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

Yesterday at 11:06 PM  The students learned how to take a patient's blood pressure and use a stethoscope. They even dissected the heart of a pig, which instructors say is similar to a human heart.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The boil order is expected to go into effect around noon this Friday.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Monday, June 10, 2013  Just in time for summer, the Ottumwa Transit Buses are sporting new bike racks.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Macon County Community Volunteers is looking for volunteers to become part of their emergency response team.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The state of Iowa requires Wapello County Public Health and the Ottumwa Regional Hospital to develop and promote emergency preparedness, and also a response and recovery plan over the course of the next five years.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Food 4 Kids program.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A survey conducted this week by the Prevention Research Center will ask about Ottumwa's health needs.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Get Active Kirksville Program is back with the Healthy Handbook Program from now through October.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Northeast Regional Medical Center invited the community to tour the newly renovated Women's Center and brand new Vein Center.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation