The Marion County Republican Central Committee will be hosting an event to honor our heroes tonight at the ISU Extension Office in Knoxville.

The event is for residents to give thanks to local law enforcement for protecting and serving our communities. During the event there will be a program recognizing law enforcement along with a proclamation and gifts given to each department. The republican central committee honoring law enforcement, will recognize Elk Rock State Park Law Enforcement, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Marion County Conservation Board Law Enforcement Officers, Melcher-Dallas and Pleasantville Police Departments. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.