02 Nov 2012

Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds Celebrate another Economic Development Win for Iowa

By Obama for America

$1.7 billion project now the single largest capital investment in Iowa history

 

(SIOUX CITY) - The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board held a special, telephonic meeting to take action to award direct financial assistance and tax credits to CF Industries, Inc., for an expansion of its existing fertilizer manufacturing operation in Woodbury County.

The Port Neal project will add new state-of-the-art ammonia and granular urea production units to meet customer demand.  The project will supplement existing production of ammonia and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN).

 

The project will have a total capital investment of $1.7 billion and will create 100 new jobs with a qualifying wage of $20.12.

 

"This is another great announcement for Iowa, and we are proud that CF Industries has chosen us for its $1.7 billion expansion," said Governor Terry E. Branstad. "Our state is clearly well-positioned to take advantage of the growing domestic fertilizer industry.  Not only does that mean significant investment that will continue to grow our economy, but also the creation of high-paying jobs for Iowans."

 

Today, the IEDA Board awarded the project $1.5 million in direct assistance and tax credits in the total amount of $22 million.  The tax credit award is made up of $13 million in sales tax refunds paid during construction and $9 million in investment tax credits (ITC).  The board will also consider future amendments to the award to allocate an additional $12 million in ITC in each of the next four fiscal years (FY13-FY16) for a potential total ITC award of $57 million.

 

"It is so rewarding to watch existing companies continue to make investments in Iowa.  With today's announcement that a company with current operations in Iowa will make a capital investment of nearly $2 billion, it is obvious that we are on the right track to reaching our goals of creating jobs and increasing wealth for Iowans," said Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds.  "Just since January 2011, the IEDA has projects under contract that will result in $5.23 billion of capital investment in our state."

 

CF Industries is a global leader in fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, the second largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in the world and the third largest phosphate fertilizer producer among public companies. CF Industries owns and operates world-scale nitrogen and phosphate plants and serves agricultural and industrial customers through its best-in-class distribution system.

 

"CF Industries is proud of its long history of serving Iowa farmers and we are pleased to increase our manufacturing presence in Iowa in a major way," commented Stephen R. Wilson, chairman and chief executive officer, CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

 

In 2010, CF Industries acquired Terra Industries Inc., positioning the company as a nitrogen bellwether in the global fertilizer industry and the premier nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer manufacturer in North America.  In addition to its Port Neal facility, the company operates terminals at Spencer and Garner.

 

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01 Nov 2012

Obama Campaign Announces Satellite Voting Sites in Iowa This Week

By Obama for America

Heading Into the Final Week Before the Election, Iowans Can Make Sure Their Voice is Heard By Voting Early

DES MOINES?This week, early voting will continue across Iowa.  The Obama campaign is organizing voters for a record number of satellite voting locations between now and Election Day. Early voting is a simple and easy way to make sure people have their voice heard in this election.

Iowans have the clearest choice they have faced in a generation. The President has offered a real and achievable plan that will create jobs, expand opportunity and ensure our economy is built to last - one that's built from the middle out, not the top down. We can't say the same about Mitt Romney. Over the next few years, big decisions will be made - on jobs and the economy, taxes, deficits, energy, education, war and peace. These decisions will have a huge impact on our lives and on our children's lives for decades to come.  On every issue, this isn't just a choice between two candidates or two parties - it's a choice between two fundamentally different visions for our country's future.

SATELLITE VOTING INFORMATION

On Thursday, November 1

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at 123 South in Iowa City

·         Scott?10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City

 

On Friday, November 2

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at 123 South in Iowa City

·         Scott?10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City


30 Oct 2012

Obama Campaign Announces Satellite Voting Sites Across Iowa This Week

By Obama for America

Heading Into the Final Week Before the Election, Iowans Can Make Sure Their Voice is Heard By Voting Early

 

DES MOINES?This week, early voting will continue across Iowa.  The Obama campaign is organizing voters for a record number of satellite voting locations between now and Election Day. Early voting is a simple and easy way to make sure people have their voice heard in this election.

 

Iowans have the clearest choice they have faced in a generation. The President has offered a real and achievable plan that will create jobs, expand opportunity and ensure our economy is built to last - one that's built from the middle out, not the top down. We can't say the same about Mitt Romney. Over the next few years, big decisions will be made - on jobs and the economy, taxes, deficits, energy, education, war and peace. These decisions will have a huge impact on our lives and on our children's lives for decades to come.  On every issue, this isn't just a choice between two candidates or two parties - it's a choice between two fundamentally different visions for our country's future.

SATELLITE VOTING INFORMATION

On Tuesday, October 30

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at 123 South Linn Street in Iowa City

·         Scott?10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City

 

On Wednesday, October 31

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at  123 South Linn Street in Iowa City

·         Scott?12:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City

 

On Thursday, November 1

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at 123 South in Iowa City

·         Scott?10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City

 

On Friday, November 2

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westdale Mall located at 2500 Edgewood Rd., SW in Cedar Rapids

·         Linn?5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Collins Road Theater located at 1462 Twixt Town Rd. in Marion

·         Johnson?11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Iowa City Public Library located at 123 South in Iowa City

·         Scott?10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. Branch located at 6000 Eastern Ave. in Davenport

·         Woodbury?8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Long Lines Family Center located at 401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City


29 Oct 2012

OFA Iowa Launches #IowaGrown

By Obama for America

In the final days of the campaign, Obama for America Iowa is launching #IowaGrown, a week of events on the President's promises kept and his priorities for a second term. President Obama's commitment to growing our economy begins with a strong, thriving middle class grew right here in Iowa. Unlike Mitt Romney, the President has been consistent and clear about his vision and values because he knows his plan will actually create jobs and strengthen the middle class - and that recent history teaches us the right way to grow the economy is from the middle out, not the top down.

With eight days until Election Day, Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, former Governor Tom Vilsack, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, DNC Vice Chair and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Former Lt. Governor Patty Judge will take this message across the state in the coming days.

President Obama has called for a new economic patriotism rooted in the belief that growing our economy begins with a strong, thriving middle class, reducing our deficit in a responsible way, continuing to grow our manufacturing and renewable energy industry and strengthening our education system by hiring new teachers. For more information on the President's plans, go to www.barackobama.com/plans.

Under his leadership, businesses have added 5.2 million private sector jobs over the last 31 months, the unemployment rate is at its lowest level since January 2009, consumer confidence is at a 5-year high, and foreclosures are at a 5-year low.

And where President Obama's campaign all started, Iowans are seeing our economy grow. His work to make smart investments in energy, education and training, growing small businesses, and promoting technology and innovation is paying off. Today, Iowa has 7,000 jobs in the wind industry, over 18,000 manufacturing jobs have been added and 6,200 education jobs were saved. The President cut taxes for Iowa small business 18 times and fought to save the auto industry, protecting 8,000 Iowa jobs. Because of his support for new trade agreements, Iowa farmers have seen record farm income

And this message is resonating with Iowans, as Democrats shatter early voting records. Currently Democrats have an over 57,000 early vote and over 70,000 vote by mail request advantage. Unprecedented early voting numbers show enthusiasm for the President and the strength of OFA's organization.

Mitt Romney is in Iowa today and the fact remains: Mitt Romney's economic plans, or what we know of them, will threaten Iowa's economic growth. His opposition to the wind production tax credit and polices that would encourage companies to send jobs overseas directly threaten jobs for Iowa's middle class.

And despite the rhetoric, his embrace of the GOP's extreme wing throughout this campaign will certainly make it hard to work across aisle, just as he failed to do as Governor of Massachusetts.

Last week in Iowa, Romney promised "change", but Iowans know he will just bring us back to same top-down policies that got us into this mess in the first place. His economic scheme - fewer rules for Wall Street and more budget-busting tax breaks for the wealthiest - is the same failed formula that crashed our economy and devastated the middle class. No matter how hard Romney tries to hide the truth, his math just doesn't add up. It's mathematically impossible to pay for his $5 trillion tax breaks favoring the wealthiest without raising taxes on the middle class or exploding the deficit.

His five-point plan is a sham - independent economists say we will create the 12 million jobs he claims his plan will create anyway. And the studies Romney cites actually disprove his claims. One fact-checker called Romney's plan a "bait-and-switch." And as Governor, he left Massachusetts 47th out of 50 in job creation and first in the nation in per capita debt.

The President has come to the state, and talked directly to Iowans about a concrete and specific second-term plan to grow our economic security to the middle class and to avoid returning to the same policies that crashed the economy. Iowans understand the clear choice they have in this election, and that is why we feel confident about our campaign going into Election Day.

Check #IowaGrown on Twitter throughout the week for events and updates.
29 Oct 2012

First Lady writes in ISU Daily: It's time to vote

By Obama for America

http://www.iowastatedaily.com/opinion/article_366f5a7e-1d62-11e2-87ec-0019bb2963f4.html

Election Day is fast approaching, but your chance to vote and make your voice heard is already here. Thanks to early voting, you can cast your vote today ? well before Nov. 6. Your chance to have your say in the future of our country starts now, and it's more important than ever that young people like you make yourselves heard.

Early voting has made it easier than ever to participate in this election. At GottaVote.com you can find out how and where to vote early, and you don't have to worry about missing out on Election Day because you're caught up with a paper or cramming for a midterm. If you vote early, I promise you'll thank yourself for it when you wake up on Nov. 6.

And if you wonder whether your vote will really matter, I want you to remember that in 2008, Barack won North Carolina by only 14,000 votes. That breaks down to just five votes per precinct. This year, any battleground state could be just as close, and we'll need every single vote we can get.

In 2008, young Americans like you turned every piece of conventional political wisdom on its head. For years, we had heard that young people couldn't be counted on, and that they wouldn't turn out at the polls on Election Day. But you didn't just turn out on Election Day ? you volunteered and organized for nearly two years beforehand, and you built a national movement that made history.

You worked hard for this campaign because you knew that if you elected Barack, he was going to have your back. And over the last four years, Barack has never stopped fighting for young Americans.

Barack has helped make college more affordable so that no student has to turn down a college acceptance letter because they can't afford the tuition. He's done that by keeping loan interest rates low, doubling funding for Pell Grants, and setting up a tax credit for middle class families. Because of health reform, you can stay on your parents' insurance until age 26, women can no longer be arbitrarily charged higher premiums than men, and insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage for a so-called "pre-existing condition." Barack has also repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" so that every American can serve this great country no matter who they love, and he's stood up to attacks on women's health because he believes women should be able to make our own decisions about our health care.

Most importantly, Barack is rebuilding our economy based on the values that made our country great: fairness, hard work, and responsibility. We've now had 31 straight months of private sector job growth and the unemployment rate is at the lowest level since my husband took office. And while we still have a long way to go, our businesses have created more than 5 million new jobs right here in the United States of America.

Your vote is your chance to make sure we don't turn back on all of this progress. And now is the time we need you to help Barack keep moving our country forward. Go to GottaVote.com to find out how and where to vote today.
22 Oct 2012

TICKET DISTRIBUTION: Kick-Off Event of the America Forward! Tour in Davenport, Iowa

By Obama for America

On Wednesday, October 24, President Obama will kick-off his America Forward! Tour with a grassroots event in Davenport, Iowa at the Quad on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.

 

EVENT LOCATION: The Quad on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52804)

 

DOORS OPEN: 8:00 AM CDT, Wednesday, October 24, 2012

 

Ticket Distribution Information for Members of the Public: Tickets are available for President's event in Davenport, IA. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entrance. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To pick up your ticket, visit one of the following locations beginning on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 9:00AM CDT:

 

OFA-Iowa Davenport Office

1706 Brady Street #204

Davenport, IA 52803

 

OFA-Iowa Bettendorf Office

1630 State Street

Bettendorf, IA 52722

 

OFA-Iowa Blue Grass Office

114 South Mississippi Street

Blue Grass, IA 52726

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16 Oct 2012

Obama Campaign Announces #CampusTakeover Week

By Obama for America

Justin Long, Congressman Braley, President Obama and Bruce Springsteen to Highlight Early Voting at College Towns

 

DES MOINES - #CampusTakeover is coming! This week, an unprecedented early vote operation will take place on college campuses across the state.  At community colleges, private colleges and Universities, the Obama campaign is organizing voters for a record number of satellite voting locations between now and Election Day for students and the campus community.  Early voting is a simple and easy way to make sure young people have their voice heard in this election.

 

Actor Justin Long, Congressman Braley, President Obama and Bruce Springsteen will join #CampusTakeover events to encourage early voting and talk about key issues impacting young Americans like President Obama's plan to make college more affordable, expanding access to quality health care, equal rights and creating new job opportunities for graduates.

 

Long and Rep. Braley will visit campuses, phone banks and voter registration drives. The President will deliver remarks at a grassroots event at Cornell College on Wednesday, October 17.  Bruce Springsteen will appear at Ames on Thursday, October 18. Several campuses will also have special guest appearances by Green Man.

 

There is a clear choice in this election, particularly for college students.  Mitt Romney thinks that students should "shop around" or "borrow money" from their parents to help pay for college or start a business.  Under the Romney-Ryan budget, 221,000 Iowa students will see their college scholarships cut while the deduction for college tuition would be eliminated for 78,000 Iowa families. President Obama believes in the economic benefits of investments in education and that a college education should be in reach for as many students as possible.  That's why he has overhauled higher education financing by eliminating bank middlemen from college loans and used the savings to double funding for Pell Grants.

 

SATELLITE VOTING INFORMATION

Between October 15 and October 29, there will be 53 satellite voting locations on college campuses. This week, 24 Satellite Voting sites will be set up at the following campus areas:

 

On Monday, October 15

·         Cero Gordo - 10AM to 3PM at NIACC Activity Center in Mason City

·         Johnson - 2PM to 8PM at University of Iowa Campus Recreational & Wellness Center 100 CRWC E230 in Iowa City

·         Story - 9AM to 3PM at Iowa State University Union Drive Community Center Room 136 in Ames

·         Story - 9AM to 3PM at Iowa State University Maple-Willow-Larch Room 01C in Ames

 

On Tuesday, October 16

·         Black Hawk - 9AM to 3PM at Hawkeye Community College - Brock Student Center in Waterloo

·         Hardin - 9:30AM to 3:30PM at Ellsworth CC - Formal Dining Room - The Gentle Student Union in Iowa Falls

·         Johnson - 9AM to 3PM at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City

·         Linn - 11AM to 5PM Mt. Mercy University - Heritage Hall in Cedar Rapids

·         Scott - 9AM to 3PM at Scott Community College - Belmont Campus in Bettendorf

·         Scott - 10AM to 4PM at St. Ambrose University - Rogalski Center in Davenport

·         Story - 9AM to 3PM at ISU Carver Hall in Ames

·         Story - 9AM to 3PM at ISU Memorial Union in Ames

 

On Wednesday, October 17

·         Bremer - 10AM to 4PM at McCaskey Lyceum in the Saemann Student Center in Waverly

·         Linn - 11AM to 5PM at Cornell College Cole Library Room 108 in Mt. Vernon

·         Mahaska - 10AM to 2PM at Atkins Memorial Union - WPU in Oskaloosa

·         Muscatine - 9AM to 3PM at Muscatine Community College - McAvoy University Center in Muscatine

·         Poweshiek - 11 AM to 5PM at Joe Rosenfield '25 Center in Grinnell

 

On Thursday, October 18

·         Johnson - 9AM to 3PM at University of Iowa Memorial Union at Hubbard Commons in Iowa City

·         Johnson - 2:30PM to 8:30PM at University of Iowa Theatre Building in Iowa City

·         Linn - 10AM to 4PM at Kirkwood Community College - Iowa Hall in Cedar Rapids

·         Story - 9AM to 3PM at ISU Parks Library main floor in Ames

 

On Friday, October 19

·         Black Hawk - 12PM to 6PM at UNI Redecker Complex Center Residential Hall in Cedar Falls

·         Johnson - 12PM to 6PM at University of Iowa Burge Residence Hall in Iowa City

·         Johnson - 11AM to 5PM at University of Iowa Mayflower Residence Hall in Iowa City

 

#CAMPUS TAKEOVER EVENTS OPEN TO THE MEDIA

 

Monday October 15

11:00 AM

WHERE:        Kirkwood Community College with Justin Long

The Café

6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

 

12:45 PM

WHERE:        Cornell College with Justin Long

Thomas Commons

Mount Vernon, IA

 

3:00 PM

WHERE:        OFA-IA Iowa City Office with Justin Long

321 E. Market St.

Iowa City, IA

 

5:30 PM

WHERE:        University of Northern Iowa with Justin Long

Maucker Union

Cedar Falls, IA

 

Tuesday October 16

12:00 PM

WHERE:        Hawkeye Community College with Rep. Bruce Braley

1501 E Orange Rd.

Waterloo, IA 50701

 

12:00 PM

WHERE:        Iowa State University with Justin Long

In the Free Speech Zone near Parks Library

Corner of Osborn Dr. & Morrill Rd

Ames, IA

 

2:45 PM

WHERE:        Simpson College with Justin Long

Kent Student Center

Indianola, IA 50125

 

Wednesday, October 17

9:15 AM CDT Doors Open

WHERE: President Obama Grassroots Event at Cornell College

Armstrong Hall Lawn at Cornell College

600 First Street SW

Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

RSVP HERE 

 

10:00 AM

WHERE:        Wartburg College with Rep. Bruce Braley

McCaskey Lyceum in the Saemann Student Center

100 Wartburg Blvd.

Waverly, IA 50677

 

Thursday, October 18

Time TBD

WHERE:        #CampusTakeover Event with Bruce Springsteen

Ames, IA

RSVP Spalla@barackobama.com

 

Friday, October 19

12:00PM

WHERE:        University of Northern Iowa with Rep. Bruce Braley

Redecker Complex Center Residential

Redecker Drive

Cedar Falls, IA 50614
02 Oct 2012

Obama for America to Host Early Vote Events Featuring Jon Bon Jovi in Iowa City and Des Moines

By Obama for America

DES MOINES–Obama for America announced today that it will be holding Early Vote events featuring Jon Bon Jovi, local elected officials and volunteers on Friday, October 5.  At the Early Vote events, Jon Bon Jovi will give special acoustic performances in Iowa City and Des Moines.  Tickets are available at Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area offices beginning October 2.

The Early Vote events focus on what`s at stake in this election, encouraging Iowans to vote early and to organize their communities between now and November 6 through GottaVote.com.

The Iowa City and Des Moines events with Jon Bon Jovi are free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis at the following pick-up locations below.

 

IOWA CITY

WHEN:          Press/Public Access: 3:30 PM CDT

Friday, October 5

WHERE:        Hubbard Park

Iowa Ave and Madison St.

Iowa City, IA

 

DES MOINES

WHEN:          Press/Public Access: 6:45 PM CDT

Friday, October 5

WHERE:        Western Gateway Park

12th and Locust St.

Des Moines, IA

TICKET INFORMATION:

 

Tickets are available starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations and times:

 

IOWA CITY

 

Tickets are available for the Early Vote Iowa City event beginning Tuesday, October 2, from 12:00-9:00 PM CDT at Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area offices.

 

OFA-IA Iowa City Offic

321 Market St, Suite 106

Iowa City, IA

 

OFA-IA Coralville Office

2781 Oakdale Blvd #1

Coralville, IA

 

OFA-IA Cedar Rapids Office

2857 Mt Vernon Rd SE

Cedar Rapids, IA

 

OFA-IA Cedar Rapids Office

4358 16th Ave SW

Cedar Rapids, IA

 

OFA-IA Marion Office

119 Marion Blvd

Marion, IA

OFA-IA North Liberty Office

70 Circle Dr, Unit D

North Liberty, IA

 

OFA-IA Washington Office

225 West Main St

Washington, IA
25 Sep 2012

FRIDAY: First Lady Michelle Obama to Speak to Grassroots Supporters in Cedar Falls, IA

By Obama for America

CHICAGO, IL - On Friday, September 28, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Iowa, where she will speak to grassroots supporters in Cedar Falls on the second day of early voting in the state. The First Lady will speak about what's at stake in this election for Iowans, encourage them to help organize their communities between now and November and promote voter registration and voting through GottaVote.com.  And, as part of the campaign's It Takes One effort, the First Lady will ask every supporter to help grow Obama for America's national grassroots network.

The First Lady's event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required due to limited space, and will be available to the public starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following pick-up locations below.

CEDAR FALLS

WHAT:  First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Grassroots Supporters in Cedar Falls

WHEN:  Press/Public Access:  9:30 AM CDT

Final Press Access: 12:00 PM CDT

Remarks (*Off the Record - For Planning Purposes Only*): 1:10 PM CDT  

September 28, 2012

WHERE:  University of Northern Iowa

McLeod Center

2501 Hudson Road

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614

 

PRESS ACCESS: This event will be open to pre-credentialed, TV and print correspondents and still photographers. Space is limited and members of the media interested in covering the event must send an email requesting credentials to FirstLadyPress@barackobama.com before Wednesday, September 26 at 9:00 AM CDT. Those receiving credentials will receive a confirmation with additional logistical information via email.

CROWD ACCESS INFORMATION:

Tickets are available starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations and times:

CEDAR FALLS

Tickets are available on Tuesday, September 25, from 5:00-9:00 PM CDT, and if tickets are still remaining, on Wednesday, September 26, from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CDT and on Thursday, September 27 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CDT.

 

Organizing for America - Cedar Falls

4302 University Ave.

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

 

University of Northern Iowa Campus

Maucker Union

1015 Union Drive

Cedar Falls, IA 50614

 

Organizing for America - Waterloo

512 Mulberry St.

Waterloo, IA 50703

 

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09 Sep 2012

OFA Announces Iowa African Americans for Obama Council

By Obama for America

DES MOINES - Today, OFA Iowa launched its African Americans for Obama Council, a new organizing operation that is comprised of members of the African American community from across the state.  Over the past two decades, Iowa's African American population has increased by 100%.  Iowa's 89,000 African Americans may make the difference in a close election

"The African Americans for Obama Council is comprised of leaders in their communities who are role models for all Iowans.  They will play a crucial role in engaging and involving African Americans from Waterloo to Davenport to Council Bluffs in the election," said Iowa State Director Brad Anderson. "We believe every community is important and believe the African American community in Iowa is crucial to our reelection efforts."

President Obama and Mitt Romney offer African Americans and all Americans two fundamentally different visions of how to run the country.  Mitt Romney embraces the same failed economic policies that led to the economic crisis that disproportionately hurt the middle class. President Obama is focused on creating jobs and restoring economic security. He understands that too many Iowans have been hurt by a decade of declining wages and unemployment and he's fought for policies that give everyone a fair shot and the opportunity to succeed.

"President Obama's Affordable Care Act reduced health disparities for 41 million African Americans and his Recovery Act law kept over one million African Americans out of poverty in 2010," said Tiffany Johnson, President of the Iowa Democratic African American Caucus. "Under Romney's plan, 2.2 million African American families will see their taxes go up, and every millionaire in America would receive a $250,000 tax cut. Mitt Romney embraces the same failed economic policies that led to the economic crisis that disproportionately hurt the middle class and African Americans."  

In November, Americans, will be focused on the clear economic choice between the President's vision for moving our country forward - ensuring an economy built to last and economic security for the middle class- and Mitt Romney's vision, which would take us back to the same failed economic policies that brought on the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.  

  

African Americans for Obama is the latest group of Iowans committed to moving our country forward by reelecting President Obama in November. The campaign has already released Latino, Rural, Veterans and Women for Obama committees.  

  

The members of the newly formed Iowa African Americans for Obama Council include :

  • Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, State House Representative, Des Moines
  • Austin Bailey, Firefighter, Council Bluffs
  • Rep. Debra Berry, State House Representative, Waterloo
  • Marscine Brown, President of NAACP Burlington
  • Alderwoman Sheila Burrarge, Alderwoman, Davenport
  • Wayne Clinton, Story County Supervisor, Ames
  • Brenda Drew-Peeples, Attorney, Davenport
  • Jacquie Easley, Diversity Director at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines
  • Rev. Abraham Funchess, Waterloo Commission on Human Rights Director, Waterloo
  • Willie Glanton, Community Activist, Des Moines
  • Lt. Mayor Quentin Hart, Lt. Mayor of Waterloo
  • Tiffany Johnson, Iowa Democratic African American Caucus President, Des Moines
  • Rev. Rogers Kirk, Community Organizer, Bettendorf
  • Rep. Helen Miller, State House Representative, Fort Dodge
  • Rev. Steve Perkins, Community Organizer, Waterloo
  • Dolph Pulliam, Director of Community Outreach at Drake University, Des Moines
  • Faye Scott, Community Organizer, Waterloo
  • Rev. Henry Thomas, Community Organizer, Des Moines
  • Don Wilder, Community Organizer, Marshalltown
  • Twyla Woods, Community Education, Des Moines Public School, Des Moines
  • Shekinah Young, Public Information, City of Des Moines, Des Moines
  • Treyla Lee, Consultant at Lee & Associates LLC, Sioux City
  • Bobbretta Brewton, Community Organizer, Des Moines
  • Tyla Cole, Community Organizer, Davenport
  • Rev. Michael Coleman, Community Organizer, Waterloo
  • Rev. Cymaron Dawson, Community Organizer, Cedar Rapids
  • Rev. Damian Epps, Community Organizer, Cedar Rapids
  • Robert Johnson, Organizing for America Volunteer, Des Moines
  • Shontavia Johnson, Professor at Drake Law School, Des Moines
  • Khara Washington, Attorney at Lane & Watterman LLP, Davenport
  • Jamie Woods, Organizing for America Volunteer, Davenport
  • Lori Young, Organizing for America Volunteer, Des Moines
  • Paulette Wiley, Community Organizer, Des Moines

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