No Iowa Special Session Needed to Balance the Budget

There will be no “special session” of the Iowa legislature this fall to discuss fixes to the state budget

Twins Stretch Wild Card Lead

Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco had three hits each, and the Minnesota Twins extended their lead for the American League’s second wild card by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-1 on Thursday night.

Nebraska Fires Athletic Director

Nebraska has fired athletic director Shawn Eichorst, citing his failure to improve “on-field performance” by the Cornhuskers.

Nebraska Joining 40 States to Take Action on Opioids

Nebraska is joining 40 other states in a probe of the opioid industry.

Slim Slate For Area Squads

While Nebraska and Iowa host conference football openers, Saturday is an open date for South Dakota State, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa State.

Rhodes Defends Winston Again

With cornerback Xavier Rhodes in coverage, the Minnesota Vikings will be ready for Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston.

Weineke Gets National Award

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke is one of 22 college football players named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Nebraska Corn Board Rolls Out Flex Fuel Pump Grant Program

The Nebraska Corn Board is offering qualifying retailers up to $50,000 to install flex fuel pumps. Corn Board’s Director of…

Farm Bureau Economist Interested In Specifics Of Senate GOP Tax Cut Plan

Senate Republicans are considering a tax cut plan that would add about $1.5 trillion to the government’s debt over ten…

Yankton County Commission Approves Township Task Force Recommendations

The Yankton County Commission approved recommendations made by a task force on townships.