:00 AM Iowa Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Cournoyer’s public schedule – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer attend the Iowa State Fair historical walking tour (8:00 AM CDT) and later attend the Iowa State Fair opening ceremonies (9:00 AM CDT)
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: http://www.iowa.gov, https://x.com/IAGovernor
Contacts: Mason Mauro, State of Iowa , mason.mauro@governor.iowa.gov
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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Aug. 07 8:45 AM Dem Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand tours Des Moines Water Works Treatment Facility – Democratic Iowa gubernatorial candidate Auditor of State Rob Sand tours Des Moines Water Works Treatment Facility ‘amid state’s ongoing water crisis’ and addresses press conference
Location: Fredrikson & Byron, Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: https://robsand.com/
Contacts: Rob Sand for Iowa, press@robsand.com
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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Aug. 07 6:00 PM Muscatine City Council meeting
Location: City Hall of Muscatine, 215 Sycamore St, Muscatine, IA
Weblinks: http://www.muscatineiowa.gov, https://x.com/CityofMuscatine
Contacts: Kevin Jenison, City of Muscatine, IA, kjenison@muscatineiowa.gov, 1 563 264 1550 x166
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Thursday, Aug. 07 7:00 PM Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego and Polk County Democrats hold meet and greet
Location: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: http://www.polkdems.com, https://x.com/polkdems
Contacts: Polk County Democratic Party, polkdems@gmail.com, 1 515 314 5762
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Thursday, Aug. 07 – Sunday, Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair – Iowa State Fair, featuring livestock exhibitions and competitions, amusement rides, food exhibitions, and live music
Location: Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: http://www.iowastatefair.org, https://x.com/IowaStateFair, #IowaStateFair
Contacts: Mindy Williamson, Iowa State Fair, marketing@iowastatefair.org, 1 515 262 3111 x 204
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CORPORATE DATA
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Thursday, Aug. 07 9:00 AM F&G Annuities & Life Inc Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call / Webcast
Weblinks: https://investors.fglife.com/event-calendar/default.aspx
Contacts: Lisa Foxworthy-Parker, F&G Annuities & Life Inc, Investor.relations@fglife.com, 1 515 330 3340
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NEW EVENT: Friday, Aug. 08 6:00 PM Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer attend Tugfest Parade
Location: Wisconsin St & S 15th St, Le Claire, IA
Weblinks: http://www.iowa.gov, https://x.com/IAGovernor
Contacts: Mason Mauro, State of Iowa , mason.mauro@governor.iowa.gov
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Friday, Aug. 08 Dem Sen. Ruben Gallego visits the Iowa State Fair – Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego visits the Iowa State Fair to ‘speak directly to voters’ about the impact the Republican budget bill will have on Iowa families
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Weblinks: https://gallegoforarizona.com/, https://x.com/RubenGallego
Contacts: Ruben Gallego for Congress, press@gallegoforarizona.com
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Saturday, Aug. 09 12:00 PM Dem Sen. Ruben Gallego holds town hall in Iowa – Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego holds a town hall in Scott County, IA, cohosted by the Iowa Democrats Party and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as part of his visit to the state to discuss with voters the impacts of the ‘Republicans’ disastrous budget bill’
Location: Davenport, IA
Weblinks: https://gallegoforarizona.com/, https://x.com/RubenGallego
Contacts: Ruben Gallego for Congress, press@gallegoforarizona.com
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