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

Bomb threats at Ankeny schools cost time and money 

The bomb threats discovered last week at two Ankeny schools caused more than missed classes and disruption of routine for students and parents, Police Chief Gary Mikulec said Thursday.

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Santa Claus coming to town

City crews are readying Fairfield’s downtown square for the holiday season and annual Holiday Lighting Celebration set for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26 in Central Park.

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Workshops give locals help with nonprofit causes

Lee County has more than 335 non-profit organizations that have an income of more than $100 million.

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Columbia bank robbed

The search continues for the man who robbed a Regions Bank branch in Columbia Monday afternoon.

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Man impersonates Quincy police officer 

The Quincy Police Department is asking for your help to find a man who impersonated a police officer almost two weeks ago.

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Missouri jobless rate climbs to 9.4 percent in October 

Missouri's unemployment rate increased last month while the state's net payroll fell by 2,900 jobs.

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