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

Monday, February 25, 2013  Plains region braces for 2nd blizzard in a week after record storm dumped foot of snow

Friday, December 21, 2012  The storm, part of a system that began in the Rockies earlier in the week, led airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights Thursday

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The first widespread snowstorm slid across the Midwest  and brought blustery winds and snowfall to the Heartland.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Forecasters warned that heavy snow coupled with strong winds could create blizzard conditions from Kansas to Wisconsin.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  University closed for the first time since 1973.

Monday, December 13, 2010  The weekend storm closed major highways in several states, canceled more than 1,600 flights in Chicago and collapsed the roof of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  The Iowa Department of Transportation reports that blizzard conditions continue to affect travel across much of the state.