(DES MOINES) -- Speaker Pat Grassley released the following statement in response to the first proposed set of maps being delivered from the Legislative Services Agency:

"Our nonpartisan redistricting process in Iowa is considered one of the fairest in the nation. After months of delays, we now have a proposed set of maps for redistricting in front of the Iowa Legislature. We will do our due diligence and review it thoroughly to ensure it is a fair set of maps for the people of Iowa."