Congressman King Won’t Back Down

Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King isn’t backing down from statements he made during an appearance on a cable T-V talk show panel Monday.

Tough and Tense Time for Police Officers

St. Cloud Minnesota police chief Blair Anderson says this is a “tough and tense time” right now for police officers.

Iowa Tuition Increase Approved

The Board of Regents approved a tuition increase of 250 dollars for in-state students at the University of Iowa, Iowa…

Wright County Iowa Board of Supervisors Rezones Land for Prestage

The Wright County Iowa Board of Supervisors rezoned land on Highway 17 Monday from agricultural to industrial

Nebraska Delegates Not Part of RNC Voting Change

Nebraska delegates to the Republican National Convention were not part of an effort to change the voting process on the convention rules Monday.

SD Senator John Thune Not Attending National GOP Convention

One prominent South Dakota republican is a no show at his party’s national convention in Cleveland this week.

Trump Pence Ticket Friendly to Agriculture and Renewable Fuels.

Republicans at this week’s National Convention are expected to nominate Donald Trump for President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence for…

South Dakota Crop Ratings Drop, Heat Will Add Stress

South Dakota crop ratings dropped from last week for both corn and soybeans and may deteriorate further with this week’s…

NCBA Sets Policy Priorities at Summer Meeting

NCBA members held their summer business meeting last week in Denver focusing on policy priorities. Policy Division Chair Jennifer Houston…

Heat Stress to Cause Livestock Stress and Hurt Feedlot Gains

Extreme heat and humidity is forecast for the Northern Plains this week which will produce high heat indices and possible…