The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Yesterday at 8:00 AM  An effort to maintain a tax break for ethanol blended fuel has won state Senate approval.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The tiny house is the size of a college dorm room, but is fully-functional and houses an entire family.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Northwest District Office of the Missouri Department of Transportation held an open house at Milan C-2 schools.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Non-profit organizations must file their form 9-90 by May 15th.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ticket to Work program covers more than 1,300 Missouri residents but is due to expire this August.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Evans Middle School student council members are raising money to install smoke detectors in homes around Wapello County.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Office of Administration requested computer logs last week after a House computer was used to access a secure website containing the gun data.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Four adults and three kids escaped safely from their burning home this evening.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Under the legislation, students would have to be continuously enrolled for a certain number of credit hours per semester to continue receiving state aid.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A Macon County man is facing criminal charges after a search warrant is served at his girlfriend’s residence.