Bird, McGowan cautious but optimistic during GOP fundraiser

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Woodbury County Republican candidates and legislators who gathered Thursday evening for a "Barn Bash" in support of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird were in good spirits.

Bird speaking to crowd — Iowa Attorney General Bird speaks during her "Barn Bash" at Country Celebrations in Sioux City on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Bird is running this fall against Democrat Nate Willems.
Jared McNett, Sioux City Journal

Brenna Bird — Bird

Chris McGowan stock — McGowan

Brenna Bird Barn Bash - Pie — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, seated at center, looks at one of the pies up for auction during her "Barn Bash" fundraiser event at Sioux City's Country Celebrations. Multiple pies fetched $200 or more.
Jared McNett, Sioux City Journal

McGowan speaking at Barn Bash — Chris McGowan, the 2026 Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, was the opening speaker for Brenna Bird's "Barn Bash" at Country Celebrations in Sioux City on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. McGowan said Bird getting elected in 2022 was a "paradigm shift" for the Iowa AG's office.
Jared McNett, Sioux City Journal

Brenna Bird - Talking to people — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, standing at center, talks with attendees of her "Barn Bash" event on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The event, held at Country Celebrations in Sioux City, featured a pie auction.
Jared McNett, Sioux City Journal

This report contains material from the Des Moines Register and Cedar Rapids Gazette.