No Speed Limit Change, But Texting Bill Advances

A bill that would have raised the speed limit on Iowa’s interstates has hit a dead end in the Iowa Senate, but legislators are advancing bills targeting those caught texting and driving on Iowa roads.

Electoral Vote Change Bill Clears Hurdle

A measure proposing Nebraska revert to the winner-take-all distribution of presidential electors has cleared an important hurdle, yet still faces an uncertain future.

Winter Slow To Exit

Spring officially arrives in just over two weeks but it is starting to appear that winter won’t make a graceful exit.

Twins Top Gophers

Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor could have made it easier on his former college team if his B squad wasn’t so good.

Vikings Deal Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed with the Buffalo Bills to trade quarterback Matt Cassel next week for an undisclosed draft pick.

Husker Losing Streak Continues

Rayvonte Rice scored 23 and led Illinois to a badly needed win over Nebraska Wednesday, 69-57.

GPAC Names Season Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced year end honors for men’s and women’s basketball.

Summit Stars To NCAA Event

The NCAA has announced the participants that will compete in the 2015 NCAA men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships, including three Summit League athletes.

Timberwolves Fall Again

Kenneth Faried had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets win their second straight since firing coach Brian Shaw, 100-85 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Iowa Girls Tourney Continues

Wednesday’s action in the Iowa girls high school basketball tourney included results in three classes.