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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Early construction begins on the Orascom Fertilizer plant near Wever Iowa.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Quincy University held its graduation ceremonies Sunday and had a guest of honor.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amended budget reduces funding for GREDF and direct subsidies for some non-profit agencies.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A twenty-one year economic development veteran from Ohio is the new president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds visited Fort Madison Tuesday for a town hall meeting on Lee County's recent economic development.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Marcel W. Wagner, Jr. was chosen after a 6-month-long nationwide search.

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.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Friday, February 01, 2013  City could accept deed from Newcomb Hotel owner who defaulted on city-backed loan.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The Great River Economic Development Foundation honors Jim Mentesti's years of service.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Iowa Fertilizer Company is a one point four billion dollar project, which is considered to be one of the biggest the state has ever seen.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The plan to build a sports complex is Fort Madison has received another big boost.

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