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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.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Heritage Days has made its way to Macomb this weekend. The annual parade kicked off Saturday's celebrations.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Egyptian executive faces charges in New York hotel maid attack, weeks after Strauss-Kahn arrest

Thursday, May 19, 2011  In the recording, Bin Laden accused rulers of building themselves into idols and manipulating the media to stay in power.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  National Guardsmen were stationed overseas for a year-long peace keeping mission in Egypt, along the Sinai Peninsula. The group consisted of members from the Illinois National Guard's B-Battery, 2nd Battalion and the 123rd Artillery Unit.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Clinton says Egypt must build on revolt, embrace democracy, human rights.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Updated with new story, photos, links. Reports of protesters shot dead by security forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi.

Monday, February 14, 2011  There is so much turmoil in Egypt that it is hard not to ask, "how will this affect me?"

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Egypt military vows to hand over power to elected civilians, to stick to Israel peace deal

Friday, February 11, 2011  Updated with new story, links. Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after President Hosni Mubarak resigned as president.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Obama questions credibility of Egypt's power transition, calls for explanation to the people

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Updated: New story, related links. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he is transferring power to his vice president, Omar Suleiman, but will not leave the country.