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

Yesterday at 2:51 PM  The Ottumwa Schools District has two tornado drills per semester so at least four per year

Yesterday at 9:07 AM  Twenty-one people Hannibal are facing drug-related charges after a roundup in the northeast Missouri town.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Over 80 students received their diplomas today as their family, friends and loved ones cheered them on.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday evening discussing the next steps in the transition from a county-based mental health delivery system to a regional system consisting of three regions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Davis County Elementary students particpated in their annual field day on Tuesday

Monday, May 13, 2013  The grant comes from the Legacy Foundation after their 14 month collaboration with the Ottumwa Community Schools District

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Kirksville R-III School Board began its nomination process Wednesday night.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Branstad made the proclamation Tuesday.

Friday, May 03, 2013  There are at least eight people who want a seat on the Kirksville R-3 School Board.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  It only took Jill Nelson's second grade class a few minutes to walk from their classroom to the Davis County Historical Complex, but those steps took them back to the 19th century.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A longtime employee of the city of Kirksville loses his battle with leukemia.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A heartland man is accused of stealing his ex's car.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Davis County Elementary School 3rd graders in Jodi Lindberg's class went barefoot to raise awareness for those that are not fortunate enough to afford shoes all over the world