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

Today at 6:32 PM  The entire 300 block of Main Street will be revitalized.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Monday, November 19, 2012  Fiber optics and broadband could be the technology of the future for Ottumwa.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The study will benefit exisiting businesses and attract new business to Ottumwa.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) has a new tool to help retain and attract new businesses to Ottumwa.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A historic memento is now displayed in the Wapello County Courthouse.