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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The proposed constitutional amendment would be referred to voters in 2014.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A meeting was held with parents, Ottumwa Regional CEO Phil Dionne and IHCC President Jim Lindenmayer on Tuesday night

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Attempted child abduction of two Eddyville Elementary School students occurred on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  District administrators sent a letter to parents about Tuesday's incident at Eddyville Elementary School.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Police searching for suspect in New York City crash that killed expectant parents, baby; reward offered

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  If you have a son or daughter at Ottumwa High School, the school district wants to hear from you.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Investigators trying to piece together what led to the violence late Saturday night found several guns believed used in the shootings.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Ottumwa High School will be hosting events with parents and seniors to prepare them for student loan and grant applications.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Chicago parents scramble to find safe place for students as teacher strike rolls into 2nd day