Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Becasue of the unseasonably cold temperatures crabgrass hasn't germinated and people can still have their lawns treated before it gets a stronghold in your grass.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Even though there's snow on the ground, it's not too early to think about your lawn.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A Tri-State company is helping to fuel a national diet trend.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  School will use 2.8 acres of land to enhance soccer program and preserve pond.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Food labels multiply, confuse consumers, claiming to certify array of sustainable practices

Monday, October 15, 2012  The owners of the Siemens plant near Fort Madison want to put a rumor to rest.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Well it's a job no one likes to do and many times it ends up costing you your favorite shirt.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Layoffs coming to Siemens in Fort Madison

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Concrete-like ground extends burn ban in Lee County

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  U.S. Senator Charles Grassley stop in Lee County as part of his annual tour to visit all 99 counties in Iowa every year.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  If your lawn is brown and brittle, don't worry - it may not be dead just yet.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tom Winking of Wink's Lawn Service predicted widespread drought for the summer. His crystal ball proved right, but boy how he wishes it were wrong.