Gerry Will Miss Bowl Game

First-team All Big Ten safety Nate Gerry will not play for Number 24 Nebraska when the Cornhuskers play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th.

Wild Ties Team Record

Eric Staal’s short-handed goal in the third period broke a tie and helped Minnesota to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night, giving the Wild a ninth straight win that tied the team record.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Debt Pay-down Plan Could Be Difficult

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump said the national debt, now standing at about nineteen and a half trillion dollars, could be paid down in four years.

Supporters Push for School Vouchers in Iowa

Advocates of a “voucher” program, so state tax dollars “follow the student” to a public OR private school, made their case to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Nebraska Colleges Adding Programs for Rural Lawyers

A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney hopes to encourage students to take up law in rural Nebraska counties.

New Energy Plan for the State of Iowa

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new energy plan for the state.

Nebraska Population Continues Steady Growth

The U.S. Census estimates released this week shows Nebraska’s population topped 1.9 million residents for the first time in history.

Missouri River Basin Run Off Should Not Be an Issue

With winter, just now officially underway, we are a long way from the spring run off season.

Yankton County Commission Sets 2017 Carry Over

At their final meeting of the year, Yankton County Commissioners heard that they will carry over about two point three million dollars into next year’s budget.

IRFA Pleased Iowa Energy Plan Includes Renewable Fuels

On Wednesday Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled the Iowa Energy Plan, which sets the state priorities and provides strategic guidance…