Culver Names Members of Rebuild Iowa Commission to Assess Impact

Iowa Governor Chet Culver gives his Condition of the State of Iowa address to a joint session of the 82nd General Assembly Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at the State Capitol in Des Moines. (Photo by The Gazette/Brian Ray)

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By Bree'Ann Hildreth

Story Created: Jul 5, 2008 at 4:06 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2008 at 4:06 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - Governor Culver has named the members of a commission created to assess the impact of severe weather and flooding in Iowa.

Culver says the group's chairman will be Adjutant Gen. Ron Dardis of the Iowa National Guard.

The governor says the commission's work will require the experience and talents of people from a wide range of backgrounds.

The group consists of people from across Iowa and includes Democrats, Republicans and independents.

The commission is asked to provide a report to Culver within 45 days on the impact the storms and flooding have had on the state.

It will also provide a long-term strategy for rebuilding by November 1st.

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