SDSU Wrestler Honored

For the second time this season, 157-pound Cody Pack has been named the Western Wrestling Conference Wrestler of the Week.

Lines Will Carry Wind Energy

A Sioux City tower manufacturer is partnering with a Texas-based company to build a 500-mile transmission line to carry electricity generated by Iowa wind turbines.

Higher Minimum Wage To Have Little Impact

An Iowa State University economics professor says the president’s executive order increasing the minimum wage federal contractors must pay employees will have little impact on most government contracts.

Tax Reform A Priority For Heineman

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says he remains willing to negotiate with legislators on a tax cut package this legislative session.

Controversial Sexual Orientation Bill Killed

The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee debated and defeated a bill that would have allowed businesses to refuse services to people based on their sexual orientation.

Tax Reform Bills Face Challenges

Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill says it could be a tug just getting some of those bills onto the floor for debate.

Common Core Debate Not Over

Representative Jim Bolin of Canton says there was good support in the House for his resolution that would have phased out the standards…

Governor Still Opposes Medicaid Expansion

One of the arguments in the legislature around the proposal to expand Medicaid coverage in South Dakota is the negative effect it would have, especially on smaller health care facilities.

Workshops To Encourage Rethinking Demolition

Two groups that specialize in recycling are joining forces for several workshops next month titled “Rethinking Demolition.”

Iowa Wetter Than A Year Ago

Things should look a lot different compared to last year when the State of Iowa starts its monthly water reports next month.