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

Yesterday at 9:45 PM  The only way to fund the project is with donations, but the parks advisory board is determined to raise the money needed to start building.

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  The beach is now open at Thousand Hills State Park.

Thursday, June 06, 2013 

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Swimming at the beach is now free.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  If the weater cooperates this weekend, the Beach Ottumwa will be open on Memorial Day.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cannonball Balloon Road Rally will be Saturday, April 20 in Ottumwa.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  “Operation Relief Residential Tree Program” is a collaborative project the City of Ottumwa has with Alliant Energy and the D-N-R to encourage residents to plant trees.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Large shark kills man in rare attack off New Zealand beach; police fire shots at it from boat

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Beach Ottumwa is looking to the community to help raise funds for a new lazy river at the water park.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Hurricane Sandy fundraiser at Colton's Steakhouse.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The City of Ottumwa is putting rumors to rest concerning snakes being found in the indoor pool at the Beach Ottumwa.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  With the warmer weather this summer, the Beach Ottumwa had another great season.

Monday, September 03, 2012  The Beach Ottumwa ended their season with the annual Dog Paddle