Today's Front Page for September 2nd, 2010


Current Cancellations & Delays

Cancellations/Delays

All Pella Pride softball practices are canceled tonight (Thursday)

Weather Related Lake Red Rock Closings (Thursday)

At this time Whitebreast Beach is closed due to high water levels.

North Overlook Beach is closed due to Flood of 2008 Recovery work.

Howell Station Campground is not closed – please call 641-828-7522 for information.

Boat ramps that are currently open include those at Whitebreast Recreation Area, Marina Cove and Elk Rock State Park (just off of Hwy 14) for lake access, and at Howell Station Landing for river access below the dam.  Please note that parking areas at the Marina Cove ramp are very limited during times of high water.

Weather Related Road Closings (Thursday)
Beardsley between 35th and 40th
Kennedy St. between 150th and S71
115th between Illinois Dr. and G40
Elk Horn between Park Hills and Dubuque Dr.
160th Ave closed north of Jersey Dr.
Dubuque Dr. between 140th and 160th
Coolidge St west of 25th Pl, Swan
Briggs St. from 63rd to 72nd
Briggs St at intersection of 60th Ave
Briggs St east of 95th
92nd Ave North of Nixon
100th Ave south of Nevada
92nd Ave north of Nevada
108th Pl south of Perry St
Dubuque Dr between 180th and 190th
160th north of Dubuque
Briggs St. between 72nd and 85th

Roads Closed for Construction and Repair Work
None

Today's Local News

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 am

Columbia Rescue responded to a report of a 31 year old male with chest pains just before 10:30 last night.

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:30 am

Two area businesses concerned about the ground maintenance contract awarded for mowing services at the Knoxville VA campus have submitted appeals.

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 am

One of the leading figures in the Republican party will be in Pella next Thursday September 9th.

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 am

If you’ve noticed many visitors in Pella from different countries this week, that’s because the Vermeer Corporation is hosting customers from around the world.

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Today's Local Sports

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:05 am

Once again this fall KNIA/KRLS and kniakrls.com will be the one to count on for LIVE local sports coverage. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR LIVE STREAMING PAGE FOR THIS WEEK’S GAMES. To view the complete Fall Sports broadcast schedule click this story and read more

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:02 am

The Central College volleyball team is looking to their returning talent to help return them to an Iowa Conference contender this year, and that experience showed as they scored a 3-1 season opening non conference win at Grinnell College last night.

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:01 am

The Central College women’s soccer team struggled to score in a 3-0 loss against Grinnell College in the season opener yesterday.

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Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:00 am

Knoxville tries to get its first win of the volleyball season tonight and the Panthers will have several opportunities to do so.

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Today's Community Calendar

Title: Hartson Family Adoption Fundraiser
Location: Pella Christian High School
Description: You’re invited to an evening filled with food and uplifting praise and worship music on Thursday, September 2nd at Pella Christian High School. This event is a benefit to assist the Hartson family in raising funds for the adoption of a child from Ethiopia. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 pm as well as a raffle. For more information, call 628-4443.
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2010-09-02
End Time: 20:00

Title: Pleasantville Football Supper
Location: Pleasantville Senior Center
Description: Due to maintenance at the New Hope United Methodist Church, their first football supper on Friday, September 3rd will be held at the Pleasantville Senior Center from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. They hope to be back in their basement starting on Friday, September 10th and before each home game during the season.
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2010-09-03
End Time: 19:00

Title: Nature Tots
Location: Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge – Prairie City
Description: Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to bring their favorite adult and join the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge for Nature Tots. There will be story reading, outdoor exploration, crafts, and more. Programs are held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, August 14th and Saturday, September 4th. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. For more information, call 515-994-3431.
Start Time: 10:30
Date: 2010-09-04
End Time: 11:30

Title: Humane Society Fundraiser
Location: Theisen\’s – Pella
Description: The Marion County Humane Society will be showing off some of their adoptable pets on Saturday, September 4th and Saturday, September 18th in the Pella Theisen’s parking lot from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. They will be taking donations at that time as well. For more information, call 828-PETS.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-09-04
End Time: 13:00

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