Searching for Long Term Solutions for the Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service and its shortcomings were the topic of a hearing yesterday of the US Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee. A number of problems have been documented for many years, with the latest being the closure of the emergency room at the IHS hospital on the Rosebud Reservation.

Testing Opt Out Bill Tabled in SD House Committee

While there won’t be a head on challenge to “Common Core” education standards in the South Dakota legislature this year, there will be bills dealing with some of its details.

SD House Committee Narrowly Passes Meningitis Vaccination Bill

The South Dakota House Health & Human Services Committee narrowly approved a bill that would add a meningitis vaccination to the list of mandated immunizations needed before a child could go to public schools.

Northeast Nebraska Disaster Preperation Group Meeting

The Northeast Nebraska Long Term Recovery Team (NNLTRT) has broadened their scope.

SD Senator John Thune; IHS Needs to be Accountable

The Indian Affairs Committee of the US Senate held a hearing yesterday dealing with the Indian Health Service and the problems they are having delivering services.

Jacks Sign 29

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Wednesday that 29 high school standouts officially committed to the Jackrabbits on National Signing Day, indicating they will further their educations at SDSU in the fall.

Coyote Coach Inks First Class

.South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson has announced the signing of 24 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent.

Huskers Gain Recruits

Nebraska had another good football recruiting class filled Wednesday, rated among the top 25 in the country by most analysts.

Hawks, Gophers Add On

Signing day Wednesday brought numerous high school football standouts to decide on playing college ball in the Big Ten Conference, including for Iowa and Minnesota.

Hawkeyes Grab Home Win

Jarrod Uthoff scored 14 points and Adam Woodbury had a career-high 15 rebounds to help No. 5 Iowa roll past Penn State 73-49 on Wednesday night.