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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The City Council unanimously approves second reading of the vet clinic's request to rezoned to a commercial district. Three residents voiced their concerns at the podium.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The city of Bloomfield is considering entering into a contract with Rathbun Lake to provide water for the city.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A meeting hosted by the Department of Justice aimed to educate and raise awareness of hate crimes.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A meeting organized by the Department of Justice will address KKK propaganda distributed in Iowa.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Dozens of people gathered at the Fairfeld Arts and Convention Center for an entertaining, yet informative presentation about what's still on the to-do-list before the big bike ride in July.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  LPRC discusses preparations for the spring and summer season.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Sheriff offices held a conference to unify jail standards around the state.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A group of students in high school and college want education officials in Iowa to recruit qualified teachers and improve testing standards.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Residents around Batavia and Eldon are not happy about a 5,000 hog confinement that someone attained permits for.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Benedict XVI promises 'unconditional obedience' to successor in final meeting with cardinals

Monday, February 18, 2013  Community will give input on the town's Blue Zones bid.