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Iowa Crime Rate Increasing

The head of the state’s prison system says in the past decade, Iowa is one of just two states in the country where there’s been an increase in homicides, robberies, rapes AND aggravated assaults.

USD Women Rout Bellevue

South Dakota sophomore forward Taylor Frederick had a career night with 18 points and nine rebounds to pace the Coyotes in an 89-32 rout of Bellevue on Wednesday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Huskers Win With Late Run

James Palmer Jr. and Isaac Copeland scored 15 points apiece, and Nebraska broke open the game late in a 71-62 win over Boston College on Wednesday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

First Setback For Gophers

Dewan Huell scored 23 points in 27 minutes and Bruce Brown Jr. added 16 points and nine rebounds to help the No. 10 Miami beat No. 12 Minnesota 86-81 on Wednesday night as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

GPAC Teams Dominate Again

Five Great Plains Athletic Conference teams are competing in the NAIA national volleyball tourney in Sioux City this week, and four of them won for the second straight day Wednesday.

Parise Resumes Skating

Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has resumed skating for the first time since surgery on his lower back five weeks ago.

Governor Reynolds Confident in Seamless Switch in Medicaid Program

Governor Reynolds Confident in Seamless Switch in Medicaid Program

Iowa Company to be Involved in Manufacture of Medical Marijuana

Iowa Company to be Involved in Manufacture of Medical Marijuana

TransCanada Looks for Clarity from Nebraska Public Service Commission

TransCanada Looks for Clarity from Nebraska Public Service Commission

Senator Smith Says Tax on Cyber Buying Important Issue

Senator Smith Says Tax on Cyber Buying Important Issue

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