Grassley Keeps in Touch with Eastern Iowans


Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will visit nine Eastern Iowa communities during the week of February 15 to discuss issues ranging from drug abuse and health care, to economic development and education. Altogether, during the President's Day holiday recess, Sen. Grassley will conduct meetings in 15 counties across the state, as part of his commitment to holding a public meeting in each Iowa county every year.Tuesday, February 16

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Drug Issues Town Meeting

Grundy Center Community Center

705 F Avenue

*This meeting is open to the public. Area residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

For 15 minutes following the meeting, Sen. Grassley will be available on site to answer questions from the local media.

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Drug Issues Town Meeting

Tama Civic Center

305 Siegel

*The public is invited to attend this meeting.

Local media is encouraged to ask questions of Sen. Grassley during a 15-minute period immediately following the meeting.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Belle Plaine High School Visit

610 13th Avenue

Sen. Grassley will be available from 12:45 to 1:00 p.m. to answer questions from local media.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Tour of Pharmacy Care Associates

Dutchess Plaza, 421 3rd Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids

Pharmacy Care Associates is a long-term care pharmacy.

3:15-3:45 p.m.

Intermodal Transportation Facility

1st Street and 4th Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids

Sen. Grassley will view the global positioning system, electronic buses and soy/diesel buses at the facility.

3:45-4:15 p.m.

Cedar Valley Montessori Downtown School and Daycare

1st Street and 4th Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids

Sen. Grassley will tour the center and speak with staff members.

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Drug Issues Town Meeting

Anamosa

Lawrence Community Center

600 East Main Street

*Area residents are invited to attend to share their views about fighting drug abuse.

From 7:00 to 7:15 p.m., Sen. Grassley will be available on site answer questions from the local media.

Wednesday, February 17

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Manchester Economic Development Meeting and Tour of Rockwell Collins

901 South 10th

Sen. Grassley will be available to answer questions from the local media for 15 minutes following the meeting and tour.

10:15-11:00 a.m.

Tour of Swiss Valley Farms

3510 Central Avenue

Dubuque

From 11:00 to 11:15 a.m., Sen. Grassley will be available to answer questions from the local media.

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Maquoketa Rotary

Flat Jack's Family Restaurant

Higways 61 & 64

For 15 minutes following the meeting, Sen. Grassley will be available on site to answer questions from the local media.

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Tour of Clinton Retail Packaging

2000 Harrison Drive

At 3:15 p.m., Sen. Grassley will be available for 15 minutes to answer questions from local media.


Sen. Grassley serves as a senior member of the Senate Finance, Judiciary and Budget committees. He also serves as chairman of the Special Committee on Aging and the International Narcotics Control Caucus. Questions about Sen. Grassley's meetings should be directed to Scott Stanzel at (202)224-6197.