Capitol tour

Students from Mt. Pleasant High School toured the historic office of Secretary of State Paul Pate at the Iowa State Capitol Tuesday.

They were provided an informational tour of the office by Secretary Paul Pate?s staff, which included examining the original handwritten Iowa Constitution, exploring the Capitol?s three-story vault and learning about the rich architectural history of the Iowa Secretary of State?s Capitol Office.

?Iowa has one of the most impressive state capitols in the country,? said Secretary Pate. ?It is a historical treasure all Iowans should visit.?

The Secretary?s Capitol Office is open for public tours on weekdays 8:30 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m., separate from or in conjunction with a State Capitol Tour. Visit www.sos.iowa.gov for more information.