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

Friday, February 15, 2013  Lee County was awarded a nearly $5 million grant for road upgrades at the site of the Iowa Fertilizer Company near Wever.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  One hundred and fifty new jobs will be created in Keokuk, Iowa beginning in January.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Meeting scheduled for Monday at Wever, Iowa church.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  One hundred sixty-five jobs are on their way to Lee County, Iowa.

Friday, March 25, 2011  There might be hope for Lee County's workforce development offices.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Iowa Republicans say state spending and jobs will take precedence over social issues such as gay marriage at the upcoming legislative session.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  A new study shows the I-JOBS economic stimulus plan pushed by Gov. Chet Culver has created more than 7,000 jobs.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008  A new U.S. Census Bureau report says the number of state and local government jobs in Iowa has increased 11 percent over the past 14 years.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008  Hy-Vee plans to expand its distribution center in Cherokee in northwest Iowa.

Monday, January 21, 2008  Iowa's largest home builder is cutting 26 jobs.The announcement from Regency Homes, which is based in West Des Moines, comes during a housing industry slump.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007  Iowa Governor Chet Culver hosts a meeting in Des Moines Tuesday on the state's looming worker shortage.