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

Yesterday at 9:06 PM  On Tuesday, FEMA met with public agencies who have declared 19 counties in Iowa disaster zones.

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

Yesterday at 2:04 PM  Bryan Draper Vilcone is accused of killing Raelynn M. Hart, who died April 21.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Students in IHCC's Massage Therapy program are looking for volunteers.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A judge set the trial date for Robert Eugene Pilcher, 67, on Monday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Indian Hills staff, business members and individuals tee'd up for a good cause Friday.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  School may be out for the summer, but the calendar of events at Indian Hills Community College is anything but empty.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Robert Pilcher was arrested in November of last year after agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation performed DNA tests.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Dozens of Heartland residents celebrated the completion of the new OATS facility in Macon.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  At a public meeting this afternoon,  Pathfinders representatives gave a historic overview of the byways, and they also asked residents for suggestions for future planning and developing.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The festivities begin at noon with a harness race followed by a queen and "little miss" contest, and a night of free entertainment

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Heartland Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognizes its volunteers during its 40th annual banquet.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Construction was delayed due to weather.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The cause of death determined by a late medical examiner is being questioned.