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

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The snow we've seen so far this winter has meant quite a few snow days for students in the heartland.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Winter storms the Heartland has allowed kids to get time off from school, but does snow days put the school year back further?

Monday, February 07, 2011  Snow days are all fun and games, until you have to make them up!

Monday, February 22, 2010  During these snowy days, more citizens are traveling around by bus.

Sunday, February 21, 2010  Monday marks the first extended day of school for Ottumwa students.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  The school day will get longer for students in Des Moines to make up for this winter's snow days.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Snow days will turn into "summer days" for many Heartland students.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Snow and ice has forced school district officials in Des Moines to cancel classes enough times this academic year that they're considering holding classes on Saturdays.

Friday, January 29, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says he is willing to work with local school districts to make up missed days due to recent snow and ice storms.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  You wanted to know more about the impact of snow days...and our Fact Finder Team went looking for answers.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Snow days and shortened days disrupt learning and extend the school year into June, but the Sigourney School District is taking steps to keep classrooms comfortable and utilities down.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  Our Fact Finder Team reveals the number of snow days in several Southeast Iowa school districts.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Ottumwa High School tells about what goes into the decision