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

1 hour, 31 minutes ago  On Tuesday, FEMA met with public agencies who have declared 19 counties in Iowa disaster zones.

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

Today at 8:23 AM  Under current Iowa law, schools are supposed to start the week that includes September 1st.

Yesterday at 11:00 AM  16-year-old Gracie Hunziker has shown hogs, goats, cattle, horses, sheep, and dogs since she was 6. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Yesterday at 5:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Despite the rain Friday and Saturday, everything but the horse show went on, and that has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 21 at the Wapello County Fairgrounds.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Around 30 teams of four tee'd off to help raise money for Tenco. The organization helps provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Missouri education officials have chosen a new high school equivalency test to replace the current GED expiring at the end of this year.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Construction was delayed due to weather.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A northwest Iowa man is in custody facing sex related charges in Adair County, Mo.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Keeping your home safe while on vacation.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Senator Chelgren would have liked to have seen more done with income tax relief.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  IHCC health care camps will give kids hands on experience as to what it's like to be in the medical profession

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  ETC Plus 50 class at IHCC gives baby boomers an opportunity to have a second career that could help supplement their retirement

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