Ticket sales climb as additional members of the Iowa Congressional Delegation confirm attendance
WASHINGTON—As the First in the Nation celebration draws near, the State Society of Iowa today announced the premier inauguration event will feature Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Rod Blum in addition to previously announced Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Joni K. Ernst, Rep. Steve King, and Rep. David Young. Additional dignitaries are also expected to attend.
The First in the Nation celebration on Saturday, January 21st will bring together Iowans who live in Washington, D.C., those visiting from the Hawkeye State, and friends of the State of Iowa at the historic National Museum of Women in the Arts.
WHO: State Society of Iowa
WHAT: First in the Nation Celebration –the State Society of Iowa Inauguration Party
WHEN: Saturday, January 21st, 2017
VIP reception will open at 7:30 p.m. EST, General admission to open at 8 p.m. EST
The event will end at 11 p.m. EST
WHERE: National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
TICKETS: VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT
General Admission tickets can still be purchased at iowasociety.com
ATTIRE: Cocktail
The soiree will feature hors d'oeuvres of Iowa cuisine and an open bar of wine and beer. Food and beverages are included in the ticket price of $125.
Additional information and tickets can be found on the State Society of Iowa’s website: iowasociety.com. Follow the Society’s Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on special guests, sponsors, and party details. You can also sign up here to be on the State Society’s mailing list.
A number of Iowa companies generously donated funds to help make the event possible. Sponsors are listed below. Companies or individuals interested in becoming sponsors should contact statesocietyofiowa@gmail.com for information. New sponsors will be announced regularly through media alerts and the State Society's social media.
Event Sponsors
$10,000 Level
Arthur Daniels Midland
$5,000 Level
Brownells
American Beverage Association
DCI Group
Renewable Energy Group
$2,500 Level
Rockwell Collins
Dyan & John Smith, Cedar Rapids
$1,000 Level
Capital Area Iowa Club
Des Moines Area Community College
$500 level
Kristin Hurd, West Des Moines
The State Society of Iowa was formed nearly a century ago as a way for Iowans in the nation’s capital to celebrate the history and culture of Iowa, as well as stay connected to each other and the state. Members of the State Society of Iowa come from all walks of life and cities and towns throughout the state. Some grew up in Iowa and still have deep family roots there, while others called the state home for only a short period of time, while still others consider themselves “Iowan by association.” The State Society is open to anyone who wishes to join, whether a native Iowan or simply a friend of the State.
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