DES MOINES- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, Alison Hart, will host a "listening post" for local residents in Scott County, May 13, 2010. Iowans are invited to come and learn about how Harkin's new Chairmanship of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will benefit the state.
Harkin staff members will hold the listening posts at area community colleges, private colleges and universities and community school districts to supplement the regular office hours at Harkin's five regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. These meetings ensure all Iowans have easy access to constituent services and information from the Harkin office.
"In order to better serve Iowa in the Senate, my office must hear firsthand from Iowans about how current laws impact them and their families," said Harkin. "This mobile office tour expands the reach of my state offices to connect us with residents and bringing information and assistance to the people of Iowa."
Each meeting will focus on the priorities for the Committee in the coming months, including efforts to strengthen K-12 education policy as well as higher education. Last month, Harkin traveled across Iowa with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to hear from local education leaders, parents, students, business and community leaders on their ideas for a revised Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
Scott County Tour Details - May 13, 2010
7:30 am
JB Young Intermediate School
1709 Harrison Street
3rd Floor Conference Room
Davenport, IA
9:00 am
St. Ambrose
518 West Locust Street
Ambrose Room
Davenport, IA
10:30 am
Scott Community College
500 Belmond Road
Student Life Center
Davenport, IA
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