William Petroski

bpetrosk@dmreg.com

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who stumped statewide as an Iowa caucus presidential candidate, will speak at the second annual Progress Iowa Corn Feed on Aug. 28 in Des Moines.

O'Malley, a Democrat, received less than 1 percent support in the caucuses. But Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa, said he became like a family friend to many Iowa activists who are happy to welcome him back.

"We look forward to hearing his thoughts about progressive priorities in 2016," he added.

The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the Simon Estes Amphitheater along the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines. General admission tickets are $30. To purchase tickets and find out more, visit progressiowa.org/cornfeed2016.

Other speakers at the event will include U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack and a host of other Democrats, including U.S. Senate candidate Patty Judge, and congressional candidates Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids, Jim Mowrer of Des Moines, and Kim Weaver of Sheldon. In addition, Iowa Senate President Pam Jochum of Dubuque and House Democratic Leader Mark Smith of Marshalltown will offer remarks. Live music will be performed by MAIDS.