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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Though elections are months away, Ottumwa's mayoral race is already heating up.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  In a 4-1 vote last week, City Council approved a request per the vet clinic’s owners to change the land on 2305 N. Court St. into a C-1 commercial zone, but on Tuesday, Mayor Flanders said he is vetoing that ordinance.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Congressman Loebsack reaches out to small-businesses with Mayor Hranicka in Keosauqua.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Former Truman president honored with a self portrait

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Lawmakers from Southeast IA met at the Bridge View Center to discuss legislative issues and activities and answer questions. Congress will ajourn next month.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Macon Park Board of Directors thanks community for voting yes.