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Friday, February 22, 2013  The Associated Press reported that Iowa state archaeologists discovered Native American artifacts on the site where Egyptian-based Orascom Construction Industries plans to build the plant.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Lee County was awarded a nearly $5 million grant for road upgrades at the site of the Iowa Fertilizer Company near Wever.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Meeting scheduled for Monday at Wever, Iowa church.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  One hundred sixty-five jobs are on their way to Lee County, Iowa.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  Gov.-elect Terry Branstad says his first priority is to put together a spending plan to begin shrinking state government by 15 percent over five years.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is accusing Republican challenger Terry Branstad of being dishonest with voters, while Branstad says Culver tripled Iowa's debt during his first term in office.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says his standing in the polls will dramatically improve when he begins to draw contrasts with Republican challenger and former Gov. Terry Branstad.

Monday, August 09, 2010  As the Iowa governor's race takes shape, some of the sharpest differences have been about the state's education system.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says a new report showing Iowa has the second lowest level of per-capita debt in the nation is evidence he's managed the state through tough economic times.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  A new study shows the I-JOBS economic stimulus plan pushed by Gov. Chet Culver has created more than 7,000 jobs.

Friday, July 02, 2010  Two statewide elected Democrats are conceding that Gov. Chet Culver is trailing former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad in his bid for a second term but they say the race will be close.

Friday, February 19, 2010  Former House Speaker Christopher Rants has ended his bid for the Republican nomination for governor.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is to formally announce his bid for the Republican nomination for governor.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Former Gov. Terry Branstad will formally announce Jan. 19 that he'll again seek the Republican nomination for governor.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to file papers creating a campaign committee for governor.