Good food, good friends and good times.

Casual conversation before speakers take the floor.

Getting underway.

County Chair, Ken Mertes, introduces special guests and speakers.

Group listens attentively to speakers.

Pete D'Alessandro attends rally for Iowa's Gov. Chet Culver.

Pete addressing the crowd.

Rick Nolan, Former Congressman from MN, speaking on behalf of the Chris Dodd Campaign.

State Representative, Roger Wendt of Sioux City, discussed his reasons for supporting Hillary Clinton as President.

Denise O'Brien represented the John Edwards Campaign

Seth Brooks talks about Gov. Bill Richardson and the Campaign.

State Senator Steve Warnstadt of Sioux City explains why he is supporting Barack Obama for President.

Chris Coons flew in from Delaware to endorse the Joe Biden Campaign.

Rob Hubler, Candidate for Congress, addresses attendees.

Bob Chambers, Candidate for Congress, grins for the camera.

Jay Schaben does a great job with the auction.

Stll have a full house.

Plenty of help with auction.

Auction bidding is competative.

Auction is a big success.

Prizes are drawn.

Ken draws the final prize.