Jacks Top Summit Poll

For the first time in school history, the South Dakota State men’s golf team was picked to win the 2016 Summit League title in a poll of the league’s head coaches.

Iowa Ag Officials Ask for Money to Fight Bird Flu

The state’s poultry industry and Iowa’s secretary of agriculture are asking legislators to set aside more money to prepare for the worst — like another outbreak of the bird flu.

Nebraska A.G. Asking for Prescription Drug Guidelines

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson is backing a legislative proposal to fight prescription drug abuse.

Nebraska Senators Filibuster Meningitis Vaccinations

A filibuster has prevailed and apparently killed a bill in the Nebraska legislature that would have required seventh grade students be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.

SD Retailers Keeping an Eye on the Legislative Session

The South Dakota Retailers Association, like a number of organizations, is keeping an eye on activity in the legislative session.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Tells Cash Short Counties; “Be Patient”

Counties looking for more money had some mixed success in the South Dakota legislature.

Lewis & Clark Wins Water Taste Test

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System won the best tasting water award at the contest held at the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems Annual meeting in Pierre last week.

SD Senator John Thune; Don’t Trust Iran With Nuclear Deal

South Dakota Senator John Thune has been very critical of President Obama and his strategy with Iran.

Rural Iowa Towns Struggle to Find Volunteer Firefighters

Continuing population declines are impacting Iowa’s smaller communities in many ways — including fire departments.

Nebraska Senators Debate Medicaid Expansion

Supporters of expanding Medicaid say its past time for Nebraskans to take advantage of the federal government’s promise to pay 90-percent of the cost.