New Iowa House Speaker

One of the final panes in the legislature’s “glass ceiling” has been broken. Members of the Iowa House of Representatives formally elected the first woman to serve as the speaker of the House.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Seeking Petition Signatures

South Dakota republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem has issued an online request for help in getting the petition signatures she needs to get on the ballot again.

Clean Fuel Incentives Available in Nebraska

The Nebraska Energy Office is offering rebates for clean-burning fuel vehicles.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Calls for Higher Teacher Pay & Sales Tax Increase

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has endorsed the findings of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education, in calling for higher teacher pay.

SD Bill to Help Rural Healthcare Providers

While big issues like teacher pay and Medicaid expansion will dominate this session of the South Dakota legislature, many lawmakers will have their own bills to introduce.

Yankton School Board Hears Facilities Update

The Yankton School Board got an update last night on the comprehensive facilities study that is underway in the district.

Record Viewership For Viking Loss

The Seahawks’ comeback win over the Vikings is the most-watched early Sunday NFL wild-card game on record.

Final FCS Ratings Set

The South Dakota State University football team holds a spot in the top 20 of both major season-ending Football Championship Subdivision polls.

Poll Leaders Keep Spots

Kansas and Connecticut remain the top rated men’s and women’s college basketball teams with some area teams getting notice.

Augie Stars Reap Rewards

Basketball players from Augustana have earned weekly honors in the Northern Sun Conference South Division.