Message From the Governor and Lt. Governor

Dear Iowans:

Iowans have met many challenges over the past couple of years. Together, we've faced historic natural disasters like ice storms, tornadoes and floods. And along with the rest of the nation, we are enduring a historic economic recession.

But as Iowans do, we meet challenges head-on and come out stronger than ever before.

As Iowa faces the current economic challenges, we are working hard to hold the line on state government spending while we also find ways to create and retain jobs. One part of that effort is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama.

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