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  • News Governor Branstad Signing - photo from Megan Ramirez

    Local disabled girl delivers personal note to Iowa governor

    After students in her mom’s class worked to raise money for her therapy dog, Madison Ramirez was on hand to meet Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as he signed proclamations at the capitol.

  • Politics Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivers 2013 State of the State

    Gov. Quinn delivers Illinois State of the State address

    Transcript of remarks from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as he delivered the annual State of the State address Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

  • Politics

    Video: Gov. Branstad answers your questions

    Here’s how Iowa Governor Terry Branstad answered your questions about gun control, Amtrak and the success of the state government.

  • Politics Iowa Governor Terry Branstad delivers the 2013 Condition of the State address January 15, 2013.

    ‘Conditon of the State’ address pushes health, tax relief and education reform

    Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said the state has more work to do on education reform and property tax relief for its citizens.

  • News Narcisse

    Former Iowa candidate is groom whose wedding balloon crashed

    A man who ran as an independent candidate to become Iowa’s governor was the groom whose wedding balloon crashed in California.

  • Politics Bill Daley (photo courtesy The White House)

    Bill Daley mulling potential run to be Illinois governor

    Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley is considering a run for the Illinois governorship in 2014, potentially challenging Gov. Pat Quinn.

  • Crime death penalty

    Iowa senator plans to introduce death penalty legislation

    The Iowa legislature may revisit the issue of the death penalty when it reconvenes in January.

  • News Branstad

    Governor encourages Iowans to volunteer

    Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds are hoping to inspire more Iowans to volunteer.

  • News / Politics / Sports

    Bill to Resurrect IL Horse Racing Dies at Governor’s Hand

    Citing a lack of oversight today Illinois Governor Pat Quinn struck down legislation that would allow slot machines at horse…

  • News

    Ticket Information: Romney Returning to Scott County

    Link to ticket information on Romney’s website. The Scott County Republican Party is pretty busy these days, and things are…

  • News Iowa Governors Mansion

    Mold forces Iowa governor to leave mansion

    Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and his wife, Chris, were forced to move out of their residence at the governor’s mansion in Des Moines because of black mold.

  • Crime / News / Politics

    Blagojevich speaks out before heading to prison

    Wednesday is the last full day of freedom for Rod Blagojevich and he will be holding a press conference on his front lawn for one more moment in the spotlight.