The Grade-Alike proposal would have all students in grades K-3rd at Riverside Elementary in Jackson, with students in grades 4th & 5th at Pleasantview Elementary in Lakefield.

The American Soybean Association says it's positive news but didn't significantly boost prices and farmers need more help.

Hy-Vee announced Friday it has acquired 22 Shopko pharmacies in 17 cities in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.