Changes for Nebraska Health Insurance Exchange

About 20,000 Nebraskans insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield Nebraska through the federal marketplace will have to go shopping for new plans.

Bad Weather Timing Hurts Nebraska Corn Crop

While the U-S-D-A is projecting a record corn harvest, an expert with the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension says that forecast likely will not apply in Nebraska.

Iowa Encourages Disabled Voters

Iowa’s commissioner of elections is touting efforts to help those with disabilities vote. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke at a news conference in Des Moines.

Cedar River Crests in Cedar Rapids

Thousands of hours of effort to fill sandbags and temporary barriers to shore up the flood levee in Cedar Rapids appeared to have resulted in a good outcome for the state’s second largest city.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Waits for Next Year Funding

The lame duck session of Congress after the November election will mostly do housekeeping in anticipation of the new administration in January.

SD Legislators Mixed Reaction to Medicaid Expansion Proposal

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he will bring a proposal for Medicaid expansion to the 2017 legislature. That after failing to get enough support for a special session this summer.

Deadline Looming Friday, No Agreement on Federal Budget Extension

Congress has yet to agree to continue funding for the federal government beyond this Friday.

SD Substance Abuse Study Committee to Meet Again

A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature has decided to meet again next month and see if they can help find some solutions.

Twins Find Their Man?

Media reports indicate the Minnesota Twins may soon announce the hiring of Derek Falvey as head of baseball operations.

Husker, Hawkeye Earn Awards

Weekly football awards from the Big Ten Conference this week include honors for a Nebraska Cornhusker and an Iowa Hawkeye.