CLEAR LAKE — The Cerro Gordo County Republican Party is set to host a major political gathering this weekend, bringing a large slate of state and federal candidates to North Iowa for its “Patriots & Pancakes” fundraiser.
The event will take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Best Western in Clear Lake. Doors are scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m., with a speaking program featuring numerous confirmed candidates beginning at 10:00 a.m.
A Packed Slate of Candidates
The fundraiser serves as a significant stop for Republicans vying for office in the 2026 election cycle. According to the event flyer, several high-profile guests have confirmed their attendance, including:
Gubernatorial Contenders: Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Adam Steen are all listed as invited guests for the Governor’s race. Their opponent is Auditor Rob Sand, a liberal Democrat.
Statewide Officers: Current Attorney General Brenna Bird, Secretary of State Paul Pate, and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are among the confirmed attendees.
Federal Candidates: Jim Carlin (U.S. Senate), Charlie McClintock (U.S. House), and Joe Mitchell (U.S. House) are also on the guest list.
Legislative Candidates: The event will feature a wide array of candidates for the Iowa House and Senate, including incumbents and challengers such as Jane Bloomingdale, Charley Thomson, and Dave Rowley.
Event Details
The fundraiser offers the public an opportunity to engage directly with 2026 Republican candidates over breakfast. Tickets for the event are priced at $30.00, with proceeds benefiting the Republican Party of Cerro Gordo County.
Those interested in attending can find more information or purchase tickets at CerroGordoGOP.com or by contacting the organization directly at (641) 903-0919.
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Doubt that Feenstra will show. He doesn’t want to be anywhere where he doesn’t know the questions in advance. It is ironic also that they say this is called “Patriots & Pancakes” because almost all of these people support trump who isn’t a patriot.