Iowa Climate Study Finds Adverse Health Effects

The fifth annual Iowa Climate Statement is being released, proclaiming climate change is real and humans are contributing to the greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere.

Nebraska Prison Riots Under Investigation

Nebraska State Corrections Director Scott Frakes says the investigation into what triggered the riots at the Tecumseh state prison continues.

Medical Marijuana Debate Continues in Nebraska

A bill legalizing medical marijuana has advanced in the Nebraska Unicameral.

First Avian Influenza Case in NE, Two More in SD

Two more avian influenza cases have been reported in South Dakota, this time in the southeast. State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin…

CFTC Reauthorization Bill Moving in House

The House is set to mark up the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or CFTC Reauthorization Bill. House Ag Committee Chair…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Watching Legislative Issues

Minnesota Farm Bureau members are keeping their eye on some agricultural issues as the State Legislature winds down their 2015 session.

Iowa Landowner Gets Odd Proposal from Pipeline Company

A Southeast Iowa landowner claims an oil company representative offered him the services of a prostitute in exchange for allowing access on his property to the pipeline.

South Dakota State University Adds Two Minors

South Dakota State University’s College of Agriculture has two new minors and an addition from another department.

House Committee to Look at Rail Regulations

The House Transportation subcommittee will hold a hearing looking at freight rail regulations this week.

Wayne State College to Welcome New President

After serving South Dakota State University for 29 years, with 15 of those as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Marysz Rames is headed to Nebraska.