U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley was in Pella Thursday evening as part of his annual 99 county tour of the state.

Grassley answered questions from employees at Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) about the state of manufacturing and the latest in the U.S. Senate. Grassley tells KNIA/KRLS News he covered a wide range of topics to the crowd of 45.

He says it’s important to connect with a wide range of constituents, and visiting a workplace directly allows him to meet with a different group than at his public meetings.

We have more with the senator on Let’s Talk Pella.