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

Friday, May 10, 2013  A little boy who has already overcome incredible odds has a few more hurdles in his future.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Horace Mann's principal promised the students she would dress up and dance with the Ottumwa Bulldog is more than $5,000 was raised

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The bike race will be held Saturday, June 1

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

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 6th annual “Drive 1 4 UR School” event took place at Van Buren Community School. Ford and Fesler are donating $20 and up to $6,000 for each person who signed up to take a car for a spin.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Students at Life Church School are hosting a fundraiser dinner.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Truman State University's Phi Kappa Tau Fraternty chapter held Cookout for Kids to benefit the SeriousFun Camps.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cannonball Balloon Road Rally will be Saturday, April 20 in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Davis County Elementary School 3rd graders in Jodi Lindberg's class went barefoot to raise awareness for those that are not fortunate enough to afford shoes all over the world

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  For a center that depends entirely on donations and fundraisers to operate, this event is especially important.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Donkey basketball raises money for after-prom activities for Schuyler High School

Friday, April 05, 2013  12th Annual Daddy/Daughter dance in Kirksville.

Friday, March 29, 2013  From now until May 10, you can bid on a gently used purse and all of the proceeds help benefit local animals and HOGS4DOGSUSA.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Bras will be decorated, modeled and auctioned off to support breast cancer research.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The community is helping Phenix Holcomb's financial woes as he undergoes surgery on his hip later this year.