Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Tuesday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, and reacts to he and wife Kelly being named Philanthropists of the Year for 2024 by the Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund.

Chris Fenster, superintendent of the Southwest Valley schools, updates construction on Corning's elementary building, and recaps the districts' scores in the Iowa School Performance Profile.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig talks about the success of the just-completed fall harvest, as well as prospects for a farm bill in 2025.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including sales of city-owned properties and preparations for "The Night the Lights Come On In Shenandoah.":

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyses the Rural Mainstreet Index survey report for November.

Fremont-Mills and Stanton School Superintendent David Gute discusses activities at the Iowa Association of School Boards' annual convention, including a session on artificial intelligence.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst talks about feedback from her annual "River to River" tour, and comments on President-election Trump's cabinet appointments.

Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan talks about the recent moisture and its impact on drought conditions, and the prospects for an active winter weather pattern.

Mark Norman, the new executive director of the Mills County Economic Development Foundation, talks about his background and goals for the organization and development in the county.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps developments from Wednesday's Clarinda School Board meeting, including a SAVE construction update, and an upcoming appearance before the School Budget Review Committee.