Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a long-serving Republican representing Iowa, reported on his recent #99countymeetings tour through a series of posts on November 12, 2025. The tweets highlighted key issues raised by constituents during stops at businesses and agricultural organizations in Spencer, Milford, and Osceola County.

In a post made at 18:13 UTC, Grassley wrote about his meeting with employees at MWI Components in Spencer: "Tour/Q&A 38ppl MWI Components in Spencer issues: tariffs student loans energy economy flood insurance mortgages insurance coverage workforce Pell grants etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/cqHW7vnMTq".

Later that day at 21:21 UTC, he detailed another stop: "Tour/Q&A w employees at Milford Welding & Mfg 59ppl issues: property taxes avoiding govt shutdowns keep filibuster need bipartisanship health care govt regs edu my oversight/Arctic Frost etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/F9bM8vDlWu".

Grassley also visited 300 Acres Ag Sales in Osceola County. At 21:42 UTC, he posted: "300 Acres Ag Sales in Osceola Co 16ppl issues: govt shutdown/gridlock health care farm bill cattle prices filibuster east wing renovation wind/solar energy my schedule/cmtes I serve on +Sen Schumer etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/6pzXvK7AFC".

The #99countymeetings is an annual tradition where Senator Grassley visits each of Iowa's counties to hear directly from residents about their concerns. Topics discussed during these meetings often reflect current legislative debates such as government spending bills, the state of rural healthcare, agricultural policy including the Farm Bill, and broader economic challenges facing Iowans.