Iowa Farmers Gearing Up For Planting Season

It won’t be long before Northwest Iowa farmers start planting with much of the early work expected around April 15 or 20.

Avian Flu Confirmed in Four States

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in operations in Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana and Missouri recently

Young Boy Missing in Missouri River

Emergency crews are searching the Missouri River at Yankton for a missing six year old boy.

Warmer Weather Means Ticks

The warmer weather is drawing more people outdoors, and tick season is on the way.

South Dakota Seeks Additional Workers

Workforce development is a major focus of many communities throughout the state.

Issues Remain For Iowa Legislature

While Iowa legislators are still struggling to find agreement on increasing aid to education, at least one other big issue will have to be decided before the session can wrap up.

Task Force To Begin Work

Initial appointments have been made to “The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students” by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard.

Budget Deal On House Agenda

Congressional republicans are set to begin work on budget bills when they return to Washington next week. Among the major…

Thune: Iran Agreement A Bad Deal

President Obama is now turning his efforts to selling the tentative deal reached with Iran last week in Switzerland.

More Issues At New Iowa Prison

It appears there is another problem at the not-yet-opened Iowa state prison in Fort Madison, along with new concerns from legislators that the facility may sit empty for months if cost overruns are not resolved before the legislature adjourns this spring.