Cross-posted from the blog in case anyone in the Eastern Iowa region wants to come down for the afternoon. 

Rep. Polly Bukta's annual corn boil, which is always the political event of the summer in Clinton County, will be even more of a must-attend this year.  She has wrapped up Sens. Clinton, Biden and Dodd as well as John Edwards.  Sen. Obama has promised “a major surrogate,” but not himself.  Hopefully, the Obama campaign will send out the Senator's wife who is supposed to be a rather compelling person and speaker in her own right.

In addition to the presidential candidates, most of the regional statewide office holders will be in attendance.  Congressman Bruce Braley will also be there.  

All in all, a fine day to eat some food and pigeonhole your elected officials about whatever is on your mind.

The event has become so large that is has moved from Rep. Bukta's home to Alliant Energy Field.  Noon to 4 p.m.  $10 gets you some corn and a bevvy.  The ball park will be serving its usual fare at the concession stands. No reservations required. Children 12 and under are free.