New Group To Manage Water Drainage

Members have now been named to the newly formed “River Basin Natural Resource District Oversight Advisory Task Force.”

Twins Rained Out In Boston

The Minnesota Twins game at the Boston Red Sox was postponed on Monday because of wet grounds and a forecast of heavy rain during the day.

Nebraska Governor on Death Penalty Repeal

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts needed to change the votes of three senators to sustain his veto of the bill ending capital punishment in Nebraska.

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Promising

An Iowa State University researcher will travel to Seattle this week to discuss a promising study about memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

Iowa Legislators Continue Budget Work

Negotiators have struck a tentative deal on a state budget “framework” for Iowa.

Farm Rescue Taking Applications

Farm Rescue is now taking applications for families needing help with their haying or even harvesting activities.

American Petroleum Institute Weighs in on Volume Requirements

The American Petroleum Institute is weighing in on EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations released Friday.

Biodiesel Producers Pleased with Volume Requirements

The biodiesel industry is pleased with EPAs volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Cattlemen Group Still Working for Tax Reform

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is still working to achieve a permanent Section 179 exemption as part of tax reform.

Ethanol Producer Disappointed by EPA Volume Requirements

Ethanol producer POET is disappointed with EPA’s volume requirements under the Renewable Fuels Standard.