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

Friday, April 26, 2013  Doctoral candidate comes to Truman to discuss new curriculum for future students

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Friday, March 29, 2013  Voting yes on the sales tax increase will create nicer facilites for som events in Macon.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It’s about survival and keeping the doors open to children that have nowhere else to go.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The fees have not been increased since 1997.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Ottumwa water rates will be increasing starting July 1.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The percentage of people using seat belts in Missouri lags behind the national average.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  You may be shelling out more cash for beef products in the near future.

Monday, February 11, 2013  “The utility bill is like a car payment, or a rent payment or part of a house payment that makes it a big difference to a lot of people,” said one customer.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Tri-County Electric Cooperative has a rate increase.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A few thousand will soon have to pay more to watch TV.