Image Source: WNAX

University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Delayed

University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Delayed

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Talks Transition

Governor Branstad Talks Transition

League of Nebraska Municipalities Argues Against Changes to Public Financing

The League of Nebraska Municipalities is arguing against limits on a type of financing.

SDSU to Help Fund Animal Disease Research Lab

Updating and expanding the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab in Brookings will be a priority next year.

Passage of WRDA Conference Report Applauded, Funding Eyed

Over the weekend the Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act Conference report already passed by the House. Waterways Council…

NCBA Pleased with Passage of SPCC Rule Change in WRDA

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association leaders are pleased with passage of the Waterways Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation’s Act. It included…

Trump Selects Secretary of Energy

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become Secretary of Energy. Although Perry comes from an…

ICON Sets Policy for 2017

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska wrapped up their recent convention by passing several resolutions, including one asking the State Brand…

MN Milk Producers Set Policy and Elect New Leader

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association set policy and elected a new president at their recent state convention. Dave Buck, who…

Education Issues Still on the Table for the 2017 SD Legislature

While South Dakota legislators should not have the intense debates over taxes and funding like last session, there will still be education issues on the table.

Recent Headlines

2 weeks ago in Local

October 3, 2025 The Friday News Round-Up

FEDERAL SHUTDOWN LEAVES SOUTH DAKOTANS GUESSING AS AGENCIES OFFER UNEVEN GUIDANCE SOUTH DAKOTA (South Dakota Searchlight) – The federal government…

2 weeks ago in Local

October 1, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN BEGINS AS NATION FACES NEW PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY WASHINGTON, D.C.  (AP) – Plunged into a government shutdown, the…

3 weeks ago in Local

September 24, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

SOUTH DAKOTA LAWMAKERS APPROVE $650 MILLION PRISON PROJECT PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / SD Searchlight) – After 144 years, South…

3 weeks ago in Local

LEGISLATURE’S PRISON VOTE WILL CAP DECADES OF DEBATE

PIERRE, S.D. (Kevin Killough / South Dakota NewsWatch)  – The South Dakota Legislature convenes Tuesday for a special session to…

3 weeks ago in Local

September 22, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

$20 MILLION DISPUTED GUN RANGE TO OPEN IN EARLY NOVEMBER PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) –…