Iowa Radon Levels High

Iowa is believed to have the largest percentage of homes in the U.S. with radon levels above what the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) calls “acceptable.”

Increase In Gas Tax On The Table

The 2015 Iowa legislative session begins today (Monday) and unfinished debates of the past — like whether to raise the state gas tax — are on the agenda.

Iowa Straw Poll Will Take Place

Iowa Republican Party leaders have unanimously decided to hold a straw poll, with the Iowa G-O-P’s chairman stressing it is a “snapshot” of the presidential race with “no binding effect” on the Iowa Caucuses.

Job Creation Priority For Ricketts

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says state government must work to create jobs this legislative session.

Daugaard Takes Oath For Second Term

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard was inaugurated for his second term Saturday in Pierre.

Strong Sales Tax Income For Yankton

While the official numbers are not yet totaled, it appears the City of Yankton finished the year with strong sales tax income.

Looking For City Commission Candidates

The filing period for those interested in running for the Yankton City Commission begins at the end of the month.

Medicaid Expansion On Legislative Agenda

As lawmakers return to Pierre for the start of the 2015 session tomorrow, many of the issues they have dealt with in the past will also come back.

Cattle President Backs Opposition To WOTUS

New Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe has pledged to combat the proposed Clean Water Act rule.…

ASA Joins Coalition For Cuba

The American Soybean Association has joined over 30 other ag groups in forming the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba. ASA…