Archive for December, 2011
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
We all want the very best for our children and grandchildren. Part of what is best for them is teaching them how to save money and ultimately make good investments. I spoke with Steve Fopma, Rosie Debruin and Judy Jenison, with Leighton State Bank, Pella and Leighton and they shared some great ideas with me.
I think that every parent and grandparent will enjoy listening to what they have to share.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
2011 was a great year for the Pella Historical Village.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with Knoxville Recreation Center Wellness Supervisor Trish Worrall about how to make sure you can stay in shape with a busy lifestyle.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 11:57 am
A Knoxville woman is in Marion County Jail on $50,000 cash bond after being arrested yesterday and charged with possession and delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 10:19 am
FOR SALE: leather chair for $35, small rocker…please call 641-842-2839.
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 10:17 am
FOR SALE: lawn mower for $50, 5th wheel hitch for $100, roll bar for $5…please call 641-891-5554.
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 10:16 am
FOR SALE: cottonwood lumber…please call 641-944-5484.
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 10:15 am
FOR SALE: 3 ft stuffed Herky…please call 641-780-5671.
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 10:14 am
WANTED: snowblower…please call 641-828-7273.
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:30 am
A Knoxville man faces up to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of felony Operating while Intoxicated in Marion County District Court Wednesday.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:29 am
[simage=6725,max,n,center,]The Iowa Caucuses are next Tuesday, and Republicans are jockeying for a strong position coming out of Iowa.
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Keywords: Newt Gingrich, Representative Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:28 am
Nominations for the Knoxville Community Impact Awards are due to the Chamber office Friday at 2:00pm.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:27 am
The Pella Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Pella Chamber Hall of Fame Awards.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:26 am
Though the Republican Party may be getting all the attention, it’s vital that Democrats come out to caucus next Tuesday, too.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:25 am
New Year’s Eve is Saturday, and many people like to make sure they have the perfect drink to celebrate.
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Keywords: Pella Hy-Vee, Tassel Ridge Winery
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:23 am
The Christmas walk is finishing its 31st year.
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Keywords: Bonnie Verberg, Christmas Walk
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:22 am
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A Marion County farmer has been selected to present during a series of online seminars designed to help farmers learn from other farmers without having to travel in the winter.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:21 am
We are on the threshold of entering 2012, and places around town will be closing to observe the holiday.
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Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:15 am
December 30th, 2011
IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIELDED 136 PHONE CALLS, 8 911 CALLS, AND 7 INCOMPLETE 911 CALLS.
IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO TWENTY NINE CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EIGHT EXTRA PATROLS, FOUR WELFARE CHECKS, ONE ANIMAL CARCASS, ONE SUSPICIOUS PERSON, ONE HARASSMENT, ONE DEBRIS IN THE ROADWAY, ONE ACCIDENT, TWO RETURN PHONE CALLS, ONE LIVESTOCK IN THE ROADWAY, THREE ATTEMPTS AT PAPER SERVICE, TWO MOTORIST ASSISTS, ONE ESCORT, AND THREE OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE.
THE MARION COUNTY JAIL IS CURRENTLY HOLDING TWENTY SUBJECTS,
IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS ONE PERSON WAS BOOKED INTO THE MARION COUNTY JAIL.
MERIWEATHER,LEE ANNE MANUFACTURE/DELIVER/POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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AS WITH ANY CRIMINAL CASE, A CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND A DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
Posted: Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 6:00 am
A swarming defense that forces dozens of turnovers has been a point of pride for the Pella High girls basketball team this season
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Keywords: Jerod Garland, Lady Dutch, Little Hawkeye Conference, Pella Girls Basketball