"Iowans never fail to spell out their concerns or give me their opinion on issues, and I appreciate that," Grassley said. "By talking with Iowa farmers, college students, older citizens, taxpayers, small business owners, teachers, factory laborers, social workers, health care providers and community leaders, I get a clear picture of what is important to Iowans as Congress starts a new session in a few weeks."
Grassley's key assignments on the Senate Agriculture, Finance, Judiciary, and Budget Committees give him a top spot at the table when issues important to Iowans are discussed on Capitol Hill, such as education, Social Security, Medicare, tax relief, farm spending, international trade, transportation, national security, illegal drug use and debt reduction.
The times and locations of Sen. Grassley's visits are listed below. After each visit, 15 minutes of press time has been scheduled:
Wednesday, January 12
Grinnell8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Chamber of Commerce BreakfastCity Limits RestaurantSouth Highway 146 and I-80
Oskaloosa10:15 - 11:15 a.m.Oskaloosa Christian School726 North E Street
Sigourney12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Sigourney KiwanisPizza Ranch416 West Jackson
Fairfield2:15 - 2:45 p.m.Tour Creative Edge Corporation601 South, 23rd Street
Fairfield2:50 - 3:15 p.m.Tour Chappell Studio102 South, 23rd Street
Ottumwa4:15 - 5:15 p.m.Listening PostWapello County CourthouseCourtroom, 1st Floor101, 4th Street
Albia6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Albia Lions ClubBogies Steak HouseHighway 5 South
Thursday, January 13
Chariton8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Tour Astoria Industries of Iowa301 Northwestern Avenue
Osceola9:45 - 10:45 a.m.Tour Simco Drilling Equipment103 Furnas Drive
Winterset12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Winterset RotaryNorth Side Café61 W Jefferson Street
Adel2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Listening PostPublic Health Nurse OfficeConference Room121 North, 9th Street
Friday, January 14
Boone8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Chamber of Commerce BreakfastGolden Corral Restaurant1312 South Story Street
Jefferson10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Listening PostCity HallCouncil Room220 North Chestnut
Fort Dodge12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce LuncheonBest Western Starlite VillageHighway 7 and 169
Webster City2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Tour Vantec Incorporated205 Closz Street