Groups Disappointed with Clean Water Rule

Common Sense Nebraska, a coalition of farm and business and consumer groups, is expressing concern with Clean Water Rule released…

LB 176 Dead in Nebraska Unicameral

LB 176 is dead for this year in the Nebraska Unicameral. The bill was an attempt to change the state’s…

Bird Flu Costs Rising in Iowa

The cost of the Avian Influenza outbreak is rising daily in Iowa. As of Wednesday another 1 million commercial layers…

SD Livestock Auction Markets Address Lameness and Handling

Updates on technology, livestock health and animal welfare practices will headline the South Dakota Livestock Auction Market Association Convention this…

Franken Returns from Cuba

Minnesota Senator Al Franken is wrapping up a nearly week-long trip to Cuba as part of a congressional delegation that’s exploring ways the U.S. can expand trade opportunities with the island nation.

Iowa Universities to Address Sexual Assault

The board that governs the three state universities in Iowa will discuss creating a campus safety and security sub-committee at its meeting next week in Ames.

Egg Prices Rise in Response to Avian Flu

Consumers are seeing some grocery prices rise as the price of eggs used by food manufacturers has more than tripled in recent weeks due to the avian influenza outbreak in 16 states.

Death Penalty Repealed in Nebraska

Nebraska lawmakers debated repeal of the death penalty for three and a half hours before finally voting to override Governor Pete Ricketts’ veto.

Avian Flu Continues Throughout Region

State officials’ hopes have been dashed that avian flu is tapering off in Minnesota.

Iowa Jobless Rate Down

A record number of Iowans were working last month, according to a new report from Iowa Workforce Development.