Brian Ortner, spokesman for Triple A Iowa/Minnesota, talks about the prospects for Independence Day traveling, and how to cope with rising gas prices while traveling.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday's short Clarinda School Board meeting, including decisions on protective equipment purchases and plans to repair the high school's auditorium.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, in which the council repealed chapter 2 of the city's water ordinance, said repairs to the Legacy 2 Theater's exterior.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig discusses severe weather's impact on the growing season in southwest Iowa, and talks about the prevention of New World Screwworm.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyses this month's Rural Mainstreet Index report, which rose in the month of June.

Christina Bateman, president of the Vision Atlantic Board of Directors, updates fundraising efforts for a child development center and the Atlantic YMCA expansion.

Shenandoah Fire Chief Justin Marshall reviews the city's fire safety regulations, and gives advice for how to avoid fires or injuries from using fireworks.

Hamburg School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank updates construction of the district's Marnie Simons Elementary School expansion and renovation project.

Nebraska City Finance Commissioner Cole Sharp recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, including action on the city's LB-840 economic development plan.

Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, talks about the year-round E-15 bill moving through Congress, and reacts to the latest developments surrounding Summit Carbon Solution's Midwest Express pipeline project.