One for the thumb: Santorum to Iowa

Former Sen. Rick Santorum is making his fifth trip to Iowa Aug. 16-18 as he gears up for a presidential run, packing in at least eight events as he gets deep into the state GOP infrastructure. Want to join him? Well here's a handy itinerary for you, via a spokeswoman:

Monday, August 16^th:

12:00PM – 1:00PM          Senator Santorum will attend a luncheon for Secretary of State Candidate Matt Schultz.

Location: Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant, 3320 Mid American Drive, Council Bluffs, IA

5:30PM – 7:00 PM            Senator Santorum will join Congressman Steve King for an event for Congressman King’s Political Action Committee, Conservative Principles.

Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Pioneer Room, 300 3^rd Street, Sioux City, IA

Tuesday, August 17^th

8:00AM – 9:00AM            Senator Santorum will attend a breakfast on behalf of Brenna Findley, candidate for Attorney General.

Location: Ridge Golf Club, 2997 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Center, IA

11:30AM – 1:00PM          Senator Santorum will attend a luncheon for Jeff Smith, candidate for State House District 6.

Location: Spencer Golf & Country Club, 2200 W 18th Street, Spencer, IA

5:30PM – 7:30PM             Senator Santorum will attend a meet and greet hosted by Jerry and Sandy Twetten.

Location: Gull Point State Park, 1500 Harpen Street, Milford, IA

Wednesday, August 18^th

7:30AM – 9:00AM            Senator Santorum will attend a breakfast event for Dave Jamison, candidate for State Treasurer.

Location: Coldwater Golf Links, 615 South 16^th Street, Ames, IA

10:15AM – 3:00PM          Senator Santorum will attend the Iowa State Fair for several events (exact schedule will be released closer to travel dates)

Location: E 30th Street and E University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

4:00PM – 6:00PM             Senator Santorum will join U.S. Senator Charles Grassley for an event on behalf of Pat Grassley, candidate for State House District 17.

Location: Exact location is still TBD, Des Moines, IA