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

1 hour, 49 minutes ago  The small group spent the morning building and programming their own robots, and after lunch, they got to operate their robots, steering it with a control attached to a computer.

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Today at 3:41 PM  The process of stacking Ottumwa's new communications tower began and was completed Tuesday.

Today at 1:20 PM  Though elections are months away, Ottumwa's mayoral race is already heating up.

Today at 12:30 PM  Kids show their dads some love and appreciation for Father's Day.

Today at 8:19 AM  The City of Kirksville Parks and Recreation intern Dustin Howard speaks about the new Healthy Handbook now available

Yesterday at 10:51 PM  The decision will save some residents hundreds of dollars.

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Yesterday at 5:14 PM  Students in IHCC's Massage Therapy program are looking for volunteers.

Yesterday at 4:53 PM  The Macon Police Department has created a tip line so citizens can give information about crimes and problems in their neighborhood anonymously.