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

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Parkview Plaza has purchased the three-story brick building at 117 and 119 Main Street.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  ConAgra Foods is buying private-label food producer Ralcorp for about $4.95 billion.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Legacy Foundation purchased the buildings where the Capri and Capitol Theaters once were

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Ottumwa Transit Department will be putting a new lift van into service after the Ottumwa City Council approved the purchase at a recent city council meeting.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  On Wednesday, the Ottumwa Fire Department had the opportunity to test a new aerial unit.

Friday, August 03, 2012  The idea is the brainstorm of the current Kirksville Leadership Institute class.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The department was the recipient of a $2500 grant from the Monsanto Fund. The organization sponsors a program entitled, “America’s Farmers Grow Communities.”

Friday, March 09, 2012  Kirksville Fire Department purchases a new fire engine called a Ferrara MVP.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  The League of Women Voters is asking for the public's help in purchasing new signs to alert voters of election day.

Sunday, February 12, 2012  Residents in Memphis are on a mission to purchase a $75,000 experimental airplane that was manufactored in the town before the Depression.

Monday, January 16, 2012  The Missouri Public Service Commission announces it has approved a request filed by Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri to lower the fuel and purchased power adjustment charge (FAC) on the bills of its electric customers.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Already financially hurting school districts brace for more cuts ahead

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the e-Permit system enables hunters, anglers and trappers to purchase, print and immediately use all Missouri sport-hunting and sport-fishing permits

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  The Missouri Public Service Commission announced Wednesday they have approved a request filed by Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri to lower the fuel and purchased power adjustment charge (FAC) on the bills of its electric customers.