Rand Paul plans two-day Iowa swing

Republican presidential hopeful Rand Paul will be in Iowa for two days this week, including two stops in the Des Moines metro.

The Kentucky senator will be in Des Moines on Wednesday to honor veterans and their families and launch an Iowa Veterans coalition. He will also be in Altoona on Thursday for a meet and greet. An event in Ames gives supporters an opportunity to have beer with Paul.

WEDNESDAY

Council Bluffs: 4 p.m., Meet and greet, Hilton Garden Inn, 2702 Mid America Drive.

Des Moines: 7 p.m., Iowa Veterans coalition launch, Rand Paul campaign office, 1901 Bell Ave.

Ames: 9 p.m., Pints for Liberty, Jeff's Pizza, 2402 Lincoln Way.

THURSDAY

Ames: 8 a.m., Meet and greet, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 Dickinson Ave.

Altoona: Noon, Meet and greet, Pizza Ranch, 465 Center Place.

Winterset: 3 p.m., Meet and greet, Winterset Public Library, 123 N. Second St.