GPAC Names Weekly Best

Player of the Week honors in basketball were announced by the Great Plains Athletic Conference Tuesday.

Mixed Outlook for Iowa Jobs

A survey of Iowa employers shows nearly a quarter of them expect to add workers in the first few months of 2016.

Putting Student Debt Before the Iowa Legislature

A member of the Iowa House is joining Democratic lawmakers from across the country in submitting resolutions to state lawmakers to discuss the issue of student debt.

Medicaid Deadline Extended for Iowa Providers

Governor Terry Branstad’s administration has essentially extended the deadline for Iowa health care providers.

Professor at UNK Honored for Research on Family Dynamics

A family studies professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is being recognized for her research on family dynamics around the world.

Better Economy Leads to More State Spending in SD Budget Proposal

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is proposing increased spending bolstered by better-than-expected revenues.

SD Avoiding the Worst of Opioid Drugs So Far

Attorneys General from across the country spent time at their convention last week talking about the spread of opioid drug issues.

Minnesota Producers Urged To Use Non Lethal Methods On Wolves

The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association along with USDA Aphis and the State Board of Animal Health held a recent workshop on…

NPPC Wants COOL Repealed

National Pork Producer Council leaders are urging Congress to quickly repeal mandatory country of origin labeling. That’s following the WTO…

NCBA Official Says Retaliation Means COOL Must Be Repealed

Monday the WTO ruled that Canada and Mexico are authorized to seek $1.01 billion dollars in retaliatory damages over the…