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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Friday, May 10, 2013  Ferlin Patrick Edgington, age 55, of New London, Iowa, was sentenced to 100 months imprisonment for distribution of methamphetamine .

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

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous appeared in federal court in Des Moines Wednesday.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous pleaded guilty to  one count of making a false statement to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Federal prosecutors and some Iowa high school principals are joining forces to warn that sexting is dangerous and can lead to prison.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009  Five Scotland County people have been indicted on methamphetamine trafficking and weapons charges.

Friday, June 26, 2009  Benjamin William Willett, 21, of Washington, IA, was sentenced to 50 months imprisonment,

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  The three-count indictment announced Monday by U.S. Attorney Matt Dummermuth charges 47-year-old Sengkeo Phanaphay with aggravated sexual abuse, production of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  Burlington men who were involved in the same methamphetamine conspiracy were both sentenced

Monday, June 01, 2009  Dan Russell Watson, 45, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment

Monday, April 06, 2009  The attorneys say Harkin should investigate Stephanie Rose's role in the raid, which they say raised ethical and legal questions.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Patrick was the receptionist/office manager at Davis Homes in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Friday, January 23, 2009  The former Des Moines councilman is hoping for a lighter than expected sentence.