The announcement from the party:
TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY SADDLES UP
FOR THE POLK COUNTY REPUBLICAN SUMMER PICNICDes Moines, Iowa – 8/23/2011 –
Texas Governor Rick Perry, recently announced Presidential candidate, will be saddling up to the Polk County Republicans at their second annual Summer Picnic this Saturday, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Jalapeno Pete’s restaurant on Saturday, August 27, 5-7:30 p.m.
… “This event promises to be lively,” said Kevin McLaughlin, Polk County Republican Chairman. He noted that other U.S. Presidential candidates who just couldn’t get enough of the beautiful Iowa State Fairgrounds’ locale will include announced presidential candidates U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter. Former New York Governor George Pataki will also be speaking to the Republicans.
Other local officials at the picnic will include Iowa state senators Jack Whitver and Brad Zaun as well as state representatives Erik Helland, Kevin Koester and Scott Raecker. Polk County Supervisor E.J. Giovanetti will make brief remarks.
Hosted by WHO Radio news talk show host Simon Conway, the Polk County Summer Picnic is $25 per person and will feature hamburgers, hot dogs and the usual summer fare, along with tractor rides around the Iowa State Fairgrounds and other fun activities.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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