Wednesday, July 24, President Obama returns to Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. to deliver major speech. Details of live event unknown. Speech will be webcast. Click here for available details.

Saturday, July 27, Hawkeye Labor Council Steak Dinner. 1211 Wiley Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Featured Speaker: Rep. Tyler Olson. 5 p.m. Social hour; 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. Live entertainment. Tickets $20.

Monday, July 29, Bruce Braley Luncheon in Wapello beginning at 11:45 a.m. The congressman will be at the El Oasis restaurant north of the elevator on Highway 61. RSVP to Stan Staats louisademocrats@yahoo.com so they can get a headcount.