More Than Two Dozen Protest in Mason City Over Prestage Farms’ Proposal

A little more than two dozen people staged a protest outside City Hall in Mason City this (Monday) morning over the Prestage Farms proposal to place a $240 million pork processing plant in Mason City.

Head of The Water for Food Institute at NU Says The US is Doing a Better Job Managing Resources

The incoming head of the Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska says the United States is doing a better job managing its resources than other parts of the world.

Iowa House GOP Effort to ‘Defund’ Planned Parenthood Fails in Senate

All but one Democrat in the Iowa Senate have voted to block a bid by Republican legislators to “defund” Planned Parenthood. Under current law, Medicaid patients in Iowa can go to Planned Parenthood for contraceptives or reproductive health exams.

Sen. Grassley Says “Partisanship Best and Worst Thing to Happen in Washington.”

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the worst development during his 40-year career in congress has been “more partisanship,”

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard Says Drug Abuse is a Growing Problem

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says drug abuse is a growing problem in the state.

South Dakota Govenor Dennis Daugaard Still Considering Medicaid Expansion

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently met with the Federal Employee Defense Services (FEDS) discussing the next steps with Medicaid expansion in the state.

Twins Blow Leads, Fall In 16th

Bryce Harper tied it with a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning, pitcher Oliver Perez put down a bunt in the 15th that kept the game going and Chris Heisey homered in the 16th to give the Washington Nationals a wild 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Ventura Pitches Royals To Win

Yordano Ventura settled down after a shaky first inning, Eric Hosmer homered to continue his hot streak and the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 Sunday.

Season Ends For Wild

Jason Spezza scored his fourth goal of the series and added three assists, and goalie Kari Lehtonen and the Dallas Stars held off the Minnesota Wild 5-4 on Sunday to wrap up the first-round series in six games.

SDSU, USD Play Spring Games

Offense got the win for South Dakota State and defense claimed victory for South Dakota in spring football performances Saturday for the two state schools.