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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The House legislation passed 150-0 and now will be considered by the Senate.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would allow nursing mothers to be excused from jury duty.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Iowa is now one of two states that issues only lifetime bans.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Blunt talked with small business owners and residents in the area in an open forum.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The sequster could cut vital programs for Heartland residents.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Missouri Rep. Mike Leara said that he introduced legislation as a matter of principle in defense of gun rights.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Lawmakers say the influx of ideas comes because there is a new willingness to discuss major challenges facing Missouri.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon hopes to give the Missouri Drug Task Force 3 million this year, but funding in the future is uncertain.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The bill he introduced Wednesday would prohibit abortion from the moment of conception.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

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

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.