GPAC Honors Soccer Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named its top soccer players of the week in both men’s and women’s play.

Changes To Iowa Snap Program

It now costs Iowa grocery stores and other businesses more to accept payments through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Iowa Lottery Moving To New Building

The head of the Iowa Lottery says his agency’s move into a new building is still scheduled to happen before the end of the year.

Heineman Names Nelson Lt. Governor

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says many factors led him to choose state Senator John Nelson, an attorney from Omaha, as his lieutenant governor for the final three months of his administration.

Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference Boosts Interest in Clean Energy

The Wind and Solar Conference in La Vista offers a large pool of resources for anyone interested in clean energy development.

CNA Training Program Aimed at Boosting Labor Pool

The Rural Rewards Program offers CNA certification to students in hopes to boost health care work force.

2013 Blizzard Makes Extreme Weather List

Last year’s blizzard made the American Meteorological Society’s list of extreme weather events and isn’t likely to be repeated.

South Dakota Schools Finish Student Headcount

Student head counts are in for state funding projections in South Dakota.

Gardy Sent Packing

The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons that included at least 92 losses in each of the last four years.

Former Twins Manager Ailing

The Minnesota Twins say former manager Tom Kelly is recovering after suffering what the team calls a minor stroke last week.