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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Heartland gardeners are finding ways to conserve water when rain does come during this drought using rain barrels.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The fish kill happened in an old, cut-off channel of the Chariton River near South Gifford.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  How are water levels doing due to the drought? We got the answers in Thursday's Facebook Story of The Day.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Flood control structures throughout Southeast Iowa reduce flood damange, but many still need to be built.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Documents detail Exxon's Yellowstone response as surging river raises fears spill could spread

Monday, July 04, 2011  Exxon claims Montana spill limited but governor doubtful, says company needs to look harder

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Beach visitors will soon get more bang for their buck.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  The Davis County Courthouse will get much needed improvements.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Residents in Ottumwa will have to deal with more potholes.

Friday, February 18, 2011  The melting snow from the recent blizzard is causing another problem... flooding.