Grassley Keeps in Touch with Central Iowans


Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will visit Des Moines during the week of August 17th to discuss health care and other issues impacting older Iowans, work at the State Fair and host an open forum for area residents to ask questions and express concerns about issues important to them.

Sen. Grassley's itinerary follows. For more information, call Jill Kozeny at 202/224-1308.

Tuesday, August 18th

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Meeting with Residents at Illahee Hills Retirement Home

8308 Colby Parkway

Urbandale

* Sen. Grassley will update residents on legislative action and proposals in Washington that would impact senior citizens.

Wednesday, August 19th

9:30-10:00 a.m.

Speak to the Iowa Chiropractic Society

1605 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 100

* Sen. Grassley has been named as this year's recipient of the Champion of Chiropractic award for his legislative work on the Medicare program.

3:45-4:00 p.m.

Greet the Iowa Military Veterans Band

Bill Riley Stage, Behind the Administration Building at the State Fairgrounds

* This band was formed in 1996 to support Iowa veterans and veterans' organizations.

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Work at the Iowa Pork Producers Tent

State Fairgrounds

Thursday, August 20th

8:00-9:30 a.m.

Town Meeting

Bonanza Family Restaurant

5029 NE 14th Street

* This meeting is open-to-the-public. Area residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Breakfast rolls and coffee will be served.