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

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

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Grant money will be available soon to help people get health insurance.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is announcing nearly $1.2 million in funding.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The bike race will be held Saturday, June 1

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation requiring the state education department to hold public hearings on new standards for math, reading and writing.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have until Friday to finalize the state's roughly $25 billion operating budget.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Missouri House has approved legislation aimed at replenishing a financially troubled state fund for injured workers.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Parks and Rec Department is still looking for funding for the project.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Iowa House have given committee-level approval to a budget for the Health and Human Services agency that would bar the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Bucklin community coming together to build a new playground.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A legislative proposal to change Missouri's income and sales tax rates appears to be a first-of-its kind proposition in the state.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 6th annual “Drive 1 4 UR School” event took place at Van Buren Community School. Ford and Fesler are donating $20 and up to $6,000 for each person who signed up to take a car for a spin.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Students at Life Church School are hosting a fundraiser dinner.