John Edwards is hitting the road for a 7-day bus tour that will take him through 31 counties in Iowa.  

 Things got underway this morning at the Des Moines HQ, where Ed Fallon helped kicked things off.  In a post over on the John Edwards' blog, he wrote:

It's clear from all the excitement outside that Iowans feel the same way I do about John – he's the best candidate in this race not only because he's put forward the most specific and progressive proposals for providing universal health care, addressing global warming, and bringing an end to the war in Iraq, but also because he has the courage to focus on issues that others simply ignore – like eradicating poverty in America.

I am proud to stand with John Edwards today as he continues to talk about the issues important to Iowans, and I hope you'll turnout to meet him as he travels throughout the state over the next seven days.

 Below the fold, you can find the scheduled stops for the tour.  We hope you can join us out on the road!  You can also join us online, check out this MySpace group, especially for the Iowa Bus Tour! 

 Until then, a few more pictures and some video from the kick off in Des Moines.

 

 

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day One 

  Aug 13, 2007

 

  9:45 AM
Bus Tour Kickoff with Senator and Mrs. Edwards
John Edwards for President campaign headquarters
712 E. 2nd Street
Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa

  11:00 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to visit the Iowa State Fair
E. 30th Street and E. University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa

  1:15 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Hometown Perry, Iowa Museum
1102 Willis Avenue
Perry, Iowa

  2:45 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Greene County Courthouse
114 N. Chestnut Street
Jefferson, Iowa

  4:15 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to stop by Carroll campaign office
John Edwards for President campaign office
217 West 4th Street
Carroll, Iowa

  5:30 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Cronk's Caf
Junction Highways 30 & 59
Denison, Iowa

  7:45 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Dan's Pizza
808 Iowa Avenue
Onawa, Iowa

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Two 

  Aug 14, 2007

 

  8:15 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to attend Woodbury Democrats
Truman Club Breakfast
Residence of Tim and Kathy Bottaro
1915 Heights Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa

  10:30 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
BozWellz Pub and Eatery
Junction Routes 59 & 175
Ida Grove, Iowa

  12:30 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Twin Lakes Steakhouse
2419 220th Street
Rockwell City, Iowa

  2:00 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Sidelines Restaurant at Family Fun Zone
230 N. Main Street
Pocahontas, Iowa

  5:45 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Gazebo Park
200 W. Central Avenue
Clarion, IA

  7:45 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a town hall
Clear Lake High School
125 N. 20th Street
Clear Lake, Iowa

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Three 

  Aug 15, 2007

 

  8:45 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Ralph's Caf
121 E. Elmore Street
Manly, Iowa

  10:00 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Maple Inn Caf
702 Main Street
Osage, Iowa

  11:30 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Floyd County Historical Museum
500 Gilbert St.
Charles City, Iowa

  2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to address the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Convention Presidential Forum
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
205 W. 4th Street
Waterloo, Iowa

  6:45 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to attend the Bremer County Democrats fundraiser
Waverly Civic Center
200 1st Street NE
Waverly, Iowa

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Four

 Aug 16, 2007

 

  10:15 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a community meeting
Grundy County Courthouse
G Avenue and 7th Street
Grundy Center, Iowa

  12:30 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a town hall
Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center
2609 Elwood Drive
Ames, Iowa

  3:00 PM
Senator Edwards to visit the Iowa State Fair and participate in the Des Moines Register “Soapbox”
E. 30th Street and E. University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa

  5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a community meeting
Historic Bandshell
Market Street and High Avenue
Oskaloosa, Iowa

  7:00 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
UAW Local 74
205 North James Street
Ottumwa, IA

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Five 

  Aug 17, 2007

 

  9:00 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Blue Bird Family Restaurant
108 E. Jackson Street
Centerville, Iowa

  10:15 AM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Davis County Courthouse
Courthouse Square
Bloomfield, Iowa

  1:00 PM
Senator and Mrs. Edwards to hold a community meeting
Keokuk Middle School
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, Iowa

  2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a community meeting
The Drake Restaurant
106 Washington Street
Burlington, Iowa

  6:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a community meeting
Louisa County Courthouse
117 Main Street
Wapello, Iowa

  8:30 PM
Senator Edwards to stop by Hamburg Inn #2
Hamburg Inn #2
214 North Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa

 

  “Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Six 

  Aug 18, 2007

 

  10:45 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a town hall
End of East 4th Street
Alliant Amphitheater at the Star Brewery
Dubuque, Iowa

  1:30 PM
Senator Edwards to attend Representative Polly Buktas Annual Corn Boil
Alliant Energy Field
537 Ballpark Drive
Clinton, Iowa

  3:00 PM
Senator Edwards to attend Scott County Democrats Summer
Picnic Residence of Senator Joe Seng
901 Tremont Avenue
Davenport, Iowa

  Time TBD
Senator Edwards to address Hawkeye Labor Council, AFL-CIO Workers for a Better Iowa
Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall
4400 6th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

 

“Fighting for One America” Bus Tour – Day Seven 

  Aug 19, 2007

 

  8:00 AM
Senator Edwards to participate in ABC News / Iowa Democratic Party Debate
Drake University
Sheslow Auditorium
Des Moines, Iowa

 

  ABC News/Iowa Democratic Party Debate 

  Aug 19, 2007

 

  August 19, 2007
The Iowa Democratic Party will co-sponsor a debate for presidential candidates with ABC News and ABC5/WOI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa. The debate will be broadcast live on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. 

 

Disclosure: I work for the John Edwards for President campaign!