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

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

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Iowa Constitution may be seeing changes. We talked to the Wapello County Republican Chair about her views.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A group of Republicans, both inside and outside Iowa, are looking to get rid of or amend a political tradition in the Hawkeye State.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Wapello County Republicans Chair Trudy Caviness shares her reaction about the elections

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Republicans and Democrats making the final push for votes in Wapello County.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  The third and final debate focused on foreign policy.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Governor Mitt Romney and President Obama squared off in their second of three debates Tuesday evening.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Both parties feel their candidate accomplished what needed to be done in a first debate.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Three small business owners gathered to talk about small business, the economy and the plan they feel will benefit them the most in the next few years.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Both VP candidates are campaigning in Iowa this week

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  As the Democratic National Convention gets underway, Republicans are reflecting on their own convention.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Small business owners gathered in Ottumwa to respond to President Obama's remarks on economic recovery and small business.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Wapello County Republicans are already working hard for the upcoming election

Monday, July 02, 2012  Wapello County Republicans Party hosted its 10th Annual Declaration of Indepedence Reading event

Thursday, June 28, 2012  In a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, on a five to four vote, the Affordable Care Act, or as some call, “Obamacare,” was ruled constitutional.