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Iowa Legislators Looking at Possible Budget Cuts

The latest revenue estimate for the State of Iowa next year is projecting another decrease of one hundred million dollars from earlier forecasts.

SD Board of Regents Report Shows University Spending Effeciencies

A report by the South Dakota Board of Regents compared spending on students by each university, then comparing them to similar institutions.

Final Deadline in St Paul

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has given Republicans until noon today to reach agreement with him on health insurance premium relief

USD Women Top Red Raiders

Six Coyotes scored in double figures to lead South Dakota to a 100-57 rout of Northwestern College (Iowa) Thursday evening in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Carew To Have Operations

Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew is preparing to receive a new heart and undergo a kidney transplant.

Sioux Falls Tourney Honored

The Summit League Basketball Championships and the Sioux Falls Sports Authority earned national recognition as a 2016 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management Magazine.

Iowa ABD Shows Alcohol Sales Up Four Percent

Iowa ABD Shows Alcohol Sales Up Four Percent

Child Welfare Agencies Face Challenges Retaining Workers

Child Welfare Agencies Face Challenges Retaining Workers

Nebraska’s Average Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Set to Decrease in 2017

Nebraska’s average unemployment insurance tax rate is decreasing next year.

Few Details of Iowa Legislature Agenda Revealed

Few Details of Iowa Legislature Agenda Revealed

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