Harkin to host 34th annual Steak Fry

Gov. Chet Culver speaks at the Harkin Steak Fry on Sunday at Indianola. Culver told supporters that Iowa will "go forward" with him and not "back to the '80s with Terry Branstad."

Photo: Tyler Kingkade/Iowa State Daily

Gov. Chet Culver speaks at the Harkin Steak Fry on Sunday at Indianola. Culver told supporters that Iowa will “go forward” with him and not “back to the ’80s with Terry Branstad.”

Isd Staff
September 15, 2011

Sen. Tom Harkin will host his 34th Annual Harkin Steak Fry on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The event is intended to help Iowans become engaged and learn about the political process while providing an opportunity for them to interact with one another.

The fry will feature political commentator Paul Begala as the keynote speaker. Begala was also adviser to former President Bill Clinton and was the host of the political debate program “Crossfire” on CNN.

Steak fry tickets are available for $30 per person or $35 at the gate. Student tickets are $15 with student ID and children’s tickets are $5 at gate. Children 5 and younger are free.

There will also be a special reception with Harkin and Begala for Hosts and Sponsors preceding the Steak Fry in Des Moines.