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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Plan announced could save the U.S. Postal Service an estimated half a billion dollars each year.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  After months of deliberation and several public hearings with the community, the Centerville school board voted Tuesday to close Mystic and Cincinnati Elementary Schools.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  President's words watched closely in Missouri town stung by failed factory from China

Friday, September 16, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley is asking for answers from the U.S. Postal Service on the possible closure of four mail processing facilities in the state.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Governor Terry Branstad says his ownership of about a dozen rural buildings that currently house post offices pose no conflict of interest.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  The letters protest plans to close rural post offices and processing centers in Iowa.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Cincinnati, Exline, Mystic in Appanoose County are on the list. Davis County could lose offices in Floris and Pulaski. Offices in Kirkville and Stockport are also candidates for being shut down

Thursday, January 13, 2011  New England digs out after winter storm dumps more than 2 feet of snow

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  City of Ottumwa Christmas Holiday closings

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Flash floods force closures

Friday, January 22, 2010  Students in the Ottumwa School District had another day off due to inclement weather and icy roads early Friday morning.