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Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says Iowa will honor Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta (Jinta) next week when he returns home to visit family and friends.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says if recommendations for new Iowa Supreme Court justices land on his desk before he leaves office, he won't hesitate to fill the three vacancies created by voters.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is calling for a $120 million tax cut for middle class Iowans, saying his plan stands in contrast to Republican Terry Branstad's support for business tax breaks.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says he has made orders for construction to begin on a new Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

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.

Friday, September 10, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says if he wins a second term, he'll push to expand stem cell research and ensure new health insurance programs for low-income children and others are maintained.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Iowans dealing with summer storms and flooding can now receive emergency food assistance in disaster areas.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is introducing a program called "Iowans Helping Iowans" that is intended to help families and businesses recover after the summer floods.

Monday, August 16, 2010  For some Iowa parents, the state's push for public preschool will come at a high cost.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Democratic Gov. Chet Culver and Republican challenger Terry Branstad have tentatively agreed to three debates in Sioux City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, although a Culver aide says some details need to be worked out.

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.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  A state audit says the former administrator of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division sought to discipline a state worker who reported potential misspending at the agency.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  In twin speeches to education groups, Gov. Chet Culver has said he'll push for a 4 percent increase in basic state aid to local schools if he wins another term.