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

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  Graduation season significantly influence Kirksville's economic growth and as Truman State University and A.T. Still University students invite their families and loved ones to see them walk across the stage, it helps advance the city's economic development.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Students at Green City High School participated in the Financial Reality Fair.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad and MidAmerican Energy are announcing plans to install 656 wind turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The city of Kirksville is applying for grant money to help pay for the demolition of several unsafe, rundown buildings around town.

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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Attracting business and industry to town is no easy task.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Officials from the city of Kirksville and Macon gathered this evening at Truman State University for a MoDOT listening session.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Only one county out of 16 had a lower unemployment rate than Adair County.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Low-Income Housing Advocates Say Cuts In Senate Bill 120 Will Harm some Missouri residents.

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.

Monday, March 04, 2013  An improved broadband network could put Ottumwa on even footing with the rest of the state.