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Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The debate rages on in Des Moines overa health care plan for Iowa.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Democrats are for Medicaid Expansion while Republicans are not.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Thousand of Iowa veterans are left uninsured by Governor Branstad’s refusal to expand Medicaid.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Branstad wants Iowa to be in the top 10 states for student standardized reading and math scores.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Governor Branstad's education plan could mean changes in the classroom.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Iowa Governor Branstad and Republican candidate for Iowa 2nd Congressional District campaigned in Ottumwa on Monday

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor toured the Agri-Industrial Plastics Co. in Fairfield on Wednesday

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a proclamation suspending state regulations and laws making it easier to transport hay, straw and stover to feed livestock.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Governor Branstad supports online sales tax proposal

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Lake Belva Deer had its dedication ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Governor Branstad was the dedication ceremony speaker

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  The six regional network hubs are the first major initiative of the new Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Advisory Council, a public-private partnership.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Plan announced could save the U.S. Postal Service an estimated half a billion dollars each year.