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Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Cedar Rapids for Democratic Gov. Chet Culver next week.

Monday, April 12, 2010  A review by an actuarial firm of a Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance rate increase has determined the increase is justified.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has issued an emergency proclamation in five counties to provide snow removal assistance.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  Iowa Gov. Chet Culver's disaster proclamation will allow the state to help Audubon, Monona and Mills counties.

Thursday, October 08, 2009  Iowa Gov. Chet Culver says he'll sign an executive order cutting the state budget by 10 percent in response to a big drop in tax revenue.

Friday, September 25, 2009  Iowa Gov. Chet Culver says about 5,000 workers who had exhausted their unemployment benefits will receive another 13 weeks of assistance.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  The Iowa Department of Human Services says more suspicious injuries to children will be reviewed by a paid team of medical professional to try and stop preventable abuse.

Friday, December 05, 2008  The fledgling economy has created an uncertain future for the Vision Iowa program, which was suspended following this year's record flooding.