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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  After law enforcement unearthed new leads in a 38-year-old case, what other cold cases can be solved by new technology?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Water levels are settling down in The Des Moines River.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Ragbrai Committee in Oskaloosa is gearing up for the Des Moines Register’s 41st annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The debate rages on in Des Moines overa health care plan for Iowa.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A panel of judges will award prizes on originality, creativeness and overall look.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Branstad brought local government officials who support the proposal to his weekly news conference Monday at the state Capitol.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  This past week, the house passed their version of the education reform package.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The forum also focused on taxes, both commercial and property, as well as the proposed changes to Iowa’s mental health system.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The breakfast gives the community an opportunity to hear what local politicians are doing in Des Moines to help out the community, but to also see where lawmakers stand on issues that are being debated.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For the 85th time, the Iowa General Assembly was gaveled in with its usual pomp and circumstance Monday.