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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  After law enforcement unearthed new leads in a 38-year-old case, what other cold cases can be solved by new technology?

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A panel of judges will award prizes on originality, creativeness and overall look.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Branstad brought local government officials who support the proposal to his weekly news conference Monday at the state Capitol.

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

Saturday, January 05, 2013  A new state report says Iowa's courts have not been levying increased penalties for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Law enforcement arrested a Des Moines man for a 1974 murder.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The murder happened at a farmhouse outside Blakesburg, Iowa back in 1974.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  One Des Moines voter says she's unfriended one person on Facebook over politics.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  The proposed bill, HJR2005, left committee on February 14. Supporters of the bill say that it is a more watered down version than what they proposed.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  On Tuesday, the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a bill reforming Iowa’s commercial property taxes.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Iowa Secretary of State Matt Shultz is once again making headlines, this time proposing a new Voter Identification Bill.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The 2012 Iowa General Assembly gathered Monday in Des Moines for the first time in 2012.