COUNCIL BLUFFS — A rally supporting Vice President JD Vance, Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate Chris McGowan and other Republicans brought hundreds to Council Bluffs’ Mid-America Center on Friday morning.
People cheer as U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
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Photos: Vice President JD Vance and Iowa candidates speak at Council Bluffs rally
U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks out to the stage during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
A woman holds a baby during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People dance with signs during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Make America Great hats are handed out during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Make America Great hats are handed out during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor leaves the stage after speaking during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People from behind the stage watch as Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Brenna Bird, Iowa's Attorney General, left, high fives Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor before he speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People gather before a rally featuring Vice President JD Vance at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People gather before a rally featuring Vice President JD Vance at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People gather before a rally featuring Vice President JD Vance at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People gather before a rally featuring Vice President JD Vance at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
An attendee watches during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Brenna Bird, Iowa's Attorney General. speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance waves to the crowd after he spoke during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
The crowd cheers as U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance leaves after speaking during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People cheer as U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
People watch as U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Chris McGowan, Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Chris McGowan, Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Chris McGowan, Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Chris McGowan, Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Chris McGowan, Republican candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District walks to the stage during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
An attendee takes a photo during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks out to the stage during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks out to the stage during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks out to the stage during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Attendees wait for the next speaker during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Brenna Bird, Iowa's Attorney General, left, high fives Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor before he speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Attendees wait for the next speaker during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Attendees wait for a speaker during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Attendees listen to a speaker during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Brenna Bird, Iowa's Attorney General. speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
