Flat Tax Proposed In Iowa

The top Republican in the Iowa House says if Republicans win statehouse majorities in the House and the Senate this November, one item on his wish list for 2015 is a “flat” state income tax.

No Detasseling Job Available

A traditional summertime job around the Midwest for high school and college students won’t be offered in a section of northwest Iowa for the first time in decades.

Climate Change Task Force Meets

Members of a White House task force to address climate change met in Des Moines following previous gatherings in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

Nebraska Senate Race Set

It didn’t take long for Midland University President Ben Sasse to look past his Republican primary win in Nebraska toward…

Hicks Delivers In Clutch

Aaron Hicks delivered the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th and Phil Hughes struck out eight in six innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3..

Cruz Blast Beats Royals

Nelson Cruz has only two hits in 15 at-bats against the Kansas City Royals this season, both home runs.

Lynx Picked To Repeat

WNBA general managers are predicting the Minnesota Lynx to repeat as champions and Los Angeles’ Candace Parker as the top choice to earn the MVP award for a second straight year.

Good Start For Jacks, Coyotes

Thursday was a good opening day of Summit League track champions for South Dakota State and the University of South Dakota.

Diamond Honors For Augustana

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced its All-Region teams on Thursday afternoon and three from Augustana baseball were honored.

Larson And Kube Move On To November

Both candidates in the District 40 legislative race in Nebraska say they are ready for the run to November.