Office of the Governor

Governor Culver announced four new disaster assistance programs for small businesses and landlords impacted by the 2008 storms and floods, as well as improvements to the duplication of benefits policy for homeowners. The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) worked closely with business leaders and landlords across the state to develop the programs. Details >>

Governor Chet Culver presented 11 Sullivan Brothers Awards of Valor at a special ceremony November 12 in the rotunda of the State Capitol. The awards were bestowed upon sworn peace officers and firefighters for their efforts in saving the lives of their fellow Iowans. See the press release for a list of the award winners.

A new interactive map and online database helps the public see projects across Iowa receiving support from I-JOBS, the program that is investing in communities to improve infrastructure and support jobs without raising taxes. Follow I-JOBS and what it means in all 99 counties here.

Governor Culver and his colleagues from across the nation have teamed up with Sesame Street to raise awareness about flu prevention. To listen to a new public service announcement featuring Governor Culver and Elmo, click here. For additional information on how you can prevent the flu, visit www.flu.gov or the Iowa Department of Public Health.