News Release: Iowa Straw Poll
On Sunday, August 12th, six members of the University of Illinois at Springfield College Republicans (UIS CR’s) represented the State of Illinois at the Iowa Straw Poll, which was held in Ames, Iowa. Those UIS CR’s in attendance at this major event were Nathanael Arthur (Secretary of the UIS CR’s), Joe Grigoletti, Dan Klosak, Matt Mau, Aakash Raut (former Chairman of the UIS CR’s), and Mike Tosh. These six UIS CR’s had a very eventful day at the Iowa Straw Poll.

Upon arrival, the UIS CR’s took in the sights and sounds of the Iowa Straw Poll, visiting nearly every booth and chatting with many fellow Republicans and conservatives. They met some of the presidential candidates, such as Ron Paul, Tom Tancredo, and Mike Huckabee. The UIS CR’s also did some service an the request of the Iowa College Republican Federation, which included informing visitors about chronic disease in the United States and distributing the magazine Campaigns and Elections. The UIS CR’s were present for every candidate’s speech. They were also present for the historic announcement of the results of the Iowa Straw Poll.