Newt to be in Pella, Iowa, November 1

Jennifer Jacobs:

Five Republican presidential candidates have confirmed they will attend the National Association of Manufacturers forum in Iowa on Nov. 1, which will center on issues important to manufacturers and their employees.

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum have confirmed, organizers said this afternoon.

The forum is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 at Vermeer Corporation headquarters in Pella.