Today’s Local News

PCGS Holds Mock City Council

Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:23 am

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Yesterday Pella Christian Grade School’s fourth graders held mock city council meeting.

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Record High Temperature Broken Yesterday

Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:22 am

A new record high was set in Knoxville/Pella yesterday.

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Evenhouse Retiring from Pella Christian

Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Mr. John Evenhouse, a teacher at Pella Christian High School, is retiring.

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Sheriff’s Report – May 15, 2013

Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:15 am

May 15th, 2013

IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIELDED 75 PHONE CALLS, AND 11 911 CALLS,

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IN DEPTH: Police Officer Memorial Day Part 1

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Tomorrow is National Police Officer Memorial Day. In the first part of a two part program on Marion County law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty that first aired in 2008.

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Former Marion County Sheriff Ron Goemaat, Former Chief Deputy Mel Van der Weil, Former Knoxville Police Department Sergeant and current Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Olivier, and Cheryl Hanthorn, Pella.

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Budget Projections and Security Discussion at the Knoxville Schools

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with Dr. Randy Flack, the Knoxville Schools Superintendent, about future budget projections and the end of the school year.

Let’s Talk Pella – May 14, 2013

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 12:29 pm

Today, we speak with Bonnie Verberg at the Pella Historical Society about Tulip Time, visitors to the city, and what’s coming up.w

Knoxville School Board Talks Budget, Possible Shortfalls

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:30 am

The Knoxville School Board discussed future budget information during their regular meeting last night.

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Real Estate Market Back Locally

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:29 am

The housing market is on its way back statewide, with a reported 6.1% increase in home sales over April of last year. Growth in sales is occurring in Marion as well.

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City, VA Work Together to Help City With Access

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:28 am

The City of Knoxville is finding it more convenient if they’d like to use portions of the VA Campus for events.

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Leadership Lake Red Rock Program Tonight

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:27 am

The Marion County Development Commission has announced the 2013 Graduation Class of Leadership Lake Red Rock.

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Supervisors to Talk About Animal Control, Roof Maintenance

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:26 am

The Marion County Board of Supervisors will discuss county ordinances regarding animal control and dog control during their regular meeting on Tuesday morning.

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Thursday Nights in Pella Approaches

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:25 am

The themes for Thursday Nights in Pella have been announced.

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Free Appliance Recycling to Help Spring Cleaning in Knoxville

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:24 am

Warm weather means it’s time for spring cleaning.

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Pella Regional Staff Recognized

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Pella Regional Health Center announces that Carrie Kelderman in Obstetrics, Sandy Lanser in Surgery, Greg Opseth in Skilled and Mark Orr in Home Health and Hospice were DAISY winners for 2013.

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National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Prepares for Induction

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:22 am

The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame will be holding their 24th annual induction banquet next month.

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ISU Coaches at Bos Landen Yesterday

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Bos Landen played host to several of Iowa State University’s coaches yesterday afternoon for the college’s annual Tailgate Tour.

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Sheriff’s Report – May 14, 2013

Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 6:15 am

May 14th, 2013

IN THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIELDED 112 PHONE CALLS, AND 8 911 CALLS,

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IN DEPTH: Gateway to Hope Garden Tour

Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 2:00 pm

It’s spring and almost time for the Gateway to Hope Garden tour–a benefit for children in Nicaragua.

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Carol Van Klompenburg, and Nelda and David Pealer, of Pella.

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Elderly Waver Program

Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with two Marion County Public Health employees about the Elderly Waiver Program during Older Americans Month.