University of Iowa Students Surveyed on Rape

A survey conducted last year at the University of Iowa shows 1 in 5 female students said they were raped.

Adding the Numbers From a Hot Summer

Fall arrives today, and a climate report from the National Weather Service says this summer will be going out as the hottest ever recorded on the planet.

Cost of Corrections in Nebraska Rising

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he understands more money will have to be spent on Corrections to address problems which have arisen in the state prison system.

TPP Not Moving in Congress

It doesn’t look like Congress will start debate on the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement anytime soon.

SD River Basin Task Force Making Progress on Natural Resource Districts

he process to add natural resource districts to South Dakotas political map is continuing.

Minnesota Restaurant Owner Not Removing Sign

Dan Ruedinger, the owner of Treats Family Restaurant in Lonsdale Minnesota says he’s not taking down his “Muslims Get Out” sign.

Opponents Call for Moratorium on Livestock Confinements in Iowa

The recently-formed “Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture” is calling on state officials to issue a moratorium that forbids new construction or expansion of livestock confinements..

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Minnesota & Northern Iowa

Rains of 5 to 13 inches fell in a wide part of Minnesota into northern Iowa.

Banks Feeling the Squeeze from Low Ag Prices

Low commodity prices and dropping land prices are combining to put stress on producers, and the banks that finance them.

China to Open Market to U.S. Beef

China’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced that China’s ban on imports of U.S. beef has been officially lifted. This following…