More Power Lines Going Underground

As the growth in electric customers and consumption continues for Southeastern Electric, they are upgrading and protecting their system by putting more power lines underground.

Jacks Make It Five Straight

All 14 Jackrabbits on the roster played, 10 of them scored and five of them scored in double figures, as South Dakota State closed its three game homestand with an 82-53 win over Fort Wayne on Wednesday.

SDSU Women Get Road Win

Senior Megan Waytashek led South Dakota State to a 74-61 win over Western Illinois Wednesday night in Summit League women’s basketball action at Western Hall.

Timberwolves Match Worst Start

Chandler Parsons scored 22 points, and the Dallas Mavericks hit 11 3-pointers while cruising to a 98-75 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Rubio Injury Worse Than Thought

The Minnesota Timberwolves say point guard Ricky Rubio’s right ankle injury was “far worse” than a high ankle sprain.

Former Iowa Coach Dies

Former Iowa and Utah head football coach Ray Nagel has died at age 87.

Bill Introduced to Change Poker From Gambling to Skill

District 40 Senator, Tyson Larson, wants to change poker from gambling to a game of skill.

Search On For U Of I President

The president of the Iowa Board of Regents promises an open search that includes a lot of input for the new University of Iowa president to replace Sally Mason who is retiring at the end of July.

Water Suit Called An Insult To Family Farmers

An Iowa State Representative says managers of the Des Moines Water Works have insulted “every family farmer in northwest Iowa” by threatening to sue three counties over nitrate pollution in the Raccoon River.

Online Voter Registration For Iowans

The Iowa Voter Registration Commission is moving ahead with plans to let all eligible Iowa voters with a state-issued photo I-D register to vote online, but it will be up to the Iowa Department of Transportation to determine just when it can start.