Joni Ernst Sworn In As Iowa’s New Senator

Republican Joni Ernst says she’s “honored and humbled” to be the first woman from Iowa to serve in congress.

Iowa To Have Conversation On Income Taxes

House Republicans hope to advance an alternative way for Iowans to file their state income taxes, but Republican Governor Terry Branstad says the reality is Democrats in the Iowa Senate won’t go for the idea.

Low Gas Prices May Not Be All Good News

While gasoline is selling below two-dollars a gallon in some cities across the northern plains, the great news for motorists is cause for alarm for investors.

Who Pays The Most Taxes In Nebraska?

The OpenSky Policy Institute wanted to check out the perception by folks in urban Nebraska that they subsidize taxes for those living in rural areas.

Cold Conditions To Continue

It looks like the area will see lots of wind and cold the next few days.

Meetings On Pesticides To Be Held

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and SDSU Extension are hosting a series of meetings around the state to certify private pesticide applicators.

Woods To Chair Yankton County Commission

Todd Woods was elected Chairman of the Yankton County Commission for 2015.

South Dakota PUC Denies Tribe’s Request

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has denied a request from the Yankton Sioux Tribe to dismiss the Keystone XL pipeline re-certification application.

Expanded Broadband Proposed

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has said he’ll push again this year for legislation that would somehow speed up broadband service and expand its reach in Iowa.

Water Quality Problems For Iowa Utility

Iowa’s largest water utility may soon file a lawsuit challenging the state’s voluntary approach to dealing with farm fertilizer run-off.