Today’s Local News

Shortly after responding to a Burglary call on Franklin Street Tuesday afternoon, the Pella Police department found a suspect attempting to exit the residence.

An all-Iowa music festival will entertain RAGBRAI riders when they stop overnight in Knoxville on July 24th.

This fall when the Central Football team hits the field at Ron & Joyce Schipper Stadium, it will be on a brand new playing surface.

June 16th, 2013

IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIELDED 83 PHONE CALLS, AND 9 911 CALLS,

Nearly 70 people took part in the June Jamboree 5K this morning. Steven Null, Sr. was first to the finish line in a time of 21:30. Rachel Peter was the first female in, finishing in 22:56.

Pictured above is 5-year-old Isaac Rankin, who finished first in the 200-yard fun run for kids. He ran the course in 40 seconds. Full 5K results are below.

June Jamboree June Jamboree 5K Race-overall

There has been a lot to do in Knoxville today.

The National Storm Prediction Center says Marion County has a slight risk of severe weather through Saturday night.

The 2013 Great Plains Super Launch is holding their annual event today in Pella.

A celebration of Knoxville parks gets underway early this morning.

Yesterday, 19-year-old Christian Michael Latshaw of Altoona, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Robbery.

The Knoxville Public Library is hosting a fix-it-yourself workshop for adults this morning.

The overall moisture conditions in Iowa are continuing to improve, and are approaching normal.

The Knoxville Alumni Association is holding a “Drive-A-Dodge” fundraiser today at the Knoxville Middle School.

If you are looking for a fun and easy RAGBRAI event to volunteer for, contact the Pella Opera House.

Several other activities are occurring in Knoxville Saturday.

You voted and chose the six Dutch names for The Cottages, and now Hearthstone would like your help decorating the inside of the facilities.

June 15th, 2013