Valley Honors Area Standouts

This week’s Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week include QB Eli Dunne of UNI; DT Kellen Soulek of South Dakota State; PK/P Miles Bergner of South Dakota; and QB Austin Simmons of South Dakota.

Special Session Possible in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he’s willing to call a special session before the November elections to address the rising health insurance premiums through MNsure.

Young Voters May Hold the Key to Iowa Races

Iowa’s secretary of state predicts “millennial” voters will decide this year’s election.

Best Winter Guess? Cold & Snowy

The best guesses for winter weather range from too close to call, to cold and snowy.

Late October and November are The Peak Time for Deer-vehicle Crashes in Minnesota

Late October and November are the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in Minnesota

Handful of Forums with Iowa Candidates to be Held This Month

A handful of forums featuring Iowa candidates seeking federal office are being held this month

Nebraska Conservation Officers Investigate Poaching Cases

Nebraska conservation officers are looking into two cases of big game animals killed illegally.

Nebraska Sees Surge in Voter Registration

There has been a surge of voter registration in Nebraska

Iowa Board of Regents Approve First Vote on Tuition Increase

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the first vote on a proposed two percent increase in tuition for students who are Iowa residents

Ethanol Groups Asks Congress to Extend Tax Measures

The Renewable Fuels Association is asking Congress to pass three tax extender measures for advance biofuels as part of the…