The latest schedule for the  Tea Party Bus Tour was announced today.  They have also communicated to us that there are appearances by Republican Presidential candidates currently being scheduled.

Following is the schedule of the tour:

WEEK 1 –              June 13 – Council Bluffs – @ 6pm

                                June 14 – Sioux City – @ 6:30pm

                                June 15 – Spencer/Okaboji  – @ 6pm

                                June 16 (AM) – Mason City @ 8:30am

                               June 16 (PM) – Waterloo –@ 6pm

                                June 17 – Cedar Rapids –@ 6pm

                                June 18 (AM)– Dubuque –@ 10am

                             June 18 (PM) – Davenport – TBA

WEEK 2 –              June 20 – Burlington –@ 6pm

                                 June 22 – Marshalltown – TBA

                                June 23 (AM) – Ames –  @ 7am

                                June 23 (PM) – Ft Dodge –@ 6pm

                             June 24 – Carroll – TBA

                             June 25 (AM) – Indianola –@ 10am

                                June 25 (PM) – Lamoni – @ 5pm

WEEK 3                 June 27 – Ottumwa –@ 5:30pm

                                June 28 – Oskaloosa –@ 7pm

                                July 2 – Des Moines –@ 10am

For more information, visit the Tea Party Bus Tour Website…

Democrats in the state House today requested a public hearing on the omnibus budget bill that is an attempt by House Republicans to break the Michael Gronstal led deadlock on the state budget.

It should be noted that this is a relatively unprecedented public hearing request in that it was originally called for 8:00 am tomorrow when most public hearings have several days advance notice.  After Republican protests regarding the hasty nature that it was scheduled, the hearing has been moved to 4:00 pm in the House chambers at the Capitol.

As public speakers are invited, we encourage Polk County Republicans to show up and speak to show their support for the omnibus bill.

Event:  Public Hearing on the Ominbus Budget

Where:  House Chambers at the Iowa Capitol

Time:  4:00 pm

Speakers:  Call  515-281-5129 to request to be a speaker.

You may also email your testimony to: lioinfo@legis.state.ia.us

This is a critical public hearing and we encourage everyone who can to speak or send your testimony to the state House to do so.

Governor Terry Branstad recently announced a 43 city tour of Iowa to promote his policies for the future of Iowa, called “Working for a Better Future”.

He will visit Ankeny on Monday, June 6th and Altoona on Thursday, June 9th.  Following are the details of each event…

Monday, June 6, 2011

10 a.m. “Working Together for a Better Future” tour Polk County event

Executive 1 Aviation – Classroom

3700 Southeast Convenience Blvd.

Ankeny, IA

Thursday, June 9, 2011

10:30 a.m. “Working Together for a Better Future” tour Polk County event

Hy-Vee

108 8th Street SW

Altoona, IA

All of the events are free and all are welcome.  For more information, contact Blake Waggoner at blake.waggoner@iowa.gov or at 515-725-3517

The Republican Party of Iowa is hittin’ the road! 

The staff of the Republican Party of Iowa is heading all over the state – to 15 different cities – in order to talk with you about the Republican Party as the 2012 elections roll around.  We have printed off  new and improved county manuals called The Grassroots Guide to the Republican Party of Iowa, and we will be handing out free copies to Executive Committee members and grassroots activists. 

The meeting will be short and sweet and food will be available.  We have done a lot to update the infrastructure of the Party, so please come see us so you can hear about what’s new and improved!

The next RPI Road Show Stop is going to be near you:

The Republican Party of Iowa Headquarters

621 East 9^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Thursday, June 2, 6:30pm

Ø RPI’s Executive Director, Chad Olsen, will be there to update you on the Straw Poll and to answer any questions you may have.

Ø RPI’s Communications Director, Casey Mills, will be there to talk about engaging the press, building websites and using Twitter and Facebook.

Ø RPI’s Data Director, Patrick Stewart, will be there to explain Voter Vault and how it can help you build the party.

Ø RPI’s Organization Director, Ryan Gough, will be there to talk about the Caucus process and to answer any questions about networking and organizing the party.  

The campaign for the White House, the Iowa Senate majority and our county officials’ seats has already begun.  Let’s work together to bring a permanent conservative majority to this great state.

Please RSVP to rgough@iowagop.org or call 515-282-8105. 

We look forward to seeing you!

All the best,

Ryan

P.S.  Please note that RPI will also be holding “Road Show” meetings in Osceola and Carroll in the next couple of months.  If the date or distance for the Des Moines stop is not convenient for you, these opportunities will be available.  Dates and times will be announced for the Osceola and Carroll stops soon. 

Ryan C. Gough

Organization Director

Caucus Coordinator

rgough@iowagop.org

515.282.8105 – office

515.867.1997 – cell

515.282.9019 – fax

Republican Party of Iowa

621 East Ninth St.

Des Moines, IA 50309

Following are the remarks of Polk County Republicans Co-Chair Dave Funk from the annual Robb Kelley Spring Dinner held on May, 26th, 2011:

Dave was introduced by Simon Conway of WHO radio.

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“Thank you Simon and welcome everyone, and a special thank you to John Bloom and Will Rogers, two men who left the Polk County Republican Party in much better condition, than which they found it.

As you know, Kevin McLaughlin and I ran for the leadership positions as a team and on a five point plan. I am not going to outline that plan tonight, but I will tell you that by every measurement, we are well ahead of our goals and on plan for winning Polk County for our eventual Republican nominee for President, and for every Republican down the ticket.

And speaking about those down ticket races, I would like to introduce the newly declared candidates for offices in Polk County that are here in the room with us tonight;

Running for Altoona City Council, an election to be held this November- Chris Brooks

And the November 2012 races:

For Polk County Sheriff-Dan Charleston-

For Senate District 10, that includes Polk City- Jake Chapman

Let me remind you to continue pressing your State Senators to get HB 194-the 20% Iowa State income tax discount moved out of committee, and let’s allow every Iowan to keep more of their own money. Just because we can take and spend the taxpayers’ dollars, does not mean that we should.

That bill, along with property tax reform; are vitally important to ensuring a robust economic recovery here in Iowa.

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The Polk GOP has gone live with an interactive volunteer website so that activists can plan events, solicit volunteers for events and projects, develop newsletters, communicate, and anyone can get involved easily.  It is a true “grass roots” tool.

The website is at polkgop.net

Simply visit the website and sign up.  Whether you are an activist organizer, wish to volunteer or want to stay informed of all the activities of the Polk GOP and other affiliated organizations, we believe you will find this community action website very useful.

Visit PolkGOP.net today and join the effort to restore America, Iowa and Polk County today!!

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will make two appearances in central Iowa over the Memorial Day weekend.

Following are the two events:

Event:  Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast

Time:  8:00 am

Location:  Point of Grace Church, 305 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, IA

Note:  Governor Pawlenty will give remarks at approximately 9:30 am

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Event:  Boone County Meet and Greeet

Time:  2:00 pm

Location:  Pizza Ranch, 1703 S. Story Avenue, Boone, IA