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

Today at 1:23 PM  The long process of installing a new communications tower in Ottumwa will soon be complete.

Yesterday at 2:09 PM  Brandon Seim was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Three and four-year-old students planted flowers to give back to their school.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The bridge will close at 8 a.m and remain closed throughout the morning. Crews will be cleaning up salt and sand that accumulated over the winter and doing some work to its joints.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  There will be multiple trailheads in Memorial Park on both the Elm Street side and Jefferson Street side, so riders will be able to start at a few different places in the park. Signage is posted directing bikers to an easy, intermediate or more difficult biking course.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Officer Kobes was involved in an on-duty accident in January.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Four adults and three kids escaped safely from their burning home this evening.

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?

Monday, May 06, 2013  The City Council will hold two special meetings this week.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Hazardous Waste Center accepts items like cleaners, solvents and pesticides.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Interim Chief Tom McAndrew made the cut.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Ottumwa High School received the Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools grant in 2011.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Heartland man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for charges related to methamphetamine.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  After the department received a citizen complaint, an investigation took place and action was taken against the officer.