Iowa Senator Expects Six Month Highway Bill

When Senators return from the August recess next month, they won’t likely take up tax extenders legislation or a highway bill until October.

China Distillers Market Variable

Renewable Fuel Association officials say China remains an unpredictable market, despite record dried distillers grains exports of nearly a million metric tons in June.

South Dakota Attorney General Against Waters of the U.S.

The twelve western states, including South Dakota, that are challenging the Waters of the U.S. rule have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.

Toxic Algae Found In Nebraska Lake

Toxic algae has been confirmed in Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County, Nebraska.

Loan Interest Rates Subject Of Ballot Questions

There are nine issues that could potentially be up to a vote on the South Dakota election ballot in 2016.

Hospitals Adjusting To Obamacare Changes

Hospitals and other health care providers have been adjusting to changes under the federal Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Yankton School Facilities To Be Studied

The Yankton School Board has approved a comprehensive study of the district’s facilities.

Governors Coming To Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has formed a non-profit group to raise at least one-and-a-half million dollars for a “family-friendly” National Governors Association meeting in Des Moines next summer.

Heineman Defends Death Penalty Record

Former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman is defending his position on the death penalty after reports that the state’s former prosecutor of death penalty cases says he was under the impression not to pursue executions over the past four years.

Turkey Farm Restocks

A turkey producer who’s the first in Iowa to restock after bird flu struck this spring says his operation had some advantages.