Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley posted a series of updates on August 13, 2025, covering energy policy and his ongoing meetings with constituents in Iowa. The posts highlighted both his advocacy for diverse energy sources and his engagement with local health care and community organizations.

In a post at 19:33 UTC, Grassley stated, "American families want LOW utility bills W high demand of electricity America needs an ALL of the above energy approach Wind solar nuclear coal etc etc In America ALL energy types should FLOURISH".

Later that evening, at 22:09 UTC, he reported on a visit to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove: "Tour/Q&A at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove 33ppl issues: Scty Kennedy 340B independent contractors emergency preparedness grants rural health care 340B price transparency Medicaid etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/MNhCGx6tan".

At 23:44 UTC, Grassley shared another update from Sioux City: "Tour/Q&A 31ppl at Camp High Hopes in Sioux City to talk abt Medicaid #99countymeetings Camp High Hopes is a place where children + teens+ adults w disabilities, special needs and chronic illnesses can experience exceptional recreational activities https://t.co/KDppnKLYmP".

Chuck Grassley is the senior United States Senator from Iowa. He has served in the Senate since 1981 and is known for holding annual meetings in each of Iowa’s counties as part of his commitment to constituent outreach. His reference to "ALL of the above energy approach" aligns with ongoing national discussions about balancing renewable resources with traditional energy sources such as coal and nuclear power. The mention of programs like Medicaid and the federal 340B drug pricing program reflects continuing debates over healthcare access and affordability for rural Americans.