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

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A man whose famous football father was murdered strives to help others turn tragedy into triumph.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  A man convicted of killing a nationally known Iowa high school football coach is scheduled to be in court for sentencing.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Iowa jury convicts man in football coach killing.

Friday, February 26, 2010  Jury asks about insanity verdict

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The Iowa Senate has approved a measure that would authorize mental health officials to hold people accused of crimes until police can take them into custody.

Sunday, February 07, 2010  The murder trial of a former football player accused of killing his high school coach has been delayed.

Monday, October 05, 2009  Judge: Suspect in Iowa coach death can stand trial

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  Iowa coach's accused killer formally charged

Friday, June 26, 2009  Ed Thomas, who coached at Aplington-Parkersburg for 34 years, was shot to death on Wednesday inside a weight room next to the school.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009  Prominent Iowa football coach shot in high school weight room dies; suspect detained

Wednesday, June 24, 2009  Former player charged in fatal shooting of prominent Iowa high school football coach