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Iowa Could Produce More Wind Energy

A report released by the American Wind Energy Association predicts Iowa could produce 40-percent of its energy needs from wind power within five years.

Iowa Casino Revenues Improve

Iowa Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says Iowa’s state-licensed casinos saw a bit of a turnaround in revenue in the fiscal year that ended on June 30th.

Nebraska Fraternity Suspended

A longtime fraternity on the Lincoln campus of the University of Nebraska has been suspended.

Twins Smashed In Oakland

Jake Smolinski homered twice for four RBIs, Josh Reddick hit a grand slam and the Oakland Athletics slugged past the Minnesota Twins 14-1 on Sunday.

Royals Pad Lead

Danny Duffy took a shutout into the ninth inning in the longest outing of his career, and the surging Kansas City Royals beat Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sunday.

KC Recalls Former Twin

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Yohan Pino from Triple-A Omaha and optioned reliever Brandon Finnegan to their top farm club.

Walk Away From Yankton Minimum Security Unit Found

An inmate from the Yankton Minimum Security Unit has been found.

Niobrara Woman Drowns in the Missouri River

A Niobrara woman died after falling into the Missouri River.

One Killed in Single Vehicle Rollover in McCook County

One man died in a single vehicle roll over in McCook County.

Names Released in Hutchinson County Fatal Accident

Names have been released in a fatal accident near Parkston SD.

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