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GOP Battles For Senate Control

Control of the US Senate will be up for grabs in this year’s mid-term election.

Nebraska President Leaving

University of Nebraska President J-B Milliken says he’s proud of the steps the four-campus university system has made in the ten years he has been here.

Bill Would Deal With Personnel Issues

Democrats in the Iowa Senate have approved a bill that deals with a wide range state personnel management issues like the so-called “do not hire” list as well as confidential settlements with laid off state workers.

Broadband Bill Fails

One of Republican Governor Terry Branstad’s priorities for the 2014 Iowa legislative session dramatically failed to pass the Republican-led Iowa House.

Iowa Legislative Session Winding Down

The Iowa legislature appears to be in wind-down mode.

Minnesota Proposes Payday Loan Limits

People in tough financial straits could only take out four so-called “payday loans” per year, under a bill that passed the Minnesota House Thursday.

Iowa Nixes Turkey Tribute

The animal rights group “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” or PETA, wants to erect a 10-foot tall monument near a Sioux City highway where several hundred turkeys died in a truck rollover earlier this month.

Situation In Ukraine Volatile

A Nebraska Congressman says Ukraine’s internal struggles prevent it from mounting a better defense against Russian aggression.

Yankton County Imposes Burn Ban

The Yankton County Commission has imposed a total burn ban on the county. The commission held a special meeting Friday…

Twins Game Postponed

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins on Sunday was postponed because of rain. No makeup date has been set.

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