WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley has meetings scheduled with Iowans in 16 counties next week.
Beginning on Monday, Grassley will be in Centerville, Albia, Chariton, Corydon, Garden Grove, Mt. Ayr, Creston, Osceola, Winterset, Greenfield, Panora, Grimes, Grand Junction, Boone, Ames, and Le Grand.
Already this month, he has traveled to 20 counties for dialogue with Iowans. Grassley has held at least one meeting in each of Iowa's 99 counties every year since he was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980.
"I look forward to these meetings to hear directly from Iowans and to have the dialogue that's so important to the process of representative government. This process is a two-way street. I go to people to answer questions and listen to comments, and they come out and participate in the discussion," Grassley said.
Grassley encourages Iowans to communicate with him on a regular basis. In turn, he plans regular, face-to-face meetings in Iowa and with Iowans in Washington, and he responds to every letter, email and phone call from Iowans. Grassley also communicates via Facebook, Twitter and at http://grassley.senate.gov.
Below is more information about this month's meetings. The town meetings are open to the public. Local hosts should be contacted regarding other meetings. Grassley will be available for interviews with local reporters for 15 minutes after every meeting.
Earlier this month, Grassley held meetings in Riceville, Charles City, New Hampton, Waverly, Waterloo, Clarion, Dakota City, Algona, Forest City, Garner, Hampton, Mason City, Manly, Osage, Calmar, West Union, Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Gladbrook.
Monday, January 16
5-6 p.m.
Appanoose County Weekly Meal at Faith United Methodist Church, Q&A with Attendees
23851 Highway 5 South in Centerville
Tuesday, January 17
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Monroe County Town Meeting
Albia Area Chamber of Commerce
18 South Main Street in Albia
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Lucas County Town Meeting
Carpenter Hall
1215 Court Street in Chariton
12-1 p.m.
Wayne County Town Meeting
Wayne County Courthouse
100 North Lafayette in Corydon
2-3 p.m.
Speak to Government Class
Mormon Trail Jr./Sr. High School
502 East Main Street in Garden Grove
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ringgold County Town Meeting
Jamie's Coffee Mill & Deli
118 West Adams Street in Mt. Ayr
Wednesday, January 18
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Union County Town Meeting
City Hall/Restored Depot, City Council Chambers
116 West Adams Street in Creston
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Q&A with Students
Clarke County High School
800 North Jackson in Osceola
12-1 p.m.
Madison County Town Meeting
Winterset Public Library, Meeting Room
123 North 2nd Street in Winterset
2-3 p.m.
Adair County Town Meeting
Andrews Memorial Adair County Health & Fitness Center, Meeting Room
202 North Townline Road in Greenfield
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Guthrie County Town Meeting
Panora Community Center
115 West Main Street in Panora
Thursday, January 19
8-9 a.m.
Q&A with Students
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
1400 Vine Street in Grimes
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Greene County Town Meeting
Grand Junction Community Center
212 Main Street in Grand Junction
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Boone County Town Meeting
Boone County Historical Center
602 Story Street in Boone
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tour Facility and Q&A with Employees
Becker Underwood
801 Dayton Avenue in Ames
5-6 p.m.
Marshall County Town Meeting
Le Grand Area Community Center
206 North Vine Street in Le Grand
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