Feenstra Prepares For Legislative Session

When Iowa lawmakers return to Des Moines in January for the 2015 legislative session, they will all have some ideas for helping their home areas.

Noem Has Choices To Make

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she is still considering her choices for committee assignments in the new Congress that convenes in January.

Hacking Affecting Area Banks

First Dakota National Bank based in Yankton recently replaced a large number of debit cards for customers who had used them at Kmart.

Property Taxes Top Nebraska Unicameral’s Priority List

Property tax reform tops the priority list for farm groups in the upcoming Nebraska Unicameral. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve…

Minnesota House Ag Chair To Focus On Infrastructure And Taxes

Minnesota State Representative Rod Hamilton of Mountain Lake is the new chairman of the House Ag and Finance Committee. Hamilton…

Will Holiday Sales Increase?

The National Retail Federation is predicting holiday sales will increase four percent this season, but Iowa State University economist David Swenson says he has “mixed views” about whether Iowa retailers will see that much of a gain.

Deer Harvest Down In Iowa

Last year, hunters in Iowa killed fewer than 100,000 deer for the first time since the mid-1990s.

Gay Marriage Debate Continues In Nebraska

A federal lawsuit has been filed by seven same-sex couples against the Nebraska definition of marriage.

PERC Predicts Less Propane Issues

Propane industry officials are predicting adequate supplies and more stable prices for the winter grain drying season. Cinch Munson, Director…

North Dakota Farmers Union Holding Convention This Week

Transportation and rail issues to the agenda for North Dakota Farmers Union members at their state convention this week. President…