1. Population: 3,046,355 The Governor of Iowa Terry Branstad

2. Personal Life Birth: Spouse: Children/Grandchildren: Terry's wife Christine

3. Political Life Before Governor: Election: During Governor: The Republican Elephant

4. Contribution 1 Preschool program: What it does:

5. Contribution 2 Iowans children with the best education: What it does:

6. Lasting Importance I think Terry Branstad is one of the most well known governors of Iowa due to his power to help to help kids with school and lowering taxes.

7. Works cited "About The Governor." Web. 29 Mar. 2012.. "Best Schools in the Nation." Web. 29 Mar. 2012.. "Branstad Administration Unveils Iowa Preschool Program." Web. 29 Mar. 2012.. "Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad." Web. 29 Mar. 2012.. Janssen, Sarah, ed. The World Almanac. New York: Infobase Learning, 2012. Print.