Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Thursday, Jan. 16 7:30 AM Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, with Deputy Agriculture Secretary Censky - Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, with speakers including Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds

Location: Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA

Weblinks: http://IowaRenewableFuelsSummit.org, https://twitter.com/iowafuel

Contacts: Cassidy Walter, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, cwalter@iowarfa.org, 1 515 322 0435

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack's district representative holds office hours

Location: Ottumwa City Hall, 105 3rd St E, Ottumwa, IA

Weblinks: http://loebsack.house.gov/, https://twitter.com/daveloebsack

Contacts: Joe Hand, Office of Rep. Loebsack , joe.hand@mail.house.gov, 1 202 225 6576

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM Iowa National Guard adjutant general addresses Iowa Legislature - Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Ben Correll addresses a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, with this year's theme 'We are always ready - warriors, citizens, neighbors - working together to strengthen the future of Iowa'

Location: Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

Weblinks: http://www.iowanationalguard.com

Contacts: Col. Michael Wunn, Iowa National Guard, michael.a.wunn.mil@mail.mil, 1 515 252 4582, 1 515 971 6385

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM House Dems announce 'End Corruption' caucus - Democratic Reps. Max Rose, Katie Porter, Cindy Axne, Gil Cisneros, Josh Harder, Mike Levin, Tom Malinowski and Lori Trahan announce a new Congressional Caucus, 'End Corruption', via press conference

Location: House Triangle, Washington, DC

Weblinks: https://maxrose.house.gov/, https://twitter.com/RepMaxRose

Contacts: Jonas Edwards-Jenks, Office of Rep. Max Rose, Jonas.Edwards-Jenks@mail.house.gov, 1 202 225 3371; Bawadden Sayed, End Citizens United , bawadden@endcitizensunited.org, 1 202 798 5253;

Press interested in attending RSVP to Jonas.Edwards-Jenks@mail.house.gov

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:15 AM GOP Sen. Joni Ernst media call with Iowa press - Republican Sen. Joni Ernst media call with Iowa press to discuss the phase one trade agreement with China and progress on U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement

Weblinks: http://www.ernst.senate.gov, https://twitter.com/senjoniernst

Contacts: Sen. Joni Ernst press, press@ernst.senate.gov

If you plan to participate, please RSVP to Press@Ernst.Senate.Gov

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:30 AM Pete Buttigieg on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, IN, Mayor Pete Buttigieg campaigns in Iowa, holding town halls, Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center, 715 S Sample, Algona (10:30 AM CST), Emmetsburg VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg (12:30 PM CST), The Waterfront, 610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park (2:15 PM CST), Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th St SE, Orange City (4:30 PM CST), and West Middle School, 3301 W 19th St, Sioux City (7:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.peteforamerica.com/, https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg

Contacts: Chris Meagher , Pete for America, chris@peteforamerica.com, 1 805 452 3228

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkd63xHpWoRWhqUFxZ-WrQTT3-ikaVwB-qUDmFttL-uqDVRQ/viewform

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Thursday, Jan. 16 12:00 PM Iowa Forward rally to stand up for those with preexisting conditions - Iowa Forward holds rally at State Capitol to call on lawmakers to protect people, with preexisting conditions with advocates, affected patients, and Democratic legislators speaking on their efforts in the upcoming legislative session to create legal protections in Iowa

Location: Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

Weblinks: https://www.iowavoices.org/

Contacts: Emily Holley, Iowa Voices, emily@iowaforward.org

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Thursday, Jan. 16 12:15 PM Iowa City Committee on Foreign Relations meeting hosts keynote on nuclear dangers - Iowa City Committee on Foreign Relations meeting, with keynote from Bulletin of the Atomic Scientist President Rachael Bronson who discusses 'dangerous new nuclear weapons in development, cyber threats, and the real possibility that a terrible miscalculation could lead to catastrophe'

Location: The Congregational United Church of Christ Iowa City, 30 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Weblinks: http://www.sppg.com

Contacts: Robyn Mills, SPPG, rmills@sppg.com, 1 515 314 3010

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Thursday, Jan. 16 5:00 PM Dem Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate J.D. Scholten on campaign trail - Democratic Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate J.D. Scholten continues his 'Don't Forget About Us' tour, holding town hall meetings at New Hartford Community Center, 202 Broadway St, New Hartford (5:00 PM CST) and Latimer Community Center, 104 N Akir St, Latimer (7:15 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.scholten4iowa.com/, https://twitter.com/Scholten4Iowa

Contacts: J.D. Scholten for Congress, Press@Scholten4Iowa.com

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Friday, Jan. 17 10:00 AM Dem Rep. Dave Loebsack's district representative holds office hours - Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack district representative holds office hours to work with individuals who have suggestions or concerns. Today's locations include Keokuk County Courthouse, 101 S Main St, Sigourney (10:00 AM CST) and Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 S First St, Oskaloosa (1:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: http://loebsack.house.gov/, https://twitter.com/daveloebsack

Contacts: Joe Hand, Office of Rep. Loebsack , joe.hand@mail.house.gov, 1 202 225 6576

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Friday, Jan. 17 12:45 PM Joe Biden on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns in Iowa, with community events, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Rocklin Conference Center, 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City (12:45 PM CST), and Abraham Lincoln High School, 1205 Bonham St, Council Bluffs (6:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://joebiden.com/, https://twitter.com/JoeBiden

Contacts: Joe Biden for President press, BidenPress@joebiden.com

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcf-wQOswv4X0ktKX54dpreXhd02N9Xn7-yrFYtBeHPsNhMg/viewform

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Friday, Jan. 17 2:00 PM John Delaney on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Rep. John Delaney campaigns in Iowa, attending event at 1205 US-30, Carroll (2:00 PM CST); touring Templeton Whisky, 209 E Third St, Templeton (4:00 PM CST); before attending Ankeny Dems Winter event, FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny (7:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.johnkdelaney.com/, https://twitter.com/johndelaney

Contacts: Brent Roske, brent@johnkdelaney.com, 1 515 612 3135

To arrange one-on-one interview time with Delaney, please email brent@johnkdelaney.com

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Friday, Jan. 17 3:15 PM Elizabeth Warren on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigns in Iowa, participating in a community conversation, Maytag Complex, 403 W Fourth St N, Newton (3:15 PM CST), before attending Ankeny Area Democrats Winter Banquet, FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny (6:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://elizabethwarren.com/, https://twitter.com/ewarren

Contacts: Elizabeth Warren press, press@elizabethwarren.com

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZqwdtQyBiJVdE7TcV0B_R0zy2Y9FBSOdK2dBtaiR8gMGa0g/viewform ** Ankeny event: Press must RSVP by contacting Mary McAdams at mary@marymcadams.com

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UPDATED EVENT: Friday, Jan. 17 3:45 PM Chris Dodd on campaign trail for Joe Biden in Iowa - Former Sen. Chris Dodd campaigns in Iowa for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, holding a 'meet and greet' event at satellite caucus location, Mayflower Retirement Community Carmen Center, 616 Broad St, Grinnell (3:45 PM CST) and attending the Ankeny Area Democrats Winter Banquet and Fundraiser, FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny DMACC, 105 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny (6:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://joebiden.com/, https://twitter.com/JoeBiden

Contacts: Joe Biden for President press, BidenPress@joebiden.com

RSVP for meet and greet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLSwwBAcfhGLkoKL9ruYmem1w5VFe8-TEaK-zxg_YPYNrQnQ/viewform * Ankeny banquet, contact Mary McAdams at mary@marymcadams.com

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Friday, Jan. 17 5:00 PM Dem Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate J.D. Scholten on campaign trail - Democratic Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate J.D. Scholten continues his 'Don't Forget About Us' tour, holding a town hall meeting in Maxwell

Location: Maxwell Area Community Center, 84 Main St, Maxwell, IA

Weblinks: https://www.scholten4iowa.com/, https://twitter.com/Scholten4Iowa

Contacts: J.D. Scholten for Congress, Press@Scholten4Iowa.com

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UPDATED EVENT: Saturday, Jan. 18 8:45 AM Chris Dodd on campaign trail for Joe Biden in Iowa - Former Sen. Chris Dodd campaigns in Iowa for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, attending a canvas kickoff event in Des Moines

Location: 4319 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

Weblinks: https://joebiden.com/, https://twitter.com/JoeBiden

Contacts: Joe Biden for President press, BidenPress@joebiden.com

RSVP for meet and greet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLSwwBAcfhGLkoKL9ruYmem1w5VFe8-TEaK-zxg_YPYNrQnQ/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 9:05 AM 2020 ISEA Legislative Conference, with 2020 Dems - 2020 Iowa State Education Association Legislative Conference, themed 'Education: The Safeguard of Democracy.' Speakers include 2020 Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden, and former South Bend, IN, Mayor Pete Buttigieg

Location: Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA

Weblinks: http://ia.nea.org/

Contacts: Jean Hessburg, Iowa State Education Association, jhessburg@isea.org, 1 515 314 8799

This a private event and not open to the public. Press must email jhessburg@isea.org by Thursday, January 16, for credentials and press load-in times. Questions regarding candidate interviews should be directed to campaign press staff

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Saturday, Jan. 18 9:45 AM Elizabeth Warren on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigns in Iowa, attending 2020 ISEA Legislative Conference, West Des Moines Sheraton, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines (9:45 AM CST), before attending 'Creative Visions' Des Moines NAACP and Urban Dreams Block Party, Urban Dreams, 601 Forest Ave, Des Moines (7:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://elizabethwarren.com/, https://twitter.com/ewarren

Contacts: Elizabeth Warren press, press@elizabethwarren.com

RSVP: West Des Moines event: Press must email jhessburg@isea.org by Thursday, January 16, for credentials and press load-in times; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL940SQzeNkH5bZPoaa5kxUHLtQBGIWo3VSj5iuAb8MjWRZQ/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 10:00 AM Andrew Yang on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate businessman Andrew Yang campaigns in Iowa, participating in Iowa City Women's March, Downtown Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City (10:00 AM CST); before town halls, The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St, Iowa City (12:30 PM CST), Giving Tree Theater, 752 10th St, Marion (3:30 PM CST), and Buchanan County Fairgrounds 4H Bldg, 204 12th St NE, Independence (6:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.yang2020.com, https://twitter.com/AndrewYang

Contacts: Andrew Yang for President press, press@yang2020.com

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScApmBZdC37QP6cVFsi8Sx_3Bgr6Rb7gztPKg8NAxlw1a2jsw/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 10:05 AM Joe Biden on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns in Iowa, attending Iowa State Education Association Candidate Forum, Sheraton West des Moines, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines (10:05 AM CST); before a community event, Simpson College, 701 N C St, Indianola (1:30 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://joebiden.com/, https://twitter.com/JoeBiden

Contacts: Joe Biden for President press, BidenPress@joebiden.com

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcf-wQOswv4X0ktKX54dpreXhd02N9Xn7-yrFYtBeHPsNhMg/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 10:05 AM Jill Biden on campaign trail for husband Joe in Iowa - Former Second Lady Dr Jill Biden campaigns in Iowa on behalf of her husband 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, attending Iowa State Education Association Candidate Forum, Sheraton West Des Moines, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines (10:05 AM CST); before 'meet and greet' events, The Corner, 284 Public Sq, Greenfield (12:00 PM CST), Iron Horse Neighborhood Grill, 123 S Main St, Osceola (2:30 PM CST), and Lamoni Public Library, 301 W Main St, Lamoni (4:45 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://joebiden.com/, https://twitter.com/JoeBiden

Contacts: Joe Biden for President press, BidenPress@joebiden.com

RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchM9_L4ek5myjajLmIBArqak0YhN-eulsNy4HjiI2v2WUYXg/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 10:15 AM Pete Buttigieg on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, IN, Mayor Pete Buttigieg campaigns in Iowa, speaking at 2020 ISEA Legislative Conference, Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines (10:15 AM CST); Conversations with the Presidential Candidates Forum Series, DMACC Ankeny Campus, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny (11:30 AM CST); before holding town halls, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 1901 Hawkeye Ave, Harlan (2:30 PM CST) and Wilson Jr High School, 715 N 21st St, Council Bluffs (6:30 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.peteforamerica.com/, https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg

Contacts: Chris Meagher , Pete for America, chris@peteforamerica.com, 1 805 452 3228

RSVP: RSVP by emailing Jhessburg@isea.org (West Des Moines); https://www.dmacc.edu/events/Pages/forums.aspx (Ankeny); https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkd63xHpWoRWhqUFxZ-WrQTT3-ikaVwB-qUDmFttL-uqDVRQ/viewform

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Saturday, Jan. 18 12:00 PM John Delaney on campaign trail in Iowa - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Rep. John Delaney campaigns in Iowa, attending Indivisible March, Steeple Square, Dubuque (12:00 PM CST); event at Ross Street Roasting Co, 202 Harmon, Tama (3:00 PM CST); and Story County Fundraiser, Collegiate United Methodist Church, 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames (6:00 PM CST)

Weblinks: https://www.johnkdelaney.com/, https://twitter.com/johndelaney

Contacts: Brent Roske, brent@johnkdelaney.com, 1 515 612 3135

To arrange one-on-one interview time with Delaney, please email brent@johnkdelaney.com

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Saturday, Jan. 18 Evi Steyer on campaign trail for dad Tom in Iowa - Evi Steyer campaigns in Iowa for dad 2020 Democratic presidential candidate NextGen America founder Tom Steyer, speaking at the Dubuque Women's March

Location: Dubuque, IA

Weblinks: https://www.tomsteyer.com/, https://twitter.com/tomsteyer

Contacts: Tom Steyer for President press, press@tomsteyer.com