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

11 minutes ago  Construction is already underway on a safe room for Cardinal Elementary School.

33 minutes ago  Brandon Seim was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday.

1 hour, 32 minutes ago  These public exposition palaces built in the early 1890's were possibly the first examples of regional economic development in a regional tourism program,

2 hours, 21 minutes ago  With Memorial Day less than a week away, Missouri and Iowa roadways will be busier than normal and you can expect for the highway patrol to be out in full force.

2 hours, 53 minutes ago  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

2 hours, 53 minutes ago  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Today at 11:41 AM  There's only one plot left at the community garden in the Ottumwa Industrial Park.

Today at 9:07 AM  Twenty-one people Hannibal are facing drug-related charges after a roundup in the northeast Missouri town.

Today at 8:25 AM  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Today at 5:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Yesterday at 11:26 PM  Storm from May 19th leveled a building.

Yesterday at 10:45 PM  City council members listed closely as residents voiced their concerns about such a plant.

Yesterday at 9:14 PM  Dozens of people met at the Bridge View Center Monday night for a sneak preview of their upcoming theater series.

Yesterday at 9:12 PM  Northeast Regional Medical Center invited the community to tour the newly renovated Women's Center and brand new Vein Center.