Archive for January, 2011
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:30 am
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The Marion County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this morning.
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Keywords: budget, Marion County Board of Supervisors
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:29 am
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State Climatologist Harry Hillaker says it’s still too early to tell precisely what the spring season will bring, but says there is a slight increase in the chance for flooding.
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Keywords: climatologist, Flooding, Harry Hillaker, Spring
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:28 am
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The search for Knoxville’s new City Manager will likely come to an end this weekend.
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Keywords: Dick Schrad, Knoxville City Council, Knoxville City Manager
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:27 am
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There was a big turnout for the annual Red Rock Red Nosed Ice Fishing Tournament last weekend.
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Keywords: Ice Fishing, lake red rock association, Matt Kissinger, tournament
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am
On March 1st Marion County residents will have the chance to vote in a special election on the question of imposition of a 1% local option sales and services tax.
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Keywords: local option sales and services tax, LOSST, Marion County
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:25 am
The Pella Opera House has announced its annual “Pellaritaville” Party.
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Keywords: dana warrick, Fundraiser, Pella Opera House, pellaritaville
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:24 am
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The Knoxville School Board continues to look into adding technology advancements in the district including the possibility of implementing a one-to-one laptop program.
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Keywords: Dr. Randy Flack, Knoxville School Board, laptop program, technology
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:23 am
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Employees at Pella Corporation held their annual chili cookoff competition Thursday.
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Keywords: Chili Cookoff, Fundraiser, JDRF, Pella Corporation
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:22 am
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A Marion County man recently won the top prize in an Iowa Lottery instant scratch game.
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Keywords: Iowa Lottery, Wendell Clark
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:21 am
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the findings of its study of flood probability for Marion County.
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Keywords: Des Moines River, flood chance, Marion County, noaa
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:19 am
IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO EIGHT CALLS FOR SERVICE.
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Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:18 am
Released: January 28, 2011
Disposition of Cases – 1/25/11
State of Iowa v. Agan, Davey – Mr. Agan either pled or was found guilty of OWI – 1
st He was fined. $1250.00 in addition to a 35% surcharge; $625.00 of the fine will be suspended if the defendant
procures a driver’s license or work permit by 3‐25‐11. The defendant was ordered to pay the costs of
the action and any and all court appointed legal fees. The defendant was sentenced to 2 days in the
County Jail. The defendant may satisfy the 2 days in jail by completing a drinking and driving program,
if the class is not completed the defendant will be required to report to jail. Bond on appeal was set at
$1000.00. This case was prosecuted by Nicole Olson of the Marion County Attorney’s Office with the
assistance of the Knoxville Police Department.
State of Iowa v. Yang, Joshua – Mr. Yang either pled or was found guilty of possession of marijuana. He
was fined $315.00 plus a 35% surcharge. He was also ordered to spend 48 hours in the Marion County
Jail. He is required to check himself into the jail on January 28, 2011. He was required to pay the costs
of the action, and reimburse the state for any Court appointed legal fees. His driver’s license was
suspended for 180 days. He is required to have a substance abuse evaluation and follow any treatment
recommendations. This case was prosecuted by Nicole Olson of the Marion County Attorney’s office
with the assistance of the Pella Police Department.
State of Iowa v. Ozinga, April – Ms. Ozinga either pled or was found guilty of OWI – 1st She was fined .
$1250.00 in addition to a 35% surcharge; $625.00 of the fine will be suspended if the defendant
procures a driver’s license or work permit by 3‐25‐11. The defendant was ordered to pay the costs of
the action and any and all court appointed legal fees. The defendant was sentenced to 2 days in the
County Jail. The defendant may satisfy the 2 days in jail by completing a drinking and driving program,
if the class is not completed the defendant will be required to report to jail on March 1, 2011. Bond on
appeal was set at $1000.00. This case was prosecuted by Nicole Olson of the Marion County Attorney’s
Office with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
State of Iowa v. Sanford, Kolton. Pursuant to a plea bargain, Mr. Sanford pled guilty to Possession of
Alcohol underage and Open Container. He was fined $700.00 plus surcharges and court costs. State
dismissed Possession of Marijuana charge, with the defendant being responsible of the Court costs
associated with that charge.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:07 am
Pella Christian hosts South Tama tonight in a Little Hawkeye Conference doubleheader.
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Keywords: basketball, Eagles, Lady Eagles, Little Hawkeye Conference, Pella Christian, South Tama, Trojans
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:04 am
Both the Little and Lady Dutch will look to complete a season sweep of Oskaloosa tonight.
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Keywords: basketball, Lady Dutch, Little Dutch, Little Hawkeye Conference, Oskaloosa, pella
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 6:00 am
The Pella boys basketball team maintained its hold on the conference lead, with a crucial 81-71 win last night at Grinnell.
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Keywords: Grinnell, Kyle Newendorp, Little Dutch, Little Hawkeye Conference, Nick Dorman, Pella Boys Basketball
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 5:58 am
The Lady Dutch pulled out a close win Thursday night against Grinnell 43-39.
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Keywords: basketball, Jerod Garland, Lady Dutch, Little Hawkeye Conference, pella
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 5:57 am
The Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad gets back on the court tonight against Grinnell.
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Keywords: High School Basketball, knoxville
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 5:25 am
The Twin Cedars girls and boys basketball teams are set for a matchup with Tri-County on Tuesday but the Sabers will also be taking on another opponent that night.
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Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 4:59 am
Pella wrestled against Grinnell and ADM Thursday night.
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Keywords: ADM, Grinnell, Little Dutch, pella, Wrestling
Posted: Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
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Funeral services for Phyllis Robuck, age 90 How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back , of Knoxville will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m on Friday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knoxville Public Library or to the United Presbyterian Women. Online condolences may be left at bertrandfuneralhomes.com
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