Study Shows Iowa Schools Using Penny Tax

A new study shows a one-cent statewide sales tax has helped Iowa schools address overdue facility and equipment needs.

Coyotes Win Showdown

South Dakota’s Matt Mooney and South Dakota State’s Reed Tellinghuisen put on a shooting display, but it was three consecutive 3-pointers by Mooney down the stretch that was the difference in the Coyotes’ 91-89 win against the Jackrabbits before a record crowd of 5,265 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

More Flu Deaths in Minnesota

The flu turns deadly in Minnesota

I-Able; Iowa Launches New Program to Help the Disabled

State officials have launched I-Able — a new savings plan for Iowans who want to save for the care of a mentally or physically disabled family member.

Iowa Senate Committee Passes Bill Changing Public Collective Bargaining

The Senate Labor Committee debated for nearly 90 minutes before a bill to change Iowa’s collective bargaining law for public employee unions cleared the committee on a party-line vote.

MNsure Enrollment Sets Record

MNsure set a new open enrollment record.

Sioux Falls House Fire Claims One Life

Authorities say one person is dead after a house fire in Sioux Falls.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Pushing for Property Tax Cuts

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts made his case for a major change in how farmland is assessed during a legislative public hearing.

Iowa House Moves to Cut County Minimum Wage

Republicans on a committee in the Iowa House have voted to overrule four county-wide minimum wage rates that are higher than the state’s wage floor of $7.25 an hour.

Iowa Teachers Caught in Collective Bargaining Changes

Teachers in Iowa will also be affected by proposed changes in public collective bargaining laws.