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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Governor Branstad says he's still hopeful there might be action on the issue.

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.

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.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The plan would increase the number of medical residencies in Iowa and try to reduce frivolous medical suits.

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.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  New program could be big help for first time home buyers in the state.

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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Coalition formed in Iowa to urge a tax increase for roadway improvements in the state.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Governors in Illinois and Iowa still working out details of new healthcare exchanges.

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.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Jonathan McMichael, 15, of Wever, Iowa is being recognized as one of Iowa's 2012 Lifesaving Award Honorees Friday at the Iowa State Fair.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.