Vice President Mike Pence was in Iowa, campaigning yesterday. Pence addressed the widespread devastation from Monday’s derecho during his speech. The Vice President did not talk about what specific federal relief may be headed Iowa’s way, but made a general pledge to obtain federal assistance for Iowans after the derecho.

Pence met privately on the fairgrounds with half a dozen Iowans whose farms were hit by Monday’s derecho. Rod Pierce of Woodward was among the group.