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

Friday, March 09, 2012  As American families look to tighten their budgets, meat finds itself on the chopping block

Friday, November 11, 2011  For the fourth year in a row, Hy-vee in Kirksville provides free breakfast to veterans

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Iowans will come together to walk for an important cause.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Final decision due soon.

Monday, September 26, 2011  More supermarkets bagging do-it-yourself checkout lanes in name of customer service

Monday, January 31, 2011  As the winter storm threatens to hit the heartland KTVO asked what shoppers buy before the snow hits.

Saturday, January 08, 2011  Updated with new story, video, additional photos. A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Ethel's newest building has been in the works since last fall.

Monday, June 28, 2010  The Downtown Grocery store is scheduled to open in late August on the Kirksville square.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  It could soon cost California shoppers at the checkout aisle if they forget to bring their own bags to the store under what would be the nation's first statewide plastic bag ban.

Monday, May 03, 2010  The hunt is on Iowa for wild morel mushrooms, and the state is now making it easier for restaurants and grocery stores to sell the hot commodity.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  Business is booming for discount grocery chain, Aldi.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008  The ribbon was cut for the brand new Fareway grocery store in Ottumwa.