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

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Depression, one of the conditions most commonly associated with suicide in older adults, is a widely under-recognized and undertreated medical illness.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad and MidAmerican Energy are announcing plans to install 656 wind turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Miss Mid Missouri Outstanding Teen 2013 is building positive behavior in youth.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The block party and pitch tournament will be Saturday, May 18

Saturday, May 04, 2013  24 teams came out to support the fight against breast cancer. Participants enjoyed live-entertainment, food, a silent and live auction and games throughout the day.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Republican-majority Iowa House has approved legislation that would change collective bargaining rules in the state.

Friday, May 03, 2013  2013 Heroes of the Heartland Breakfast was held Friday morning to recognize the good deeds of deserving members of the community

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Only about 10 percent of the state chapters are honored with this top chapter designation each year.

Monday, April 29, 2013  It was a huge successful year for the 2013 Adair County Relay for Life.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Members of the community came out to Packwood Christian Church to support the congregation's Relay for Life team.

Friday, April 26, 2013 

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Iowa attorney general is pushing for a bill that would expand the collection of DNA samples to include people convicted of less serious crimes.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives