Specifics Still Needed for Special Session on Health Insurance

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and lawmakers still need to work out specifics of a possible special session after the election,…

Rural Income Higher than City in Iowa

A rural sociologist with Iowa State University Extension has found income levels for people living in the Iowa countrysid

Minnesota Road Construction Season Ends

The 2016 Minnesota road construction season is coming to an end. MnDOT’s Kevin Gutknecht says as the weather changes

SD Wind Development Lagging Iowa

Wind power projects continue to spring up in Iowa, while in neighboring South Dakota progress has slowed, at least for the time being.

Process Improvement Training Brings Positive Changes in Nebraska

Several areas of Nebraska state government are becoming more efficient thanks to process improvement training. Department of Administrative Services Director…

Napa Junction Construction Causes Road Worries

A major step in the construction of a grain loading facility at Napa Junction next week is raising concerns with the Yankton County Commission.

Suspect Captured in Deadly Des Moines Police Shootings

Authorities near Des Moines, Iowa say they have captured Scott Michael Greene — the man they believe is responsible for the ambush-style killings of two officers early Wednesday morning.

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Receives Grant

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing received a $100-thousand grant

Farmers May Enroll in Farm Bill Programs for 2017

Farmers may now enroll in farm bill safety net programs for 2017. The enrollment period runs until August of next…

American Soybean Association Refutes NY Times on Biotech Crops

A New York Times article claims genetically modified crops offer no significant yield benefit and lead to increased herbicide use.…