SDSU Pitcher Honored

South Dakota State University relief pitcher Talon Jumper was honored Monday as the Summit League Pitcher of the Week, after helping lead the Jackrabbits to a series victory at Western Illinois.

Hall of Famers Square Off

Hall of Fame players Paul Molitor and Ryne Sandberg were managing against each other, making the spring training game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies a unique matchup.

Lead Poisoning Continues to Trouble Iowa

A few recent incidents are serving as a reminder that childhood lead poisoning continues to be a serious concern in Iowa.

Health Insurance Company Failure Raises Questions

CoOportunity Health seemed to have a bright future, insuring 120-Thousand residents of Iowa and Nebraska.

Iowa Farmer Appointed to Environmental Protection Commission

A western Iowa farmer who Governor Terry Branstad has appointed to the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission took questions about water quality from a state senate committee.

Debate Continues Over Helmet Law

A filibuster against a bill to repeal Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law will continue this week. Senator Mike Gloor of Grand…

House Democrats Prioritize Transportation Reauthorization

House Democratic leaders Rosa DeLauro, Peter DeFazio and Louise Slaughter want Congress to prioritize Transportation Reauthorization Legislation over Trade Promotion Authority.

U.S. Trade Representative Makes Case Against Indonesian Restrictions

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman is asking the World Trade Organization to develop a dispute settlement panel to look at Indonesia’s import restrictions on U.S. agricultural products including beef.

Legislation to Allow Corporate Dairy and Swine Operations in North Dakota

North Dakota Farmers Union leaders and members are concerned about a measure that just passed the state legislature to allow non family corporations to own dairies and swine operations on no more than 640 acres of land or one square mile.

Measure to Clarify Pesticide Regulation Approved in Committee

Late last week the House Agriculture Committee approved and sent on the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act legislation of 2015.