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

Monday, June 03, 2013  The state of Iowa requires Wapello County Public Health and the Ottumwa Regional Hospital to develop and promote emergency preparedness, and also a response and recovery plan over the course of the next five years.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The emergency preparedness kits contain enough supplies for four people to survive for three days.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Ottumwa Public Works is gearing up for the expected snowfall in Ottumwa

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The  Ottumwa Public Works Department is already prepared for the first snowfall.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  First Pentecostal Church had its second annual backpack giveaway for kids grades K through 5

Monday, March 12, 2012  Emergency Management Department in Wapello County trains citizens and departments for emergency situations.

Monday, October 03, 2011  The NEMO Job Fair will be held at the NEMO Fairgrounds, Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Monday, July 18, 2011  High School Students Work with Missouri National Guard to Build Disaster Preparedness Skills at Truman Summer Program.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Missouri’s state wide tornado drill coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week which is hosted by the National Weather Service and State Emergency Management Agency.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from March 7 through March 11 in the State of Missouri.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  By the end of April, terror threats to the U.S. will no longer be described in shades of green, blue, yellow, orange and red.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  South Korean fighter jets scream through skies to prepare for possible surprise North Korean attack

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  After significant flash flooding in areas of northeast Missouri Tuesday, and with the forecast calling for the possibility of more storms, the State Emergency Management Agency is reminding Missourians to be prepared for localized flooding and to drive cautiously because water on roadways can be deceptively dangerous.

Monday, February 01, 2010