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

Sunday, May 19, 2013  As many high school students graduate and go off to college, Phillip Miller takes a road less traveled. He is just one of only two seniors at Ottumwa Christian School.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  In the United States, every 68 seconds one person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Faculty nominated and hand-picked the recipients for the Outstanding Student Award.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  After having an interest and working hard to make sure it happens, parents and students are looking forward to the expansion of Faith Lutheran School.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The First Christian Church in Macon is having its annual rummage and bake sale.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Jeffery J. Nichols and Christopher D. Lewis have already been charged with first-degree murder.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Macon Senior Center celebrated moving to its new building.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Christian Community Food Depot has volunteers who pick up bread from local stores for their food pantry.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A nine-year-old's call to family services about a "science experiment" lands a couple behind bars on meth charges.

Monday, April 29, 2013  MFH invests $1.5 million in ATSU School of Dentistry and Oral Health.

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  MoDOT is holding a contest.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Billie Spaid remains in the Macon County Jail.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A north Missouri woman that pleaded guilty in January to four charges was back in court Tuesday to learn her fate.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  People of all ages gathered at the Kirksville Downtown Square hoping to can hunger in our community.