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

Yesterday at 1:20 PM  Though elections are months away, Ottumwa's mayoral race is already heating up.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Last month, the council voted 4-1 to rezone the Ottumwa Vet Clinic on N. Court Street from a residential to a commercial zone.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  American Gothic Days in Eldon will be June 7-9

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Ottumwa Mayor Frank Flanders vetoed the Ottumwa Vet Clinic zoning change, even though the council passed it four to one.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  In a 4-1 vote last week, City Council approved a request per the vet clinic’s owners to change the land on 2305 N. Court St. into a C-1 commercial zone, but on Tuesday, Mayor Flanders said he is vetoing that ordinance.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The Class of 2013 is made up of 334 students who represent 54 countries. This includes 251 graduates and 83 undergraduate degrees.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The city of Macon and MoDOT held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  This was the third and final hearing for council to decide whether to rezone the Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic from an R-1 Residential Zone to a C-1 Commercial Zone.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The City Council unanimously approves second reading of the vet clinic's request to rezoned to a commercial district. Three residents voiced their concerns at the podium.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Congressman Loebsack reaches out to small-businesses with Mayor Hranicka in Keosauqua.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Bucklin community coming together to build a new playground.