NGFA Works With Surface Transportation Board on Rail Issues

The National Grain and Feed Association is working closely with the Surface Transportation Board on rail policy issues. NGFA President…

Dakota Resources Gets Ten Million Dollar USDA Loan for Rural Development

A South Dakota development agency will get a ten million dollar, USDA loan to be directed to rural communities.

SD PUC in the Middle of Farm Tap Dispute

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is in the midst of a disagreement over natural gas service.

Yankton City Sales Tax Below Projections Again in November

It’s coming down to the wire for the City of Yankton and sales tax for the year.

Jacks Fall In Final Tuneup

South Dakota State saw three Jackrabbits reach double figures but fell, 89-77, at Wichita State Thursday evening in the final non-conference game of the year.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Debt Pay-down Plan Could Be Difficult

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump said the national debt, now standing at about nineteen and a half trillion dollars, could be paid down in four years.

Supporters Push for School Vouchers in Iowa

Advocates of a “voucher” program, so state tax dollars “follow the student” to a public OR private school, made their case to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Nebraska Colleges Adding Programs for Rural Lawyers

A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney hopes to encourage students to take up law in rural Nebraska counties.

New Energy Plan for the State of Iowa

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new energy plan for the state.

Nebraska Population Continues Steady Growth

The U.S. Census estimates released this week shows Nebraska’s population topped 1.9 million residents for the first time in history.