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

2 hours, 30 minutes ago  The small group spent the morning building and programming their own robots, and after lunch, they got to operate their robots, steering it with a control attached to a computer.

Today at 3:41 PM  The process of stacking Ottumwa's new communications tower began and was completed Tuesday.

Today at 1:20 PM  Though elections are months away, Ottumwa's mayoral race is already heating up.

Today at 12:30 PM  Kids show their dads some love and appreciation for Father's Day.

Yesterday at 10:51 PM  The decision will save some residents hundreds of dollars.

Yesterday at 5:14 PM  Students in IHCC's Massage Therapy program are looking for volunteers.

Yesterday at 4:53 PM  The Macon Police Department has created a tip line so citizens can give information about crimes and problems in their neighborhood anonymously.

Yesterday at 4:37 PM  Monday was the kick off of the Quarter Mile Campaign.

Yesterday at 11:53 AM  Finding activities for the kids during the summer can be difficult and expensive, but one free camp is here to help.

Yesterday at 11:00 AM  16-year-old Gracie Hunziker has shown hogs, goats, cattle, horses, sheep, and dogs since she was 6. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Kayla Adams talks about her heart transplant journey.