Mark Moran - Public News Service

Immigrants rights advocates in Nebraska are using a tool developed by the American Immigration Council to measure how well migrants are fitting in to their communities, also determining whether they feel safe and valued.

The pesticide maker Bayer will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court today that it should be immune from lawsuits if its products are found to cause cancer.

The Iowa Legislature is considering a bill that would mandate minors gain parental approval before receiving immunizations to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would maintain current income qualification levels for families in the state who need child care.

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would standardize renewable-energy infrastructure installations.

In Iowa, a state with a population of around 3.2 million, around 6,000 people will die from cancer in a given year.

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill aiming to increase the literacy skills of the state's elementary school kids.

AARP Iowa is partnering with the state attorney general's office and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services to launch an educational tour on how to recognize fraud – and what to do after becoming a victim.

Data from the University of Nebraska show that despite the growing popularity of women's athletics, most sports wagering is still done on men's games.

Iowa labor advocates have announced their support for the burgeoning number of data centers under construction around the state. They say the need for data storage is on the rise, and the state is in need of quality employment opportunities.