Iowa House Passes Bill To Allow Court Review Of Pipeline Eminent Domain Requests
(Des Moines) — In a move to address concerns over eminent domain use for carbon dioxide capture pipeline, a bill allowing individuals or companies to seek court review of forced easements, has been approved. The measure, passed
Iowa Senate Passes New OWI Ignition Interlock Device Bill
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Senate is introducing changes to the state’s code regarding ignition interlock devices for operating while intoxicated charges. The bill, passed by a vote of 39-8, addresses concerns about false positive samples
3M Announces Settlement With Public Water Suppliers Over Forever Chemicals
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota-based 3M says a federal judge has approved a settlement with more than 12-thousand public water suppliers nationwide. The settlement announced last year resolves a class-action lawsuit over water contamination caused by so-called “forever
Highway 93 To Be Closed Near Henderson For Road Work
(Henderson, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close part of Highway 93 near Henderson later this month for a multi-year road project. The section of the highway between Henderson and Highway 169 will close on
One Dead After Crash In Le Sueur County, MN
(Lexington Township, MN) — A woman has died in a rollover crash in Le Sueur County. The county sheriff’s office says the 20-year-old woman from Le Center was driving east on 360th Street in Lexington Township yesterday
Women’s Final Four Set
(Undated) — Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball are headed back to the Final Four after taking down LSU 94-87 on Monday in a rematch of last year’s title game. Clark had a whopping 41 points in
Lawyer Says Rashee Rice Cooperating With Authorities
(Dallas, TX) — The attorney for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said he is cooperating with authorities after being linked to a multi car crash on Saturday. Law enforcement officials said they were searching for
Astros’ Ronel Blanco Throws Historic No-Hitter
(Houston, TX) — The first no-hitter of the 2024 Major League Baseball season belongs to Ronel Blanco after he led the Astros to a 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night at Minute Maid Park.
CDC Confirms HPAI Avian Flu in One Human in Texas
(Texas)– On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was found in one person who had recently been exposed to sick dairy cattle in Texas. The risk
Beef and Pork Exports Bring Significant Returns to Corn, Bean Producers
Beef and pork exports of $18.1 billion in 2023 had a significant impact on the corn and soybean industries. An independent study released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation quantified the returns that beef and pork exports