Today’s Local News

IN DEPTH: Ashton Lee

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 pm

A popular author is coming to the Next Chapter Book Store in Knoxville for a reading.

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Ashton Lee, author of the Cherry Cola Book Club.

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Civil War Days at the Marion County Historical Village

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with Janet Ritchie, with the Marion County Historical Society, about this weekend’s Civil War Days. It runs from 7am-4pm at the Historical Villag

Let’s Talk Pella-Mike Nardini

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Pella City Administrator Mike Nardini talks about the conclusions from the last city council meeting, as well as some discussion about the Regional Airport.

Gov. Branstad to Honor Iowa Civil War Soldiers, Including Gov. Stone, This Weekend

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:30 am
Iowa State Memorial in Vicksburg, MS

Iowa State Memorial in Vicksburg, MS

Governor Terry Branstad is visiting Vicksburg National Military Park this weekend as the Iowa State Memorial is re-dedicated.

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South Central Regional Airport Agency Meeting

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:29 am

The next meeting of the South Central Regional Airport Agency is scheduled to occur tonight at 6:00p.m.

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Local Pilot Makes Difference in High Speed Chase

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:28 am

A pilot helped make the difference during Tuesday night’s high speed chase in Marion County.

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Pella Area Development Corporation Supports South Central Regional Airport

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:27 am

The Pella Area Development Corporation has released a statement of support for the South Central Regional Airport.

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Iowa Politicians From Both Sides of Aisle Making Stops in Knoxville Next Week

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:26 am

Two Iowa politicians are making public stops in Marion County next week.

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Vermeer Annexation Approved

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:25 am

The Pella City Council has approved a voluntary annexation petition from Vermeer Corporation.

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Knoxville K-9 Unit Achieves Perfect Score Once Again

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:24 am

The Knoxville Police K-9 Unit received a perfect score last weekend during the Midwest K-9 Detector Dog Trials.

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Pella Participates in special Traffic Enforcement Program

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:23 am

Pella is currently participating in the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s special Traffic Enforcement Program, or sTEP, until June 2.

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Start Tomorrow in Knoxville

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:22 am

Memorial Day ceremonies get underway Friday morning in Marion County.

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Central College Adds to Board of Trustees

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 6:21 am

Central College has chosen five alumni to join the board of trustees, which helps oversee the activities of the college.

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Let’s Talk Pella-Tracy Gathman: Planting is Back on Track

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 1:48 pm

Tracy Gathman of Two Rivers Co-Op talks about the state of corn and soybean planting.

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Farmers’ Market

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with Cathy Priest and Maxyne Chambers about this year’s Farmers’ Market, which kicks off Saturday morning.

High Speed Chase Involves Law Enforcement from Multiple Counties

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:30 am

What appeared to be a routine traffic stop by a Pleasantville police officer resulted in a high speed chase that ended in Wayne County last night.

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Preferred Location for Regional Airport Announced

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:29 am

The South Central Regional Airport Agency has announced the preferred location for the new Pella/Oskaloosa Regional Airport.

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Former Knoxville Woman’s Family Loses Home, Business in Oklahoma Tornado

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:28 am

A woman with Knoxville ties and her family were among the thousands that lost their homes in the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday.

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Planting Back on Track

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:27 am

Tracy Gathman of Two Rivers Co-Op reports that planting is back on track after facing adverse weather a few weeks ago.

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Pella City Council Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:27 am

The Pella City Council met yesterday evening.

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