Iowa Legislature Urged to Help Schools with Transportation Costs

The Iowa Legislature has received recommendations from a legislative committee to find ways to help schools with the burden of transportation costs.

Report Released on Prison Miscalculations

A final report on the investigation into the premature release of inmates in Nebraska has been released.

Farm Groups Hail Railroad Investment

South Dakota farm groups are reacting positively to Governor Dennis Daugaard’s announcement that $56 million in private funds will be…

Nebraska Cattle Group Sets Priorities

At last week’s convention Nebraska Cattlemen Association members elected a new President and set legislative priorities. The new President is…

Senator Wants Farm Bill Provision Strengthened

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s joined several Senate and House colleagues in asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to strongly…

Rural Affairs Group Wants CSP Tweaks

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking public comments from now until January 19 on the Conservation Stewardship Program. The…

Iowa E 85 Sales Reach Third Highest Level

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says motorists in the Hawkeye state purchased 3.3 million gallons of E 85 in the…

Pelini Returns To Youngstown

Former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has been hired to be the next coach at Youngstown State, an FCS school in his hometown.

Greenway Earns Recognition

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been selected for the team’s Community Man of the Year award.

Wegher Tops Star List

Morningside (Iowa) running back Brandon Wegher and Concordia (Mich.) linebacker Takari Johnson headline the 2014 AFCA NAIA Coaches’ All-America Team announced by the American Football Coaches Association.