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

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Davis County High School's graudation rate is 96%

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  Cardinal School District 2012 graduation rates were highest in its history

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Van Buren HIgh School continues to have high graduation rates

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Over 100 people gathered for the first annual "State of the Schools" address in Ottumwa.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Monday's Facebook Story of The Day is about high school dropout rates across The Heartland

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  You'll find Truman State University at the top of the list for "best value" in the June issue of Consumer's Digest Magazine.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Ottumwa's graduation rate improved to 82 and half percent, up from 79 percent in 2009.

Monday, January 03, 2011  According to the Kids Count 2009: Trends in the Well Being of Iowa Children survey, Davis, Jefferson, Wapello and Van Buren Counties continue to have large numbers of children living in poverty.

Sunday, May 23, 2010  A new formula provides more accurate data in tracking students in the state.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Ottumwa rate is one of the ten lowest in the state.