Starting a Small Town Revolution

One American small town is going to win a $500,000 makeover for their main street.

Iowa Water Plan Gets Federal Boost

The 97-million dollar grant announced for Iowa from the U-S Department of Housing and Urban Development will go toward flood reduction, but it will also be used for water quality improvement.

New Regional Administrator for the SBA

Betsy Markey has been appointed Region Eight Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Fine After Traffic Accident

Governor Pete Ricketts is fine after being involved in a traffic accident.

SD Legislators Look at Teacher Pay Options

South Dakota legislators have been talking about options for increasing teacher pay. While Governor Dennis Daugaard proposed a half cent sales tax increase to pay for them, no bill has yet been introduced.

Earlier Numbers for SD Lawmakers

The plan this year is for South Dakota legislators to have an idea of revenue and spending at least two weeks before the end of the session.

Minnesota Money for a SD Based Water Project

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has included sixteen million dollars for construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System in his bonding proposal he has given to the legislature.

Iowa House Pushes Two Percent for Schools

Iowa House Republicans have voted to increase the general level of state taxpayer support for Iowa’s public schools by two percent, starting July 1st.

SD Legislators Need to Keep an Eye on Property Taxes

While much attention in the South Dakota Legislature is focused on teacher pay and sales taxes, at least one lawmaker says they also have to look at rising property taxes.

Augie Tops National Ratings

For the first time in program history during the regular season, Augustana University men’s basketball is ranked No. 1 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.