Nebraska Legislative Speaker Issues Reprimand

Nebraska Legislative Speaker Galen Hadley reprimanded Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha for statements he made during legislative debate.

Iowa Open Meetings Law Questioned

The president of the board that oversees Iowa’s three public universities says the Supreme Court ruling that redefined what constitutes an “open meeting” among public officials raises questions for his board.

Iowa Unemployment Rate Creeps Up

The state unemployment rate in Iowa moved up two-tenths of a percent in February to three-point-seven percent.

Minnesota Facing Teacher Shortage

Minnesota and neighboring states are in the midst of teacher shortages, especially in special education, science and math.

Iowa Population Growing, Rural Areas Shrinking

Dallas County in central Iowa remains the fastest growing in the state according to U-S Census Bureau estimates.

Nebraska Lawmakers Still Searching for Property Tax Relief

A Nebraska legislative committee has approved a revamped property tax relief bill and sent it to the full legislature for debate as the session winds to a close.

USD Professor Named President of American Indian Studies Association

Elise Boxer, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and Native American studies at the University of South Dakota, was recently elected president of the American Indian Studies Association.

Residents of Callaway Minnesota Return Home After Truck – Train Accident

The evacuation of Callaway Minnesota has been lifted and all roads are re-opened.

Nebraska Public Health Officials Watching for Infectious Diseases

While the season for influenza may be winding down, public health officials are watching other possible infectious diseases.

SD GOP Chair Pam Roberts Appointed to Board of Regents

Governor Dennis Daugaard has appointed Pam Roberts of Pierre to the Board of Regents. She will replace long time Regent Terry Baloun of Sioux Falls who is retiring.