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

Friday, April 12, 2013  The Ben Franklin Store on the Centerville Store will be closing its doors on June 15

Friday, April 05, 2013  CPI Corp. said in a two-paragraph statement on its website that it's saddened by the announcement and that it is trying to fulfill as many customer orders as possible.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Job Corps, the SKILLS Act and other issues were discussed at a roundtable meeting on Monday.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  In Blakesburg, Iowa residents participated in a fund raiser that benefits the non profit Organization; the Blakesburg Development Corporation.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ottumwa Superintendent Davis Eidahl spoke on the uniqueness of the district and the different stories and backgrounds that come with each student.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The main offices for Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission/Rural Development Corporation and Scotland County Public Housing Association reports it is currently operating at a new location

Friday, March 01, 2013  Friday, the federal government made a series of forced funding cuts under what's called sequestration.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Last week, members of the Ottumwa community received data from the latest Laborshed Analysis conducted in our area.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Shark Fin Shears, now based in New Jersey, will soon be moving to the heartland.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The group is fairly new to Ottumwa and is sponsored by the Ottumwa Economic Development Organization.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Davis County Tourism Corporation's annual membership drive is in full swing.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Members for the business community are responding to the recent numbers released by Iowa Workforce Development concerning the unemployment rate for Ottumwa and Wapello County.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Needy families across twelve Missouri counties will be affected by cut funding.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A poverty simulation was held at the Macon High School where students assumed the roles of low-income families.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The survey includes a few questions on your internet provider, speed and satisfaction.