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• Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey. He says June's results indicate that areas highly dependent on agriculture and energy are experiencing slower growth than a year ago.
• Almost half of bankers surveyed reported that higher beef and pork prices have increased overall economic activity in their area.
• Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.
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SD officials reroute drivers from flooded roads
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Heavy rains and flooding have led to the partial closures of major thoroughfares in South Dakota, redirecting tourism and industry traffic.
• A section of Interstate 29 between Sioux City, Iowa, and Vermillion, South Dakota, has been closed. Crews are working to build up a levee near Exit 4 on the highway to prevent some flooding.
• Floodwaters have also blocked many roads between southeast South Dakota and Iowa.
• The detour around I-29 sends southbound travelers along I-90 in Minnesota, I-35 through Iowa and back east on I-80. Northbound travelers would take the same highways in reverse order.
• Travelers willing to leave the interstates have a shorter alternative using Nebraska's Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway.
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Canaries raffle raises money for tornado victims
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The Sioux Falls Canaries will hold a raffle at Thursday evening's baseball game to help raise money for people impacted by the Wessington Springs tornado.
• Fans can buy tickets for $10 each for the chance to win an autographed team jersey, a suite rental for one night or a four-pack of tickets to five games of their choice.
• Wednesday's tornado damaged or destroyed several dozen homes and businesses and injured at least one person.
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Woman whose body was found off I-90 identified
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota authorities have released the name of the woman whose body was found this week off Interstate 90 because they're investi (Continued on page 20)
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