2009 Ambassadors Tour

 In August of 2009, Senator Grassley hosted foreign diplomats from around the world on a week-long tour of Iowa as part of his 12th Ambassadors Tour. The purpose of the tour is three-fold. One, the tour showcases Iowa’s many resources-its land, its industry, its education system and most importantly its people-to an international audience.  Two, the tour helps facilitate greater economic collaboration between Iowa and countries from around the world. And, three, the tour exposes Iowa to the rich diversity of the world community.