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

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Macon R-I High School held their commencement ceremony Sunday.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Report: Employers plan modest increase in hiring for new college grads in coming year

Saturday, September 08, 2012  A.T. Still University's School of Health Management held their 10th Annual Commencement Saturday morning.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Fairfield High School Graduation Ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the school's Trojan Stadium

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Ottumwa Christian School graduate Andy Bennett is the only one in his graduating class

Monday, May 21, 2012  The recognition of National Drug Court Month in Ottumwa culminated in Central Park Monday with a program that celebrated sobriety and success.

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Drug Courts save tax money and resources by keeping individuals with substance abuse or mental health issues out of jail, and keep them actively engaged in the community.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Bursting with pride, Taiwan claims Knicks' emerging star Jeremy Lin as its own

Saturday, November 19, 2011  A Truman State alumna returns to the Heartland to promote her latest paranormal vampire fiction novel.

Friday, November 18, 2011  28-year-old Mellissa Ahmed of Ottumwa went on Jeopardy.