"I look forward to talking with as many Iowans as possible about the issues that concern them," Grassley said. "The ideas and input gathered at these meetings are very important to me as I do my job in Washington. Dialogue between members of Congress and citizens is fundamental to our democracy. "
Town meetings are planned for Galva, Le Mars, Sibley, Spirit Lake, Pocahontas and Rockwell City. Grassley said all area residents are invited and encouraged to bring their questions and comments.
In addition to the town meetings, Grassley also has events scheduled in Sac City, Sioux City, Cleghorn, Alton, Sheldon, Rock Rapids, Spencer and Storm Lake.
Information about Grassley's meetings in Iowa July 1 - 3 follows. He will be available for 15 minutes after each event to respond to questions from local reporters. Meetings marked with a * indicate that the meetings are open to the public and all citizens are invited to attend.
Monday, July 1
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.?Sac City, Visit Noble Popcorn Farms, 401 North 13th Street(Please Note: Media Availability will take place prior to event at 7:45 a.m.)
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. ? *Galva, Host Ida County Town Meeting, Galva Public Library, 203 South Main Street
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ?Sioux City, Address Downtown Rotary, Hilton Hotel, 707 4th Street
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. ? Sioux City, Visit Bridges West Transitional Housing, 225 Bluff Street
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. ? *Le Mars, Host Plymouth County Town Meeting, Public Library, 46 1st Street, SW
Tuesday, July 2
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. ? Cleghorn, Visit Wetherell Manufacturing, 407 West Grace Street
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. ? Alton, Attend Prairie View Corridor Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1/4 mile south of Alton on Highway 60
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. ? Sheldon, Address Northwest Iowa Community College students and faculty, Building A, Rooms 116- 119, 603 West Park Street
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. ? Rock Rapids, Visit S-R Supply Corporation, 909 S. East Street
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. ? *Sibley, Host Osceola Town Meeting, Public Library, 406 9th Street
Wednesday, July 3
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. ? *Spirit Lake, Host Dickinson County Town Meeting, Dickinson County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors Room, 1802 Hill Avenue
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. ? Spencer, Visit Eaton Corporation, 32nd Avenue West,
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ? Storm Lake, Visit Merrill Manufacturing, 315 Flindt Drive
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ?*Pocahontas, Host Pocahontas County Town Meeting, Pocahontas County Courthouse, First Floor Assembly Room, 99 Court Square
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ? *Rockwell City, Host Calhoun County Town Meeting, Calhoun County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors Room, 416 4th Street