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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Under current Iowa law, schools are supposed to start the week that includes September 1st.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A second person is now charged in connection with a stolen property case in Macon County.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A Macon County man is facing criminal charges after a search warrant is served at his girlfriend’s residence.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Bloomfield Police Department is looking into three cars stolen in just two months' time.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The state of Missouri lead the nation with nearly 2,000 meth lab busts in 2012.

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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Scotland County teens learn sobering lesson on drunken driving.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Wapello County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Blackhawk Road in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A group of students in high school and college want education officials in Iowa to recruit qualified teachers and improve testing standards.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  An attempted shoplifting at a Macon convenience store ends with four people in custody facing meth charges.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Heartland will be represented on a special commission appointed by Secretary of State Jason Kander.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A grant awarded to the Macon Public Library will help advance Missouri reading programs.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Mutchler Community Center has new director who is also Bloomfield's Parks and Recreation Director

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Local and state organizations prepare for the first winter storm of the season; focusing on drivers and Iowa's roadways.