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Bachmann Iowa Visits
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Through Jan. 4, 2012: 30 visits, 79 days
2011 and Jan. 2012
DECEMBER-JANUARY 2012
>Rep. Michele Bachmann finished her 99-county tour of Iowa on December 27-29, 2011, continued to campaign in the state through January 3, 2012, and on January 4, 2012 announced the suspension of her campaign.
On December 27 she made ten stops starting late due to a flight delay: she made a stop and did a media availability at Scooter's Coffeehouse in Council Bluffs; at stop at King's Crossing Cafe in Mondamin; a stop at Dairy Queen in Onawa; a stop at Pizza Ranch in Harlan; a stop at Oasis Steakhouse & Lounge in Glenwood; a stop at Penn Drug in Sidney; a house party at the home of Robin Read in Shenandoah; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Red Oak; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Atlantic; and a stop at Darrell's Place in Hamlin.
On December 28 she made stops in 11 counties: a meet and greet at Nodaway Diner in Greenfield; a meet and greeet at Adams Street Expresso in Creston; a meet and greet at Kay's Kafe in Corning; a meet and greet at Junction Cafe in Bedford; a stop at Peggy Sue's Good Eats in Mount Ayr; a meet and greet at Family Table restaurant in Osceola; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Indianola; a meet and greet at the Northside Cafe in Winterset; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Waukee; and a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Boone.
On December 29 she did an interview with Jan Mickelson at WHO Radio, followed by a media availability, in Des Moines; an employee town hall at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines; remarks to the Iowa Association of Mortgage Brokers at the State House in Des Moines; a meet and greet at Legends American Grill in Marshalltown; a meet and greet at Snack Time Family Restaurant in Nevada, the final stop of the 99-county tour; and an interview with Simon Conway at WHO in Des Moines.
On December 30 she did a meet and greet at Black Bear Diner in Sioux City; a meet and greet and remarks with Congressman Steve King at Crossroads Restaurant and Lounge in Early; and a stop at Central Perk (coffee house) in Fort Dodge.
On December 31 she did a KCCI-TV lunch with undecided voters at the home of Becky and Charlie Beach in Des Moines; and made GOTV calls with volunteers from her headquarters in Urbandale.
On the morning of January 1 she gave testimony at the Jubilee Family Church in Oskaloosa.
On January 2, she did drop bys at Paula's Restaurant and a couple of other businesses, followed by a media availability in West Des Moines; and an evening "Countdown to Caucus event at her campaign headquarters in Urbandale.
On January 3 she spoke at Rock the Caucus at Valley High School gymnasium in West Des Moines; make remarks at the Black Hawk County caucus super site at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls; and spoke at her caucus night event at the West Des Moines Marriott.
On January 4 she announced the suspension of her campaign in a press conference at the West Des Moines Marriott.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa starting December 14 and is doing a 10-day, 99-county bus tour from December 16-23 and 27-28, 2011.
On December 14 she started by meeting with the ed. board of the Omaha World Herald in Omaha; did one of the "Conversations with the Candidates" at IPTV studios in Johnston; and spoke at the premiere of "The Gift of Life" at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
On December 15 she participated in the FOX News debate at the Sioux City Convention Center in Sioux City.
On December 16 she did an interview with Sam Clovis on KSCJ 1360AM Radio’s “Impact with Sam Clovis” in Sioux City, then kicked off her bus tour with a press availability there; stopped at Family Table Restaurant in Le Mars; The Dutch Bakery in Orange City; Shari's Kitchen & Catering in Rock Rapids; the Pizza Ranch in Sibley; the Pizza Ranch in Primghar; Danny's Sports Spot in Cherokee; and Grand Central Coffee Station in Storm Lake.
On December 17 she made 13 stops: at the Hy-Vee Deli meeting room in Spencer; Hey, Good Cookies! in Spirit Lake; Cool Beans Coffee House in Estherville; Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg; Chocolate Season in Algona; Miller's Landing in Humboldt; Pizza Ranch in Pocahontas; Pizza Ranch in Rockwell City; Sac City Cattle Company in Sac City; the Pizza Hut in Ida Grove; Cronk's Cafe in Denison, Carroll Bowl in Carroll; and Abundant Life Ministries Church in Jefferson.
On December 18 she attended church services at Harvest Baptist in Fort Dodge; did a meet and greet at Grid Iron Grill & Sports Lounge in Webster City; made a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Clarion; made a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Garner; did a meet and greet at Shooterz Sports Bar and Grill in Forest City; did a meet and greet at Thirsty Dog Lounge in Manly; and held a health summit at Prime 'N' Wine Restaurant in Mason City.
On December 19 she made stops in 10 counties: a meet and greet at Merry Bee's in Hampton; a meet and greet at Princess Grill & Pizzeria in Iowa Falls; remarks at Grundy Center High School in Grundy Center; a stop at Lil' Ricky's Steakhouse in Allison; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Charles City; remarks at Fox River Mills, Inc., in Osage; a stop at Cresco Bank & Trust Company in Cresco; a meet and greet at Dragonfly Books in Decorah; a meet and greet at Klunder's Kafe in New Hampton; and a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Waverly.
On December 20 she made stops in nine counties: a meet and greet at Falcon Civic Center in Independence; a meet and greet at Victories Restaurant and Sports Lounge at Upper Iowa University in Fayette; a meet and greet at the YMCA in Postville; a meet and greet at the Franklin Hotel in Strawberry Point; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Manchester; a meet and greet at World Manna Java Cafe in Dubuque; a meet and greet at Flapjack's Family Restaurant in Maquoketa; a meet and greet at the Clinton County GOP Central Committee meeting at DeWitt Community Center in DeWitt; and remarks at a John Archer for Congress house party at Archer's home in Bettendorf.
On December 21 she made 10 stops in southeastern Iowa: a meet and greet at Elly's Tea and Coffee House in Muscatine; a meet and greet at Godfather's Pizza in Wapello; a meet and greet at Ivy Bake Shoppe in West Burlington (50th stop of the tour); a stop at Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison; a stop at Village Cup and Cakes in Keosauqua; a stop at First National Bank in Fairfield; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Mount Pleasant; a meet and greet at Frontier Family Restaurant in Washington; a stop at Cedar Lanes/T-Beck's Lounge in Tipton; and a stop at Noelridge Park Church in Cedar Rapids.
On December 22 she visited with voters in 10 towns: a meet and greet at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton; a meet and greet at the Southard Implement Company in Tama; a meet and greet at the Brooklyn Library in Brooklyn; a stop at Doose Cafe in Marengo; a meet and greet and remarks at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City; a stop at the Pizza Rance in Sigourney; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Oskaloosa; and meet and greet at Mom's Place in Albia (66th county); and a stop at Country Kitchen in Ottumwa.
On December 23 she visited with voters in six towns: a meet and greet at Oasis Coffee House in Bloomfield; a meet and greet at Tangleberries in Centerville; a meet and greet at Lodge Pizza & Steakhouse in Corydon; a meet and greet at Papa Leo's Restaurant in Chariton; a stop at the Christian Opportunity Center in Pella; and a meet and greet at Uncle Nancy's Coffee House in Newton.
...total of 74 towns; tour resumed December 27.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on December 9-10, 2011. On December 9 she spoke at an employee town hall at Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines. On December 10 she is to participate in the Iowa Veterans GOP Presidential Candidate Forum at Varsity Theater;(did not appear due to debate prep; husband Marcus spoke instead); she participated in the ABC News/Republican Party of Iowa Debate at Drake University; and stopped by a post-debate watch party at her headquarters in Urbandale.
NOVEMBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 30, 2011. She spoke at a Presidential Candidate Education Forum "Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in Education Today" at the University of Northern Iowa's Bengtson Auditorium in Cedar Falls; held a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Waverly; and held a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Charles City.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 25-27, 2011, doing eight book signings for Courage of Conviction. On November 25 she did a signing at the Historic Park Inn & Conference Center in Mason City; a signing at Family Christian Store in Waterloo; and a signing at River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque. On November 26 she did a signing at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport [note Quad-Cities Online reported that "only about 15 people" showed up due to a communication mishap and quoted the publicist as saying the event would be rescheduled'; at Barnes & Noble in Cedar Rapids; and at Family Christian Store at the Village At Jordan Creek in West Des Moines. On November 27 she did signings at the Barnes & Noble in Sioux City; and at the Holiday Inn in Council Bluffs.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 19, 2011. She participated in The FAMiLY LEADER's Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines; and attended Gov. Branstad's Birthday Bash at the Palace Theater at Adventureland Park in Altoona.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 14-17, 2011. ...counted as 1 visit, 3 days
On November 14 she did a stop-by at McCarthy & Bailey's Irish Pub in Sioux City; a town hall at the Family Table restaurant in Le Mars; and a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Sheldon.
On November 15 she held private meetings.
On November 16 she held a town hall at Lakeshore Family Restaurant in Storm Lake; held a town hall at 2nd Street Emporium in Webster City; did an ed. board meeting at the Des Moines Register; and attended a Brad Zaun house party at Century III in West Des Moines.
On November 17 she held a town hall at Drake University in Des Moines; and toured and held an employee town hall at Pioneer Hybrid in Johnston.
On November 18 she plans to hold a town hall at Falcon Civic Center in Independence; and meet with the ed. board at the Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids.canceled to return to Washington, DC to support the Balanced Budget Amendment in Congress.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 1-4, 2011.
On the morning of November 1 she spoke at the NAM forum in Pella; and in the evening she addressed a Reclaim Iowa rally/Iowa Association of Independent Baptists conference at First Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown.
On November 2 she appeared on "Mickelson in the Morning" live at WHO in Des Moines. (In the afternoon she participated in the Presidential Tele-Town Hall Series hosted by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)).
At mid-day on November 3 she delivered an economic policy address at Iowa State University, Memorial Union in Ames; she appeared in studio on Steve Deace's radio show; and in the evening she appeared at the Dallas County GOP's 2nd annual Chili Supper at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel.
On the evening of November 4 she spoke at the Republican Party of Iowa's Reagan Dinner fundraiser at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
OCTOBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 28-30, 2011. On October 28 she held a town hall at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport; did a tour of and spoke to employees at Carver Pump Company in Muscatine; and held a town hall at Burlington Convention Center-Pzazz Center in Burlington. On October 29 she addresse the Word of Life Lutheran Church congregation in the church gymnasium in Fairfield; held a town hall at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and held a town hall at the Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. On October 30 she addressed the congregation at Grace Baptist Church in Marion.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 22-23, 2011. On October 22 she held a town hall at the Madison County Dessert Factory in Winterset; held a town hall at the Creston Restored Train Depot in Creston; and spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Candidate Forum at the Fairgrounds in Des Moines. On October 23 she addressed the Calvary Bible Church congregation in Osceola.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 13-15, 2011. On October 13 she rallied outside the Boulders Conference Center outside the Majestic Hills Golf Course in Denison; and spoke at Morningside College in Sioux City. On October 14 she held a town hall in the Campus Center at Dordt College in Sioux Center; a town hall at Rock Rapids Community Center in Rock Rapids; and a town hall at Estherville Public Library in Estherville. On October 15 she stopped at Bloomers on Central Gourmet Coffee and Gift Shoppe in Fort Dodge; and held a "Bachmann Takes it to Perry" rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, during which she signed the Americans for Securing the Border pledge.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 3-4, 2011. On October 3 she held a town hall at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs; and a town hall at Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City. On October 4 in Des Moines she toured the Informed Choices Medical Clinic, which provides services to women dealing with crisis pregnancies, then appeared at a press conference backed by pastors at the Embassy Suites Hotel; did a meet and greet at Uncle Nancy's Coffeehouse and Eatery in Newton; and appear at a FAMiLY Leader fundraiser at Carroll's Pumpkin Farm in Grinnell, venue changed from the barn to the Carrolls' home due to appearance of a group of Grinnell students.
SEPTEMBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann rallied at the Longbranch Hotel ballroom in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at mid-day on September 26, 2011 and she appeared on the Simon Conway show on WHO in the late afternoon.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on September 19-20, 2011, "focusing on her strategy to spur job creation and economic growth." On September 19 she did a factory tour and employee roundtable at Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield; and a factory tour and employee roundtable at OMJC Signals in Waterloo. On the morning of September 20 she did tour and employee roundtable at Amend Packing Co. in Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann made a short visit to Iowa on September 10, 2011. Wearing a hybrid jersey, she joined Sen. Jack Whitver "for about an hour" before the Iowa-Iowa State football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
AUGUST
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spoke at a Tea Party Express rally, part of the "Reclaiming America" bus tour, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on August 31, 2011. According to the Des Moines Register she spent the earlier part of the day "visiting with business leaders in Des Moines."
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on August 5-14, 2011.
On August 5 she held a "Join Me in Ames in 8 Days!" sign up event at the Pizza Ranch in Newton; a (backyard) machine shed chat at the Voss family home in Dexter; and spoke at the Spirit Midwest Christian Music Festival at Jordan Park Camp in West Des Moines.
On August 6 she held a "Join Me in Ames in 7 Days!" sign up event at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids; a hometown town hall at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo; and a "Join Me in Ames in 7 Days! rally at Estes Town Square in Iowa Falls.
On August 7 she addressed the congregation at the First Church of the Nazarene in Des Moines; attended the Point of Grace church service in Waukee; did a lunchtime chat at Granite City Food and Brewery in Clive; and was the special guest at Polk County Republicans' "Road to the White House 2012: A Republican Summer Festival," a free event at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
On August 8 she held a town hall at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic; a "Join me in Ames in 5 Days!" rally at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs; and spoke at a Calhoun County GOP fundraiser at Rockwell Community Center in Rockwell City.
On August 9 she held a "Join me in Ames in 4 Days!" sign up event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City; a "Join me in Ames in 4 Days! event at the cul-de-sac on the water in Arnolds Park; and spoke at a Humboldt County GOP picnic at the Humboldt Fairgrounds Building events center in Humboldt.
On August 10 she did a tour and employee roundtable at Competitive Edge in Clive.
On August 11 she planned a backyard chat in Ankenyto be rescheduled; participated in the Republican Party of Iowa/FOX News/Washington Examiner Debate in Ames.
On August 12 she held a town hall at the Sports Page Grill in Indianola; a "Join Me in Ames Tomorrow!" rally at the Tulip Town Square in Pella; visited the Iowa State Fair, including a brief appearance at the Des Moines Register "Soapbox" and a stop to buy a corn dog and lemonade; will speak at a Welcome Home Reception at Iowa Living History Farms in Urbandale; spoke at a Dallas County GOP fundraising dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines; and in the evening appeared at a Straw Poll tailgate party behind the Team Bachmann tent in Ames.
On August 13 she participated in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, finishing first.
On August 14 she plans to visit the Iowa State Fair at the fairgrounds in Des Moinesshe met privately with family in the Waterloo area; and spoke at the Black Hawk County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo.
JULY
>Former Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 31, 2011.
On July 30 she plans a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City; a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Dordt College Student Center in Sioux Center; and a "Join Me in Ames!" rally at the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park in Arnolds Park.cancelled; stayed in Washington, DC to oppose efforts to raise the debt ceiling; Sen. Kent Sorenson scheduled to host; Bachmann called in to at least some of the events.
On July 31 she spoke at Living Word Outreach Ministries in Spencer; held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the East Leach Park Bandshell in Spencer; a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Sunrise Point Golf Course in Storm Lake; and a town hall at Citizens Central Community Center in Fort Dodge. On August 1 she plans to hold a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Pizza Ranch in Newton; and a backyard chat at the Vott residence in Dexter.cancelled to return Washington to vote against debt ceiling bill.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 23-26, 2011.
On July 23 she held a town hall at Marshalltown Public Library in Marshalltown; held a "Join Me in Ames" sign-up event at Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada; and was the keynote speaker at a fundraising dinner for the Mahaska Country Republican Party at the Student Union Building at William Penn University in Oskaloosa.
On July 24 she addressed the congregation at New Life Community Church in Marion; held a town hall at Button Factory Restaurant in Muscatine; and held a "Join Me in Ames" countdown rally at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport.
On July 25 she did a "Join Me in Ames" countdown rally at the Fairgrounds Community Center in Manchester; a town hall at Flapjacks Restaurant in Maquoketa; and spoke at two reception/fundraisers in support of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, the first at the home of Ron and Becky Herrig in Dubuque, and the second at the home of Bob and Patti Klaus in Cedar Rapids.
On July 26 she held a lunchtime chat with voters at Palmer's Deli and Market in Ankeny.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 20, 2011. She held a backyard chat at the home of Jim and Linda Fehl in Norwalk; and a lunchtime chat at Palmer's Deli and Market in West Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 16-17, 2011. On July 16 she held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Marion County Fair Grounds in Knoxville; did a walking tour in Pella Square starting at Jarsma Bakery, downtown Pella (other stops included the Hall Tree and Ulrich's Meat Market); and attended the Clive Festival. On July 17 she addressed the Assembly of God Church congregation in Des Moines; did a brunch chat at the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale; held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Jasper County Fair in Colfax; and held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Gateway Hotel in Ames. On the morning of July 18 she took an aerial tour of Iowa flooding damage with Rep. Steve King and they then held a news conference at Eppley Airfield in Omaha. An early morning meet and greet at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs was cancelled. ed. counted as two days
>Rep. Michele Bachmann did a bus tour in Iowa on July 2-4, 2011. On July 2 she did a breakfast chat at the Bluebird Diner in Iowa City; a stop at the farmer's market in downtown Cedar Rapids; a lunch chat at Taylor's Maid-Rite in Marshalltown; spoke at the final stop of the Iowa Tea Party bus tour on the West Lawn of the State Capitol in Des Moines; and took in the Iowa Cubs baseball game at Principlal Park in Des Moines. On July 3 she addressed the congregation at Point of Grace Church in Waukee; did a lunch chat at the Pizza Ranch in Carroll; a meet-and-greet at Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream in Le Mars; and in the evening did outreach at Cornerstone World Outreach Center in Sioux City. On July 4 she did an event with activists at the Clarion Hotel in Mason City; and marched in the 4th of July parade in downtown Clear Lake.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Waterloo, Iowa on June 26-27, 2011. On the evening of June 26 she held a "Welcome Home Event" at the Electric Park Ballroom; and stopped in at a press reception at CU Restaurant. On the morning of June 27 she made her official campaign announcement in front of The Snowden House in the Grout Museum District.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on May 27, 2011. On the evening of May 26 she had planned to featured speaker at the Polk County Republican Party and the Robb Kelley Club's second annual dinner at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines, but instead spoke by video link due to a vote in DC. On May 27 she "landed in Iowa at 3:30 am. The day began with a breakfast in Urbandale." She then taped IPTV's "Iowa Press;" and at noon spoke at a fundraiser for the Scott County GOP's Lincoln Club at the Davenport Country Club in Pleasant Valley.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann participated in The FAMiLY LEADER's Presidential Lecture Series on April 11, 2011, doing a roundtable of community leaders and a short public lecture at two stops in Iowa: Pella Christian High School in Pella and the University of Iowa in Iowa City (not doing Dordt College). Also Des Moines Register's Jennifer Jacobs reported that, "She plans to meet privately with some pastors Tuesday morning before heading back to Washington, D.C.."
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spoke at Rep. Steve King's Conservative Principles Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa on March 26, 2011.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Des Moines, Iowa on March 23-24, 2011. On March 23 she attended the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (NICHE)'s 4th annual home school day, speaking at the noon rally on the Capitol mall below the west steps at the State Capitol and afternoon session at the Embassy Suites Hotel. On March 24 as reported by DMR's Kathie Obradovich, in the morning she "spent about 20 minutes with the Iowa Senate Republican caucus at the Iowa Statehouse, before heading down to the governor’s office;" she appeared on Mickelson in the Morning at WHO; in the late afternoon did a live Facebook townhall forum from the Sheraton West Des Moines that was plagued by sound issues; and she spoke at the Iowa Renewal Project's "Rediscovering God in America" at Sheraton West Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spent a day in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21, 2011. (According to The Iowa Republican, "FOX News documented every single step that she took while here.") Bachmann met privately with Iowa Republican legislative leaders, and with Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Capitol; met with GOP chairman Matt Strawn at the party headquarters; met with about 50 Tea Party activists at the Smokey Row Coffee House; and headlined a fundraising reception for Iowans for Tax Relief in at the Marriott Downtown.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann finished her 99-county tour of Iowa on December 27-29, 2011, continued to campaign in the state through January 3, 2012, and on January 4, 2012 announced the suspension of her campaign.
On December 27 she made ten stops starting late due to a flight delay: she made a stop and did a media availability at Scooter's Coffeehouse in Council Bluffs; at stop at King's Crossing Cafe in Mondamin; a stop at Dairy Queen in Onawa; a stop at Pizza Ranch in Harlan; a stop at Oasis Steakhouse & Lounge in Glenwood; a stop at Penn Drug in Sidney; a house party at the home of Robin Read in Shenandoah; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Red Oak; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Atlantic; and a stop at Darrell's Place in Hamlin.
On December 28 she made stops in 11 counties: a meet and greet at Nodaway Diner in Greenfield; a meet and greeet at Adams Street Expresso in Creston; a meet and greet at Kay's Kafe in Corning; a meet and greet at Junction Cafe in Bedford; a stop at Peggy Sue's Good Eats in Mount Ayr; a meet and greet at Family Table restaurant in Osceola; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Indianola; a meet and greet at the Northside Cafe in Winterset; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Waukee; and a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Boone.
On December 29 she did an interview with Jan Mickelson at WHO Radio, followed by a media availability, in Des Moines; an employee town hall at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines; remarks to the Iowa Association of Mortgage Brokers at the State House in Des Moines; a meet and greet at Legends American Grill in Marshalltown; a meet and greet at Snack Time Family Restaurant in Nevada, the final stop of the 99-county tour; and an interview with Simon Conway at WHO in Des Moines.
On December 30 she did a meet and greet at Black Bear Diner in Sioux City; a meet and greet and remarks with Congressman Steve King at Crossroads Restaurant and Lounge in Early; and a stop at Central Perk (coffee house) in Fort Dodge.
On December 31 she did a KCCI-TV lunch with undecided voters at the home of Becky and Charlie Beach in Des Moines; and made GOTV calls with volunteers from her headquarters in Urbandale.
On the morning of January 1 she gave testimony at the Jubilee Family Church in Oskaloosa.
On January 2, she did drop bys at Paula's Restaurant and a couple of other businesses, followed by a media availability in West Des Moines; and an evening "Countdown to Caucus event at her campaign headquarters in Urbandale.
On January 3 she spoke at Rock the Caucus at Valley High School gymnasium in West Des Moines; make remarks at the Black Hawk County caucus super site at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls; and spoke at her caucus night event at the West Des Moines Marriott.
On January 4 she announced the suspension of her campaign in a press conference at the West Des Moines Marriott.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa starting December 14 and is doing a 10-day, 99-county bus tour from December 16-23 and 27-28, 2011.
On December 14 she started by meeting with the ed. board of the Omaha World Herald in Omaha; did one of the "Conversations with the Candidates" at IPTV studios in Johnston; and spoke at the premiere of "The Gift of Life" at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
On December 15 she participated in the FOX News debate at the Sioux City Convention Center in Sioux City.
On December 16 she did an interview with Sam Clovis on KSCJ 1360AM Radio’s “Impact with Sam Clovis” in Sioux City, then kicked off her bus tour with a press availability there; stopped at Family Table Restaurant in Le Mars; The Dutch Bakery in Orange City; Shari's Kitchen & Catering in Rock Rapids; the Pizza Ranch in Sibley; the Pizza Ranch in Primghar; Danny's Sports Spot in Cherokee; and Grand Central Coffee Station in Storm Lake.
On December 17 she made 13 stops: at the Hy-Vee Deli meeting room in Spencer; Hey, Good Cookies! in Spirit Lake; Cool Beans Coffee House in Estherville; Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg; Chocolate Season in Algona; Miller's Landing in Humboldt; Pizza Ranch in Pocahontas; Pizza Ranch in Rockwell City; Sac City Cattle Company in Sac City; the Pizza Hut in Ida Grove; Cronk's Cafe in Denison, Carroll Bowl in Carroll; and Abundant Life Ministries Church in Jefferson.
On December 18 she attended church services at Harvest Baptist in Fort Dodge; did a meet and greet at Grid Iron Grill & Sports Lounge in Webster City; made a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Clarion; made a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Garner; did a meet and greet at Shooterz Sports Bar and Grill in Forest City; did a meet and greet at Thirsty Dog Lounge in Manly; and held a health summit at Prime 'N' Wine Restaurant in Mason City.
On December 19 she made stops in 10 counties: a meet and greet at Merry Bee's in Hampton; a meet and greet at Princess Grill & Pizzeria in Iowa Falls; remarks at Grundy Center High School in Grundy Center; a stop at Lil' Ricky's Steakhouse in Allison; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Charles City; remarks at Fox River Mills, Inc., in Osage; a stop at Cresco Bank & Trust Company in Cresco; a meet and greet at Dragonfly Books in Decorah; a meet and greet at Klunder's Kafe in New Hampton; and a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Waverly.
On December 20 she made stops in nine counties: a meet and greet at Falcon Civic Center in Independence; a meet and greet at Victories Restaurant and Sports Lounge at Upper Iowa University in Fayette; a meet and greet at the YMCA in Postville; a meet and greet at the Franklin Hotel in Strawberry Point; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Manchester; a meet and greet at World Manna Java Cafe in Dubuque; a meet and greet at Flapjack's Family Restaurant in Maquoketa; a meet and greet at the Clinton County GOP Central Committee meeting at DeWitt Community Center in DeWitt; and remarks at a John Archer for Congress house party at Archer's home in Bettendorf.
On December 21 she made 10 stops in southeastern Iowa: a meet and greet at Elly's Tea and Coffee House in Muscatine; a meet and greet at Godfather's Pizza in Wapello; a meet and greet at Ivy Bake Shoppe in West Burlington (50th stop of the tour); a stop at Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison; a stop at Village Cup and Cakes in Keosauqua; a stop at First National Bank in Fairfield; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Mount Pleasant; a meet and greet at Frontier Family Restaurant in Washington; a stop at Cedar Lanes/T-Beck's Lounge in Tipton; and a stop at Noelridge Park Church in Cedar Rapids.
On December 22 she visited with voters in 10 towns: a meet and greet at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa; a meet and greet at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton; a meet and greet at the Southard Implement Company in Tama; a meet and greet at the Brooklyn Library in Brooklyn; a stop at Doose Cafe in Marengo; a meet and greet and remarks at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City; a stop at the Pizza Rance in Sigourney; a stop at the Pizza Ranch in Oskaloosa; and meet and greet at Mom's Place in Albia (66th county); and a stop at Country Kitchen in Ottumwa.
On December 23 she visited with voters in six towns: a meet and greet at Oasis Coffee House in Bloomfield; a meet and greet at Tangleberries in Centerville; a meet and greet at Lodge Pizza & Steakhouse in Corydon; a meet and greet at Papa Leo's Restaurant in Chariton; a stop at the Christian Opportunity Center in Pella; and a meet and greet at Uncle Nancy's Coffee House in Newton.
...total of 74 towns; tour resumed December 27.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on December 9-10, 2011. On December 9 she spoke at an employee town hall at Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines. On December 10 she is to participate in the Iowa Veterans GOP Presidential Candidate Forum at Varsity Theater;(did not appear due to debate prep; husband Marcus spoke instead); she participated in the ABC News/Republican Party of Iowa Debate at Drake University; and stopped by a post-debate watch party at her headquarters in Urbandale.
NOVEMBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 30, 2011. She spoke at a Presidential Candidate Education Forum "Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in Education Today" at the University of Northern Iowa's Bengtson Auditorium in Cedar Falls; held a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Waverly; and held a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Charles City.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 25-27, 2011, doing eight book signings for Courage of Conviction. On November 25 she did a signing at the Historic Park Inn & Conference Center in Mason City; a signing at Family Christian Store in Waterloo; and a signing at River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque. On November 26 she did a signing at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport [note Quad-Cities Online reported that "only about 15 people" showed up due to a communication mishap and quoted the publicist as saying the event would be rescheduled'; at Barnes & Noble in Cedar Rapids; and at Family Christian Store at the Village At Jordan Creek in West Des Moines. On November 27 she did signings at the Barnes & Noble in Sioux City; and at the Holiday Inn in Council Bluffs.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 19, 2011. She participated in The FAMiLY LEADER's Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines; and attended Gov. Branstad's Birthday Bash at the Palace Theater at Adventureland Park in Altoona.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 14-17, 2011. ...counted as 1 visit, 3 days
On November 14 she did a stop-by at McCarthy & Bailey's Irish Pub in Sioux City; a town hall at the Family Table restaurant in Le Mars; and a town hall at the Pizza Ranch in Sheldon.
On November 15 she held private meetings.
On November 16 she held a town hall at Lakeshore Family Restaurant in Storm Lake; held a town hall at 2nd Street Emporium in Webster City; did an ed. board meeting at the Des Moines Register; and attended a Brad Zaun house party at Century III in West Des Moines.
On November 17 she held a town hall at Drake University in Des Moines; and toured and held an employee town hall at Pioneer Hybrid in Johnston.
On November 18 she plans to hold a town hall at Falcon Civic Center in Independence; and meet with the ed. board at the Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids.canceled to return to Washington, DC to support the Balanced Budget Amendment in Congress.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on November 1-4, 2011.
On the morning of November 1 she spoke at the NAM forum in Pella; and in the evening she addressed a Reclaim Iowa rally/Iowa Association of Independent Baptists conference at First Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown.
On November 2 she appeared on "Mickelson in the Morning" live at WHO in Des Moines. (In the afternoon she participated in the Presidential Tele-Town Hall Series hosted by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)).
At mid-day on November 3 she delivered an economic policy address at Iowa State University, Memorial Union in Ames; she appeared in studio on Steve Deace's radio show; and in the evening she appeared at the Dallas County GOP's 2nd annual Chili Supper at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel.
On the evening of November 4 she spoke at the Republican Party of Iowa's Reagan Dinner fundraiser at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
OCTOBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 28-30, 2011. On October 28 she held a town hall at the Radisson Hotel in Davenport; did a tour of and spoke to employees at Carver Pump Company in Muscatine; and held a town hall at Burlington Convention Center-Pzazz Center in Burlington. On October 29 she addresse the Word of Life Lutheran Church congregation in the church gymnasium in Fairfield; held a town hall at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and held a town hall at the Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. On October 30 she addressed the congregation at Grace Baptist Church in Marion.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 22-23, 2011. On October 22 she held a town hall at the Madison County Dessert Factory in Winterset; held a town hall at the Creston Restored Train Depot in Creston; and spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Candidate Forum at the Fairgrounds in Des Moines. On October 23 she addressed the Calvary Bible Church congregation in Osceola.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 13-15, 2011. On October 13 she rallied outside the Boulders Conference Center outside the Majestic Hills Golf Course in Denison; and spoke at Morningside College in Sioux City. On October 14 she held a town hall in the Campus Center at Dordt College in Sioux Center; a town hall at Rock Rapids Community Center in Rock Rapids; and a town hall at Estherville Public Library in Estherville. On October 15 she stopped at Bloomers on Central Gourmet Coffee and Gift Shoppe in Fort Dodge; and held a "Bachmann Takes it to Perry" rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, during which she signed the Americans for Securing the Border pledge.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on October 3-4, 2011. On October 3 she held a town hall at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs; and a town hall at Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City. On October 4 in Des Moines she toured the Informed Choices Medical Clinic, which provides services to women dealing with crisis pregnancies, then appeared at a press conference backed by pastors at the Embassy Suites Hotel; did a meet and greet at Uncle Nancy's Coffeehouse and Eatery in Newton; and appear at a FAMiLY Leader fundraiser at Carroll's Pumpkin Farm in Grinnell, venue changed from the barn to the Carrolls' home due to appearance of a group of Grinnell students.
SEPTEMBER
>Rep. Michele Bachmann rallied at the Longbranch Hotel ballroom in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at mid-day on September 26, 2011 and she appeared on the Simon Conway show on WHO in the late afternoon.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on September 19-20, 2011, "focusing on her strategy to spur job creation and economic growth." On September 19 she did a factory tour and employee roundtable at Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield; and a factory tour and employee roundtable at OMJC Signals in Waterloo. On the morning of September 20 she did tour and employee roundtable at Amend Packing Co. in Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann made a short visit to Iowa on September 10, 2011. Wearing a hybrid jersey, she joined Sen. Jack Whitver "for about an hour" before the Iowa-Iowa State football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
AUGUST
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spoke at a Tea Party Express rally, part of the "Reclaiming America" bus tour, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on August 31, 2011. According to the Des Moines Register she spent the earlier part of the day "visiting with business leaders in Des Moines."
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on August 5-14, 2011.
On August 5 she held a "Join Me in Ames in 8 Days!" sign up event at the Pizza Ranch in Newton; a (backyard) machine shed chat at the Voss family home in Dexter; and spoke at the Spirit Midwest Christian Music Festival at Jordan Park Camp in West Des Moines.
On August 6 she held a "Join Me in Ames in 7 Days!" sign up event at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids; a hometown town hall at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo; and a "Join Me in Ames in 7 Days! rally at Estes Town Square in Iowa Falls.
On August 7 she addressed the congregation at the First Church of the Nazarene in Des Moines; attended the Point of Grace church service in Waukee; did a lunchtime chat at Granite City Food and Brewery in Clive; and was the special guest at Polk County Republicans' "Road to the White House 2012: A Republican Summer Festival," a free event at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
On August 8 she held a town hall at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic; a "Join me in Ames in 5 Days!" rally at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs; and spoke at a Calhoun County GOP fundraiser at Rockwell Community Center in Rockwell City.
On August 9 she held a "Join me in Ames in 4 Days!" sign up event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City; a "Join me in Ames in 4 Days! event at the cul-de-sac on the water in Arnolds Park; and spoke at a Humboldt County GOP picnic at the Humboldt Fairgrounds Building events center in Humboldt.
On August 10 she did a tour and employee roundtable at Competitive Edge in Clive.
On August 11 she planned a backyard chat in Ankenyto be rescheduled; participated in the Republican Party of Iowa/FOX News/Washington Examiner Debate in Ames.
On August 12 she held a town hall at the Sports Page Grill in Indianola; a "Join Me in Ames Tomorrow!" rally at the Tulip Town Square in Pella; visited the Iowa State Fair, including a brief appearance at the Des Moines Register "Soapbox" and a stop to buy a corn dog and lemonade; will speak at a Welcome Home Reception at Iowa Living History Farms in Urbandale; spoke at a Dallas County GOP fundraising dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines; and in the evening appeared at a Straw Poll tailgate party behind the Team Bachmann tent in Ames.
On August 13 she participated in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, finishing first.
On August 14 she plans to visit the Iowa State Fair at the fairgrounds in Des Moinesshe met privately with family in the Waterloo area; and spoke at the Black Hawk County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo.
JULY
>Former Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 31, 2011.
On July 30 she plans a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Stoney Creek Inn in Sioux City; a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Dordt College Student Center in Sioux Center; and a "Join Me in Ames!" rally at the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park in Arnolds Park.cancelled; stayed in Washington, DC to oppose efforts to raise the debt ceiling; Sen. Kent Sorenson scheduled to host; Bachmann called in to at least some of the events.
On July 31 she spoke at Living Word Outreach Ministries in Spencer; held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the East Leach Park Bandshell in Spencer; a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at Sunrise Point Golf Course in Storm Lake; and a town hall at Citizens Central Community Center in Fort Dodge. On August 1 she plans to hold a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Pizza Ranch in Newton; and a backyard chat at the Vott residence in Dexter.cancelled to return Washington to vote against debt ceiling bill.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 23-26, 2011.
On July 23 she held a town hall at Marshalltown Public Library in Marshalltown; held a "Join Me in Ames" sign-up event at Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada; and was the keynote speaker at a fundraising dinner for the Mahaska Country Republican Party at the Student Union Building at William Penn University in Oskaloosa.
On July 24 she addressed the congregation at New Life Community Church in Marion; held a town hall at Button Factory Restaurant in Muscatine; and held a "Join Me in Ames" countdown rally at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport.
On July 25 she did a "Join Me in Ames" countdown rally at the Fairgrounds Community Center in Manchester; a town hall at Flapjacks Restaurant in Maquoketa; and spoke at two reception/fundraisers in support of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, the first at the home of Ron and Becky Herrig in Dubuque, and the second at the home of Bob and Patti Klaus in Cedar Rapids.
On July 26 she held a lunchtime chat with voters at Palmer's Deli and Market in Ankeny.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 20, 2011. She held a backyard chat at the home of Jim and Linda Fehl in Norwalk; and a lunchtime chat at Palmer's Deli and Market in West Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on July 16-17, 2011. On July 16 she held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Marion County Fair Grounds in Knoxville; did a walking tour in Pella Square starting at Jarsma Bakery, downtown Pella (other stops included the Hall Tree and Ulrich's Meat Market); and attended the Clive Festival. On July 17 she addressed the Assembly of God Church congregation in Des Moines; did a brunch chat at the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale; held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Jasper County Fair in Colfax; and held a "Join Me in Ames!" sign up event at the Gateway Hotel in Ames. On the morning of July 18 she took an aerial tour of Iowa flooding damage with Rep. Steve King and they then held a news conference at Eppley Airfield in Omaha. An early morning meet and greet at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs was cancelled. ed. counted as two days
>Rep.
Michele Bachmann visited Iowa
on July 9-11, 2011. On July 9 she attended
the official opening
of her state campaign headquarters at 2775 86th Street in Urbandale;
and met with voters at and before the Iowa Barnstormers game at
Principal Park in Des Moines. On July 10 no public events. Early afternoon on July 11 she is scheduled to
tour and address
employees at Cemen Tech in Indianola; and, as reported by DMR's
Jennifer Jacobs she taped a number of interviews from there
afterwards. [counted as 1 visit, 2 days]
>Rep. Michele Bachmann did a bus tour in Iowa on July 2-4, 2011. On July 2 she did a breakfast chat at the Bluebird Diner in Iowa City; a stop at the farmer's market in downtown Cedar Rapids; a lunch chat at Taylor's Maid-Rite in Marshalltown; spoke at the final stop of the Iowa Tea Party bus tour on the West Lawn of the State Capitol in Des Moines; and took in the Iowa Cubs baseball game at Principlal Park in Des Moines. On July 3 she addressed the congregation at Point of Grace Church in Waukee; did a lunch chat at the Pizza Ranch in Carroll; a meet-and-greet at Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream in Le Mars; and in the evening did outreach at Cornerstone World Outreach Center in Sioux City. On July 4 she did an event with activists at the Clarion Hotel in Mason City; and marched in the 4th of July parade in downtown Clear Lake.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Waterloo, Iowa on June 26-27, 2011. On the evening of June 26 she held a "Welcome Home Event" at the Electric Park Ballroom; and stopped in at a press reception at CU Restaurant. On the morning of June 27 she made her official campaign announcement in front of The Snowden House in the Grout Museum District.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Iowa on May 27, 2011. On the evening of May 26 she had planned to featured speaker at the Polk County Republican Party and the Robb Kelley Club's second annual dinner at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines, but instead spoke by video link due to a vote in DC. On May 27 she "landed in Iowa at 3:30 am. The day began with a breakfast in Urbandale." She then taped IPTV's "Iowa Press;" and at noon spoke at a fundraiser for the Scott County GOP's Lincoln Club at the Davenport Country Club in Pleasant Valley.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann participated in The FAMiLY LEADER's Presidential Lecture Series on April 11, 2011, doing a roundtable of community leaders and a short public lecture at two stops in Iowa: Pella Christian High School in Pella and the University of Iowa in Iowa City (not doing Dordt College). Also Des Moines Register's Jennifer Jacobs reported that, "She plans to meet privately with some pastors Tuesday morning before heading back to Washington, D.C.."
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spoke at Rep. Steve King's Conservative Principles Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa on March 26, 2011.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann visited Des Moines, Iowa on March 23-24, 2011. On March 23 she attended the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (NICHE)'s 4th annual home school day, speaking at the noon rally on the Capitol mall below the west steps at the State Capitol and afternoon session at the Embassy Suites Hotel. On March 24 as reported by DMR's Kathie Obradovich, in the morning she "spent about 20 minutes with the Iowa Senate Republican caucus at the Iowa Statehouse, before heading down to the governor’s office;" she appeared on Mickelson in the Morning at WHO; in the late afternoon did a live Facebook townhall forum from the Sheraton West Des Moines that was plagued by sound issues; and she spoke at the Iowa Renewal Project's "Rediscovering God in America" at Sheraton West Des Moines.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann spent a day in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21, 2011. (According to The Iowa Republican, "FOX News documented every single step that she took while here.") Bachmann met privately with Iowa Republican legislative leaders, and with Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Capitol; met with GOP chairman Matt Strawn at the party headquarters; met with about 50 Tea Party activists at the Smokey Row Coffee House; and headlined a fundraising reception for Iowans for Tax Relief in at the Marriott Downtown.
2010
>On the afternoon of June 26, 2010 Rep. Michele Bachmann keynoted a fundraising reception for Attorney General candidate Brenna Findley at the GOP State Convention at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
>Rep. Michele Bachmann was the keynote speaker at Rep. Steve King's third annual "Defenders of Freedom" dinner fundraiser in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa on April 10, 2010.
from Nov. 2008 through 2009
no visits appeared via video at Iowa Tea Party State Convention in November 2009
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