Farm Bureau Maps EPA’s Authority

Maps released by the American Farm Bureau show how the Environmental Protection Agency will radically expand its jurisdiction under the Waters of the U.S.

Program Seeks To Find Employment For Disabled

When it comes to hiring people living with disabilities, South Dakota has an employment rate of 49.1 percent.

Highway Patrol To Police Powwow

The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe has invited the South Dakota Highway Patrol to once again be a part of their annual Powwow event this weekend.

Yankton Fills Teacher Openings

While there are still school districts in South Dakota looking to fill teaching vacancies, the Yankton School District has all of their teachers under contract.

Clean Air Rules Being Challenged

The recent release of new clean air rules from the Environmental Protection Agency are being studied and attacked legally.

Minnesota Schools Allowed To Start Early

The legislature has given all Minnesota school districts permission this year only to start classes before Labor Day because the holiday falls so late — and a new survey shows about a third will do it.

Doubts About Need For Psychological Bed Space

The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services says he’s “not sure” there’s a need for more in-patient psychiatric bed space in Iowa for adults suffering from acute mental illnesses.

Search For University President Continues

The 21-member committee charged with recommending finalists to become the new president at the University of Iowa conducted interviews with the nine remaining candidates over the last two days.

Nebraska State Fair Approaches

The start of the Nebraska State Fair is around the corner.

Transportation Bill Touted

US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx promoted a six-year transportation bill passed by the Senate during a stop in Nebraska.