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New Residence Hall at ISU Won’t Cure Student Housing Struggle
A new residence hall won’t mean the end of Iowa State University’s struggle to house students on campus as the move-in process begins this week
Group Asks for Oversight of Violations on Bakken Oil Pipeline Construction
A group that opposes the construction of the Bakken oil pipeline asked the Iowa Utilities Board to do more to oversee violations
AG Peterson Says New Economic Study on Death Penalty is Overstated
Attorney General Doug Peterson says an economic study claiming the death penalty costs Nebraska 14-point-6 Million dollars a year grossly overstates the expense of capital punishment.
Dairy Leader Says Cheese Purchase To Help Dairy Industry Is Welcome
The National Milk Producers Federation is calling on the USDA to purchase up to $ 150 million dollars worth of…
Senator Wants Federal Agencies To Collaborate On Ag Merger Reviews
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he wants a pair of federal agencies to work together on reviewing anti trust implications…
South Dakota Growers Prepping For Winter Wheat Planting
South Dakota farmers are in the process of making preparations for winter wheat planting which will occur in early September.…
Nebraska Farm Bureau Wants TPP Approved This Year
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative has sent the draft legal document for the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal…
Nebraska Independent Cattlemen Want Brand Board Investigated
Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska leaders are expressing concern with a recent state audit of the Nebraska State Brand Committee. The…
No Extra Water Available from Lewis & Clark
As the state pushes for livestock expansion, especially in eastern South Dakota, one limiting factor is water availability. A number of those potential developments are looking at the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System as a possible supplier.