The meetings will be held in Sioux City and Council Bluffs next Wednesday and Thursday. Grassley will lead the discussions titled "Connecting With Our Youth: Finding Ways to Address Violence in American Culture." He will be joined by a panel of area leaders at both of the evening meetings, scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, June 2, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Public Library - Gleeson Room, Ground Floor
529 Pierce Street - Sioux City
Panelists:
Jayna Berens, Graduating Senior, Sioux City North High School
Pete Garlinghouse, Supervisor of Student Support Services, Sioux City Public Schools
Jim DeSchepper, General Manager, KTIV-TV
Captain Charles Noltze, Support Services, Sioux City Police Department
Reverend Richard Kretzschmar, Whitfield United Methodist Church, Sioux City
Thursday, June 3, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Iowa Western Community College - Cass Room, Looft Hall
2700 College Road - Council Bluffs
Panelists:
High School Student from Council Bluffs
Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Council Bluffs Community Schools
Kirk Winkler, Vice President of News, FOX News
Officer Darren Bud, Council Bluffs Police Department
Reverend Marvin Arnpriester, Broadway United Methodist Church, Council Bluffs
In addition to presenting the recent effort by Congress to address juvenile crime, Grassley said he will ask the panelists for their views on the possible causes and warning signs of violent behavior. He will also solicit their insight on the best way to respond and address potential problems. "I want to focus on what we all can do, especially those of us who are parents and grandparents, to connect with young people," he said. "I encourage everyone who is concerned about these issues to attend these meetings."
The meetings in Sioux City and Council Bluffs are open to the public.