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

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Appanoose County Sustainable Committee members met on Wednesday to discuss progress being made

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House: Threat of tax hikes could lower consumer spending during holiday season

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Residents went to local stores Saturday to support locally owned businesses as part of Shop Small Business Saturday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  A look at how Chronic Wasting Disease is affecting landowners, sportsman and hunters.

Friday, November 02, 2012  US economy adds 171,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate ticks up to 7.9 percent

Friday, October 05, 2012  The Department of Labor released the job statistics for the month of September and the unemployment rate fell to 7.8%, down from 8.1% in July.