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

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Farmer Bob Jackson says this year has been a good year so far in planting corn.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  While organizers were unable to set up their highly anticipated cake walk and bouncy house due to the weather, nearly a dozen vendors still had tents set up with various items on display.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Saturday, May 11, 2013  College graduation season brings major transitions, with decisions about whether to move back in with mom and dad or to find a fill-in gig to pay rent while the job hunt continues.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  KTVO spoke with Ostranders Flowers in Eldon on tips of how to protect your plants from the cold.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Department of Conservation reports that 21,437 turkeys were taken during the first week of the season.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Spring turkey season is right around the corner, but the chilly temperatures we've been having this spring may impact turkey hunters.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  “Operation Relief Residential Tree Program” is a collaborative project the City of Ottumwa has with Alliant Energy and the D-N-R to encourage residents to plant trees.