Augie Stars In Spotlight

Augustana softball, the top-ranked team in the Central Region, swept the region’s highest honors with Sarah Kennedy being named Daktronics Central Region Player of the Year and Jenelle Trautmann Pitcher of the Year.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Hopeful for Override of Veto for State Gas Tax Increase

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are working to convince State Senators to vote for an override of the Governor’s Veto on the gas tax increase legislation.

EPA Submits Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations

The Environmental Protection Agency has sent its proposal for renewable fuel volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Highway Trust Fund Expires at the End of the Month

The Highway Trust Fund expires May 31, so time is running out for Congress to pass an extension to fund road and bridge projects.

Biofuels Supporters Rallied in Watertown

Ethanol industry representatives attempted to get President Obama’s attention to talk biofuels policy while he was in Watertown, South Dakota Friday.

Federal Transportation Bill Expires at the End of the Month

The often extended federal transportation bill expires again at the end of May, and it looks like there will be another extension.

Iowa Reaches Agreement on School Funding

Iowa legislators hope to wrap up the 2015 session this week, as they are now in overtime.

Yankton City Commission to Learn of Proposed Agreement with B-Y Water

Yankton City Commissioners will get the details of a proposed agreement with B-Y Water that could speed up development near the city.

May is Beef Month

May is Beef Month, and Buck Wehrbein is the chairman of the Nebraska Beef Council and says people can be very proud of the quality and quantity of beef produced in the region.

Iowa Doctor Says Premature Babies Can Survive With Proper Care

A University of Iowa study of thousands of premature births nationwide shows some babies born as early as 22 weeks have a reasonable chance of survival.