Missouri State Senator Rusty Black previews the upcoming 2026 legislative session, including income tax reform, public school funding, and reactions to the Kansas City Chiefs relocating to Kansas in 2031.

USDA Rural Development State Director of Iowa Mike Sexton talks about his new role with the agency and projects recently receiving funding throughout KMAland.

DEA Omaha Field Division Special Agent in Charge Dustin Gillespie discusses the federal agencies renewed "Fentanyl Free America" initiative and campaign.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss discusses December's Rural Mainstreet Index, a survey of Bank CEOs in a 10-state region, including Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri.

Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn pays tribute to the Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria, and discusses possible retaliatory action against ISIS, also comments on the situation in Venezuela, and health care-related legislation in Congress,

Glenwood School Superintendent Nicole Kooiker recaps this week's Glenwood School Board meeting, including repairs planned for Glenwood High School and Middle School.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including the swearing in of new council members and park and rec board members.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting.

State Representative Tom Shipley previews the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session, including possible action on property tax reform and eminent domain, among other issues.

Essex and Hamburg School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank recaps recent discussions regarding a multipurpose facility in Essex, and an update on the Marnie Simons Elementary School's expansion and renovation project in Hamburg.