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

Why Are More Americans Calling Themselves Pro-Life?

It's because of Obama, but not just for the reason you might think.

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Grassley vote will signal his approach to court picks

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley's vote against Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court last year will be seen as the exception in almost 30 years of support for high court picks if he votes to confirm Elena Kagan this year.

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County reviews updated hazard plan

Justin Bushong of the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission updated the Henry County Supervisors on the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan at Thursday’s bi-weekly meeting.

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Three arrested on various drug charges

CENTERVILLE — On Thursday, May 13 the South Central Iowa Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 1913 South Main St. in Centerville.

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Volunteer teachers needed to address illiteracy problem

One in five area residents can't read well enough to fill out a job application or apply for a driver's license.

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Ridgeway on jobs bill failure

A pair of issues overshadowed debate in the two chambers on the last day of the 2010 Missouri legislative session.

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Officials urge caution on flooded roads

Area emergency response crews urge you to take caution when driving around flash flooding areas of the Tri-States after a tragic week on Northeast Missouri roads.

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Update: Body search begins fourth day

The search begins at 10 a.m. Monday for the body of a teen who jumped into the Missouri River Friday afternoon.

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