MVFC Tabs Season Honors

The Missouri Valley Football Conference has announced its top honors and they include RB Marshaun Coprich of Illinois State; DB Deiondre’ Hall of UNI; QB Aaron Bailey of UNI; DE Andrew Van Ginkel of South Dakota and coach Bob Nielson of Western Illinois.

Jacks Extend Streak

South Dakota State ran its season-opening winning streak to six Wednesday with a 77-66 win over Cleveland State in the Mayan Division Championship in the Cancun Challenge.

Augie Sports Teams Soaring

In the first set of the 2015-16 Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings, Augustana is in seventh with 135 points.

Timberwolves Top Hawks

Zach LaVine had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds in place of the injured Ricky Rubio as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks with a 99-95 Wednesday night

Wild Nipped By Canucks

Radim Vrbata (rah-DEEM’ vuhr-BAH’-tuh) scored twice as the Vancouver Canucks held off the Minnesota Wild 3-2 Wednesday night.

Group Gathers to Protest Refugee Policy in Iowa

Around 50 people gathered outside the state capitol in Des Moines to rally against Governor Terry Branstad’s order blocking Syrian refugees from settling in Iowa.

Expect More Security at UNL – Iowa Game

Husker fans are being urged to arrive early at the Nebraska-Iowa game Friday.

Typical Shopping Year in Iowa

An Iowa State University economist says the signs are pointing to an average holiday season for retailers this year.

SD Blue Ribbon Task Force Differences

While the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education has been delivered to Governor Dennis Daugaard, details of the legislative plan associated with it are still being worked on.

New Sr James Care Center Dedicated in Yankton

The newly expanded Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton was officially dedicated and blessed this week.