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

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

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  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  K-REDI has endorsed the Medicaid expansion.

Friday, February 10, 2012  US bishops reserve judgment on revamped birth control rule, say they still have concerns

Friday, February 03, 2012  White House, religious groups in fight over doctrine, religious freedom and contraception

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Northeast Regional Medical Center has partnered with Radisphere that will provide a new concentration on coverage with a focus on medical satisfaction

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The bus is touring the Hawkeye state during the presidential primaries.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Updated with video, related links. House nears vote on repealing Obama's health care law; Senate Democrats vow to block measure.

Friday, October 08, 2010  A look at some changes in Medicare Part D.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Letting young adults stay on their parents' health insurance until they turn 26 will nudge premiums nearly 1 percent higher for employer plans, the government said in an estimate released Monday.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Parents of 2 million twentysomethings see relief ahead under health care reform

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Obama administration scrambles to fix gap in health care law's protection for children

Friday, March 05, 2010  Obama's final push for health care votes could falter in battle over abortion coverage

Monday, March 01, 2010  The Iowa Senate has defeated a proposed expansion of the state's health insurance coverage that supporters say would have extend benefits to more than 100,000 uninsured residents.