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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The bike race will be held Saturday, June 1

Monday, May 06, 2013  Kirksville man allegedly made the statement that he was going to shoot and kill workers at the Ortech plant.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Iowa House have given committee-level approval to a budget for the Health and Human Services agency that would bar the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Heartland Humane Society will be hosting an annual spaghetti dinner this Friday

Friday, March 29, 2013  Wanda "Jean" Boxley, 82, of Laclede, Mo. has been missing since mid-November 2012.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  MU Extension Office is hosting a child care clinic.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Several organizations gathered at Ottumwa High School Thursday for a volunteer fair.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Adair County Humane Society offered spay and neuter certificates.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The topic of this month's Ottumwa Leadership Academy were human and community services

Friday, February 15, 2013  Adair County now has its own pen to house any stray dogs that are picked up out in the county.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Adair county Humane Society is looking for donations for their campaign "be a pal-prevent a litter." there is an interesting twist this year which might give you more incentive to donate.

Monday, January 21, 2013  How you can volunteer for the Humane Society.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Funding the Adair County Humane Society has been an issue for the last five months.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Human trafficking is happening right here in the United States every single day.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm