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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Officer Harden goes teaches DARE at Brashear schools.

Saturday, September 29, 2012 

Sunday, September 23, 2012  First Resources Corporation put on a day of celebration for those in substance abuse recovery.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Prescription drug fraud and abuse is a growing problem in the Heartland.

Monday, January 23, 2012  AP IMPACT: Crude new meth recipe fills hospitals with burn patients, contributes to closures

Sunday, September 11, 2011  An employee at an Iowa City hospital faces charges for allegedly taking pain medication intended for patients.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Appanoose County is taking a new apporach for getting rid of old prescription drugs.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  No, it's not a Huey Lewis misquote.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs that mimic pot, cocaine, other drugs send thousands to hospitals

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  The suspect managed to avoid prison time.

Monday, September 27, 2010  The two suspects are being held in the Adair County Jail.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Ottumwa Police Department, and the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at the Sandra Kay Breuklander residence located at 301 N. Graves in Ottumwa Iowa.

Saturday, June 12, 2010  The Adair County Drug Coalition, area law enforcement agencies, and several healthcare organizations hosted the event.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  Get rid of your old Rx and OTC drugs this weekend.