Human Trafficking Bill Hung Up

A bill cracking down on human trafficking is now tied up in partisan bickering in Washington.

Butterfly Population Lower

Several groups across Iowa are working together to address the declining population of monarch butterflies.

Mentally Ill the Topic of Senate Debate in Iowa

Senators this week had an often bitter debate over the future of care for Iowans with acute mental illnesses.

Violence in Middle East Threatens Faith Community

A Nebraska Congressman worries that violence in the Middle East threatens the existence of an ancient faith community.

Hughes Fails, But Twins Win

Phil Hughes failed to last two innings for the second time in as many spring outings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Tuesday.

Split Decision For GPAC Quartet

There were four teams from the Great Plains Athletic Association in action Thursday at the national NAIA men’s basketball tourney in Missouri with two surviving the open round games.

GPAC Women Move On

Both GPAC women’s basketball teams in action at the national NAIA tourney in Sioux City Thursday moved on with first round victories.

Cyclones Nip Texas

Monte Morris rose up and hit an 18-foot jumper at the buzzer, capping a 12-0 closing run that lifted No. 13 Iowa State to a 69-67 victory over Texas in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament Thursday night.

Hawkeyes, Gophers Ousted

Iowa and Minnesota were eliminated from the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament in second round losses Thursday.

South Dakota Girls Seek Title

The South Dakota girls high school basketball tournaments began Thursday at three venues.