Tough Budget Ahead for the Iowa Legislature

A panel of financial experts sees “turbulence” in Iowa’s economy and has slightly reduced its prediction of how much tax revenue the state will collect.

Nativity Display Bumped from Nebraska Capitol

A Nativity is on display on the first-floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol…for now.

Cell Service Improved in SD

While the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has no authority over cell phone companies for rates or coverage, they have taken many complaints in the past over poor service.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Says Scams Abound

Consumer complaints were a common issue among Attorneys General at their recent national convention.

SD Bankers Not Worried About Expected Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve Board is expected to raise the prime interest rate at their meeting this week.

Another Strong Month for Yankton City Sales Tax

The City of Yankton appears to be closing in on a solid year for sales tax revenues.

Jacks Stretch Streak

South Dakota State got another balanced offensive attack in turning a back-and-forth game into another blowout at Frost Arena on Sunday, as the Jackrabbits downed UC Santa Barbara 86-68 for their 21st consecutive home win.

Huskers, Cyclones Win

Nebraska and Iowa State were both winners in Sunday men’s basketball action.

SDSU Women Grab Road Win

A 7-4 run to finish the game helped the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team to a 53-51 nonconference win over Creighton Saturday night in front of 1,023 fans at D.J. Sokol Arena.

USD Winning Streaks Snapped

Both the South Dakota women and Coyote men had basketball winning streaks snapped Saturday in Vermillion.