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

Yesterday at 2:51 PM  The Ottumwa Schools District has two tornado drills per semester so at least four per year

Sunday, May 19, 2013  As many high school students graduate and go off to college, Phillip Miller takes a road less traveled. He is just one of only two seniors at Ottumwa Christian School.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The snow we've seen so far this winter has meant quite a few snow days for students in the heartland.

Monday, January 28, 2013  After Sandy Hook, the availability of mental health resources in our schools has become a topic of interest.

Monday, August 20, 2012  KTVO talks with Ottumwa School District Superintendent about this upcoming school year

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New south side Ottumwa elementary school set to open  in August 2013

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Despite a growth in state funding, many Iowa school districts are asking for help covering the cost of teaching non-English speaking students.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Dizzy the Clown presents her SKATE program to area schools.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Focus groups and the Ottumwa Board of Education will meet with three finalists on Thursday in their search for Ottumwa’s next superintendent.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  There is no emergency at Evans Middle School today, it is only a drill.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Iowa school districts including Ottumwa are waiting on a decision regarding budgets.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  No lockdown today, but fights have been a problem over the last week.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Ottumwa's graduation rate improved to 82 and half percent, up from 79 percent in 2009.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Classes in the Ottumwa School District begin on August 23rd.