Iowa Legislature Funds Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Through June Of 2020

This week, Iowa State Lawmakers voted to fund for another year, the state’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program. Iowa Renewable Fuels…

South Dakota Spring Wheat Planting Is Delayed

Spring wheat planting is well behind in the northwestern corn belt due to the recent snow and flooded fields and…

Nebraska Groups Testify Against Property Tax Relief Legislation

This week three Nebraska Legislative committees held a hearing on a property tax relief measure, LB 289., co-sponsored by Revenue…

Sioux Valley Energy Adding Up the Storm Damages

Snow, wind, rain and ice caused extensive damage to the rural electric system of Sioux Valley Energy.

Minnesota Ag Department Detects Palmar Amaranth In Feed Screenings In Cow Manure

This week Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials found the invasive weed, Palmar Amaranth in cow manure in Redwood County. It…

Creation of Community College in Sioux Falls Questioned by Lawmakers

The creation of a community college in Sioux Falls was questioned by legislators on the Government Operations and Audit Committee this week.

Waiting on Federal Disaster Aid

South Dakota Senator John Thune made stops at businesses in North Sioux City and talked about disaster aid being held up in Congress.

FEMA Dollars Flowing to Nebraska

Almost sixty Nebraska counties have been declared federal disaster areas following last month’s blizzards and flooding.

Vikings Select Lineman

The Minnesota Vikings have selected North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury with the 18th overall pick in the NFL draft, using their first-rounder on an offensive lineman for the first time in seven years.

Hawkeye Tight Ends Go Early

Two tight ends from the University of Iowa were selected among the top twenty picks in Thursday’s opening round of the NFL Draft.