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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Three and four-year-old students planted flowers to give back to their school.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Friday, May 03, 2013  Ottumwa firefighters put out a fire First Church of God on 1404 Sherwood Drive off of Quincy Friday morning.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The First Christian Church in Macon is having its annual rummage and bake sale.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will start their 36th annual Farmer's Market this Saturday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A Heartland woman charged with multiple sex related felonies, has been granted a new judge in her case.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Iowa Works Job Fair was held Thursday at the Bridge View Center

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Bryan Draper Vilcone, 24, faces a First Degree Murder charge in the death of Raelynn M. Hart.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.