Owen for Iowans News
From: Mike Owen,Democrat for State Representative
District 79 / Cedar, Johnson, Muscatine Counties

Gov. Vilsack Speaks Up for Our Commitment: Education

Our campaign's commitment to education received a boost Tuesday as Governor Vilsack appeared at a news conference at Kirkwood Community College to support education and the "pro-education" Iowa House campaigns of Mike Owen (D-West Branch) and Mark Shearer (D-Washington).

It couldn't have come from a more appropriate source - the man who protected education from drastic cuts by squashing reckless fiscal policies promoted by the Republican leadership of the Legislature. A vote for our campaign is a vote for change - for education, for good jobs, and for access to affordable health care.

We must assure adequate funding not only for our K-12 schools, but for our community colleges and universities, to rein in skyrocketing tuitions and keep educational opportunity within reach of our working families.

Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson to headline Labor Day Picnic in Downey

Here's a great chance to meet Iowa Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson! The lieutenant governor will speak at the Owen for Iowans Labor Day Barn Picnic on Monday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the historic 1883 Secrest Octagonal Barn just west of Downey. Hot dogs, apple pie and some sound voting advice from one of our state's shining stars. Suggested donation $10/person, $25/family. Come on out to see this fascinating example of farm architecture from Iowa's past, and talk to your friends and neighbors about Iowa's future.

Sponsorships are available for this event. Call Mike at 643-5714.

More Upcoming Events

Saturday, Aug. 28, Wilton: Founder's Days Parade
Join us on the streets of Wilton as we march in the Founder's Days parade, which begins at 2 p.m. Lineup begins at 1 p.m. at the high school parking lot; be at the lineup area by 1:45 p.m. if you'd like to join us. Free candy!

Monday, Sept. 6, Rochester: Snapper City Daze Parade

One of the area's favorite annual parades through the streets of Rochester beginning at 10 a.m. on LaborDay. We always have room for marchers with big smiles!

Sunday, Sept. 12, Lowden: Parade for 125th Anniversary of Lowden Fire Dept
The Lowden firefighters have been working the parade circuit as hard as any campaign for the 2004 election to promote their 125th anniversary celebration Sept. 11 and 12. Join the folks of Lowden on this weekend, and walk with us in the parade on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Just About Yard-Sign Time

You've seen a few of our road signs popping up around the district - but we have more to put up, and lots of yard signs, too. Please help us get prime locations for yard signs and road signs. We are now inside 10 weeks to Election Day, and the time for putting up those signs is approaching quickly.

If you need more information, call us:

Mike Owen
Democratic candidate for State Representative, District 79
Cedar, Muscatine, Johnson counties
(319) 643-5714
owen4iowans@Lcom.net

Owen for Iowans
563 Oliphant St.
West Branch, IA 52358
- posted by John @ 7:11 PM