Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will return to Iowa Nov. 14 to discuss cutting federal spending, foreign policy issues, and her plan to create U.S. jobs.

In addition to discussing important issues with voters along the campaign trail, Bachmann also will participate in The Family Leader Thanksgiving Family Forum Nov. 19.

Nov. 14 — 2 p.m., Family Table Restaurant, Le Mars; 5:30 p.m., Pizza Ranch, Sheldon

Nov. 15 — 9 a.m. Lakeshore Family Restaurant, Storm Lake; 12:30 p.m., Second Street Emporium, Webster City; 6 p.m., Sen. Brad Zaun house party, West Des Moines

Nov. 17 — Drake University, Des Moines; 2 p.m., Pioneer Hybrid, Johnston

Nov. 18 — 9 a.m., Falcon Civic Center, Independence

Nov. 19 — 4 p.m. The Family Leader Thanksgiving Family Forum, First Federated Church, Des Moines; 7 p.m., Branstad Birthday Bash, Palace Theater at AdVentureland Park, Altoona