Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley Shares Updates from Iowa County Meetings and Social Security Anniversary

Senator Chuck Grassley, representing Iowa in the U.S. Senate, shared updates on his activities and priorities through a series of posts on August 14, 2025. The posts highlighted his ongoing engagement with constituents during county meetings and marked the anniversary of Social Security.

In a post at 00:36 UTC, Grassley recounted his visit to a local restaurant after a day of meetings across five counties: "Gr8 service & food at Johnnie Mars in Sioux City after 5 county mtgs 2day #99countymeetings I had a grilled pork chop dinner coffee & a chocolate sundae" (August 14, 2025).

Later that day at 14:48 UTC, Grassley reflected on the significance of Social Security’s anniversary: "Social Security is part of social fabric of America signed in2 law 90 yrs ago 2day I’ll keep pushing 2 improve services&fix insolvency so Social Security keeps promise to American ppl 4 generations 2 come #realhistorychannel" (August 14, 2025).

At 15:24 UTC, he described participating in a question-and-answer session in Mapleton with local residents: "Q&A in Mapleton 27ppl issues: Big Beautiful Bill prop12 estate tax WOTUS tariffs food in schools nursing homes etc #99countymeetings" (August 14, 2025).

Grassley's county meetings are part of his long-standing commitment to visiting all of Iowa's counties each year—a tradition known as the "Full Grassley." This practice allows him to meet directly with constituents to discuss federal policy and local concerns.

The mention of Social Security comes as the program marks its ninetieth anniversary since being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in August 1935. Discussions about improving services and addressing insolvency have become increasingly prominent as policymakers debate how best to ensure its sustainability for future generations.