Today's Front Page for May 17th, 2012


Today's Local News

Knoxville School Board Approves Auditorium; Work to Begin At End of Month

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:30 am

The Knoxville School Board approved Lang Construction Group of West Des Moines to build the new auditorium during their regular meeting last night.

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Pella Man Running for State Senate

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:29 am

A Pella Resident will be running for State Senate in District 40. Tim Tripp grew up in Sully, Iowa before going to school, earning degrees in Political Science and Law.

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Two People Hospitalized, Charges Pending in a Tuesday Accident

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:28 am

Two people were taken to Mercy Hospital, including one person that was airlifted, after a single-vehicle accident northwest of Pleasantville Tuesday morning.

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“AFRAID…Be Fearless” Ride to pass through Knoxville

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:27 am


The AFRAID Ride will head through Knoxville on Highway 92 on Saturday. The riders have collected sponsorships that will benefit Bethany Christian Services in Pella.

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Today's Local Sports

2012 State Track Schedule And Results

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 8:00 am

Check back often for updated results.

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Jumping Events, Shuttle Hurdle Preliminaries Open State Track Meet Today for Local Athletes

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:03 am

Following nearly a week of excitement and final preparations, the 2012 Coed State Track and Field Championships get underway today at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

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Pella Christian, PCM Boys Golfers Hopeful to Earn State Tournament Spots Today

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:02 am

A berth in the Class 2A Boys State Golf Meet is on the line today for members of the Pella Christian and PCM teams, as they compete in a Class 2A District Meet in Panora.

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Singles & Doubles Seek Place at State in Today’s Class 1A Regional Tennis Tournament

Posted: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 6:00 am

A chance for singles players and doubles teams from the Knoxville, Pella High and Pella Christian girls tennis teams to advance to the Class 1A State Individual Tennis Tournament takes place today in Pella.

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