Support Grows for Repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard

API’s Bob Greco says his group, the Environmental Working Group, and Action Aid USA all want the RFS repealed.

Ag Land Prices Fading

The prices that farmers are receiving for commodities this year are much lower than recent history, and that is having an effect on the area’s land prices.

Bill to Roll Back Ag Land Values Stalls in Committee

A bill that would have rolled back ag land valuations in Nebraska to sixty five percent from the current seventy five percent was killed in the Revenue Committee this week.

Human Trafficking Bill Hung Up

A bill cracking down on human trafficking is now tied up in partisan bickering in Washington.

Butterfly Population Lower

Several groups across Iowa are working together to address the declining population of monarch butterflies.

Mentally Ill the Topic of Senate Debate in Iowa

Senators this week had an often bitter debate over the future of care for Iowans with acute mental illnesses.

Violence in Middle East Threatens Faith Community

A Nebraska Congressman worries that violence in the Middle East threatens the existence of an ancient faith community.

Hughes Fails, But Twins Win

Phil Hughes failed to last two innings for the second time in as many spring outings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Tuesday.

Split Decision For GPAC Quartet

There were four teams from the Great Plains Athletic Association in action Thursday at the national NAIA men’s basketball tourney in Missouri with two surviving the open round games.

GPAC Women Move On

Both GPAC women’s basketball teams in action at the national NAIA tourney in Sioux City Thursday moved on with first round victories.