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

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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Saturday, more than 100 heartland soldiers left for a year long deployment to Afghanistan.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce received a $4,356.63 grant from the Missouri Division of Tourism.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Terry Branstad officially signed Iowa's education reform bill into law Monday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Mental health expansion, education and property tax reform were three big issues resolved this year.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Monday, April 29, 2013  We had mixed results on gas prices compared to one week ago.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Dozens of residents attended the Eldon Public Library to see the BAC put on a fascinating presentation on Grant Wood

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Heartland could see an active storm season.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Turkey harvest had good numbers, but still complicated by weather.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Iowa teenagers with a driving permit may have to spend more time learning the rules of the road before they can get their driver's license.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Final night of the Dukum Poker League.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Currently Senate Bill 13 seeks to eliminate the solid waste districts in the state of Missouri.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Propensity evidence is prohibited in child sex abuse cases.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The sequster could cut vital programs for Heartland residents.