Tuition Hike for the University of Iowa

The Iowa Board of Regents gave final approval to the proposal to increase the tuition at the University of Iowa by three percent next fall.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; Big Adjustment to Washington

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says adjusting to life in the United States Senate in Washington has been challenging at times.

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith; Waiting on Details of the Transportation Bill

Congress is ready to agree on a multi year transportation bill.
The bill would spend over three hundred billion dollars over the next six years, and replace a series of over thirty five short term extensions.

No Child Left Behind, Left Behind; SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem voted for the Every Student Succeeds Act, which represents the first major education overhaul since No Child Left Behind in 2002…

“Time to Repeal Obamacare”; SD Senator John Thune

It is time for the US Senate to move on repealing the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Yankton County Picks New Web Provider

After months of consideration and several presentations, the Yankton County Commission has picked a new web site provider.

Iowa Universities Need More Money for Faculty Pay

The leaders of the three state universities in Iowa are asking the Governor to set aside more state tax dollars for the schools, not for new buildings, but new faculty and support for general operations.

Iowa Business Leaders See Improvements

The quarterly survey of the leaders of Iowa’s largest businesses shows a brighter outlook for the next six months.

Jacks Bounce Back

South Dakota State bounced back from its first loss of the season with a win Wednesday night at Frost Arena.

Hawkeyes In Challenge Win

Peter Jok scored 24 points, including a 3 with 25 seconds left in overtime, and Iowa rallied to beat Florida State 78-75 on Wednesday night to seal the Big Ten/ACC Challenge for its league.