GPAC Honors Athletes

Weekly honors have been announced for Great Plains Athletic Association athletes in golf, baseball and softball.

Foster Parents Needed in South Dakota

Culturally diverse foster parents are needed across South Dakota to keep children in their own communities and to help siblings stay together.

Siouxland Boys and Girls Club Recognized Nationally

The Siouxland chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, which provides mentors to kids in parts of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, has won a national competition and a large cash grant.

Nebraska Attorney General Defends State Definition of Marriage

Nebraska’s Attorney General will be listening with great interest as the United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the issue of same-sex marriage.

Four Lanes for Nebraska Calls for Expressway Completion

A group of business concerns wants to see Nebraska make the final push to complete the Nebraska Expressway System.

Iowa Bird Flu Cases Continue to Pop Up

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to four probable cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in commercial poultry farms.

Forest Service to Swap Land With Private Owners

The South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association is monitoring a proposed land swap involving private land and U.S. Forest Service land.

Renewable Fuel Association Poll Finds Support for Standard

A poll of over 2,000 registered voters conducted by the Renewable Fuel Association shows that over 6 in 10 voters support a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.

Chipotle to Stop Using Genetically Modified Ingredients in Menu

Chipotle restaurants will quit using genetically engineered ingredients in their food.

Huether Not Talking About Future

Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether spent a full day last week in his hometown of Yankton, meeting with civic and school groups, giving advice on what could be done to make Yankton another “boomtown.”