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

Today at 7:31 AM  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Yesterday at 3:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Friday, May 03, 2013  Ottumwa firefighters put out a fire First Church of God on 1404 Sherwood Drive off of Quincy Friday morning.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The First Christian Church in Macon is having its annual rummage and bake sale.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will start their 36th annual Farmer's Market this Saturday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A Heartland woman charged with multiple sex related felonies, has been granted a new judge in her case.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Iowa Works Job Fair was held Thursday at the Bridge View Center