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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Just three years after graduating from Moravia High School, Molly would play a significant part in basketball history becoming the first woman to sign a contract for the WBL paving a road for females to play the sport professionally in the WNBA today.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The first woman to ever sign a professional women's basketball contract got her start at a high school here in the Heartland.  She has never been officially honored at Moravia High School, until now.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Several people have spotted large groups of pelicans in the Des Moines River and in Greater Ottumwa Park.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  On Sunday, April 14, you can learn more about Wood's time in western Iowa.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Pioneer Ridge Nature Preserve will be hosting a bird count on Friday.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  There were a handful of women Saturday at Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, learning how to put together wreaths made of grapevines.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Open Horse Show

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Talent Show winners

Saturday, April 07, 2012  Ty Smedes gives presentation at Pioneer Ridge Nature Center about Bald Eagles and speaks about his second published book.

Friday, December 30, 2011  The Wapello County Conservation Board hosted its annual Christmas bird count.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Bald Eagles are showing up on the Des Moines River in Ottumwa.

Friday, October 21, 2011 

Friday, October 21, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  As fall descends upon the Heartland, the leaves are beginning to change colors a little early this year.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.