Spartan Echo

Democratic presidential campaigns are trekking across Iowa on Sunday, June 14, to appeal to voters in the state the starts off the 2016 presidential calendar. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks in Des Moines and Burlington while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders holds events in Waterloo, Iowa Falls and Indianola. Former Sen. Jim Webb, who is considering a presidential bid, will address supporters in Panora and Urbandale. The latest from Sunday’s events:

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2:45 p.m. EDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton says President Barack Obama should work with his Democratic allies — starting with House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi — to address their concerns about a free trade deal his administration is negotiating with Pacific Rim countries.

It’s become a big campaign issue, especially after House Democrats on Friday rejected part of a trade package that would give the president stronger negotiating authority. There’s a chance of another vote this week.

Clinton’s guidance: Use the disagreement as an opportunity for the United States to get the strongest deal possible, and if that doesn’t happen, then scrap the deal.

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12:15 p.m. EDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s team is working to build its Iowa organization one person at a time.

Clinton was speaking Sunday at a campaign event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. While supporters ate lunch at tables covered with red-and-white checked tablecloths, her aides fanned out with clipboards and pledge cards asking for their commitment to attend a precinct caucus for Clinton next year.

Clinton’s campaign has signaled Iowa will be the centerpiece of its ground game. The state has a long history of helping choose party nominees.

Pat Hagenkord of Norfolk, who wore a Rosie the Riveter-inspired Clinton button, said, “A lot of people I know are in wait-and-see mode.” She predicted Clinton would build a strong operation in the state, once voters began paying closer attention in the coming months.