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

Yesterday at 8:23 AM  Under current Iowa law, schools are supposed to start the week that includes September 1st.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The building will be open for the 2013-2014 school year.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Ottumwa School Distrcit will begin offering preschool child care in Augst to stduents enrolled in their four-year-old preschool program.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Terry Branstad officially signed Iowa's education reform bill into law Monday.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  As the school year wraps up, we spoke with the Ottumwa Community Schools board president Carol Mitchell about their progress for the year.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Evans Middle School sixth graders will be performing the musical 'Harmony High' Friday evening at 7

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  One of the district's main goal of the 2020 plan will be focusing on the north side of the district.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Superintendent Davis Eidahl said there was possible misappropriate use of technology between a teacher and student

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Over 300 graduates received their diplomas on this momentous occasion held at Bridge View.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Dr. Pam Ewell will start in the position this July.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  School Board Candidates, Nan Davis and Greg Gordon met with the board to decide who will be the new member.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Civil engineers say Missouri's infrastructure gets only a C minus.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Ottumwa Schools District has two tornado drills per semester so at least four per year

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Construction is already underway on a safe room for Cardinal Elementary School.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Over 80 students received their diplomas today as their family, friends and loved ones cheered them on.