From Americans Against Escalation in Iraq
The "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign drive sponsored by Americans Against Escalation in Iraq's 'Iraq Summer' Campaign will come to Iowa City on Friday and Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Marshalltown on Saturday as part an ongoing effort to convince Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Tom Latham to change course and vote for the safe and responsible redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq. With the goal of planting over 6,000 yard signs throughout Iowa, 'Iraq Summer' officially launched the effort in Altoona last month in the yard of Dr. Larry Koenig, a lifelong Republican who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and whose daughter and son joined the United States Army.
"Iraq Summer" is a nationwide, 10-week long campaign with nearly 100 organizers in 15 states and 40 congressional districts to turn up the heat on Members of Congress who have opposed setting a timeline to bring a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq. The effort will culminate with a national "Take a Stand" day on August 28th, when Members of Congress will have the opportunity to explain their stance on the war to their constituents in a town hall setting.
WHO: Americans Against Escalation in Iraq's 'Iraq Summer' Campaign
WHAT: "Support the Troops, End the War" Yard Sign Drive Comes to a Town Near You
WHERE/WHEN:
1) Friday, August 17: 6 -9 pm
Iowa City - Ped Mall at the Friday Night Concert Series (Corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets) 1000 signs expected to be distributed at this event
2) Saturday, August 18: 11AM – 2PM
Fort Dodge: City Square, 424 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA
John Slaight 202-423-5693
3) Saturday, August 18: 11 am – 1 pm
Mason City: Labor Temple, 510 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA
Liam Gallagher 202-904-7212
4) Saturday, August 18: 10 am – Noon
Anson Park, 301 E. Anson, Marshalltown, IA
Amethyst Polk, 202-423-3542
5) Every day, August 15 - 19 4-8 pm
3214 University, Des Moines, Iowa
Across from the State Fairgrounds
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