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Republican candidate for governor, Bob Vander Plaats will be in Marion County today. Vander Plaats will meet with interested citizens in Knoxville to discuss his campaign and ideas for job creation. Vander Plaats will be at Godfathers in Knoxville at noon.

In related news, a candidate for the republican nomination to face 3rd district congressional incumbent, Leonard Boswell will also make another stop in the area this week. Pat Bertroche will be in Knoxville on Thursday to speak with interested citizens. The event will take place at the Swamp Fox restaurant Thursday from 6-7pm.