Archive for August, 2009

Knoxville Community Chorus Open Practice

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Title: Knoxville Community Chorus Open Practice
Location: Knoxville High School Music Room
Description: The Knoxville Community Chorus will begin practice for the Christmas Concert on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 pm in the Knoxville High School Music Room. If you enjoy choral music and love to sing, you’re invited to join. For more information, call Betsy at 828-7566.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-09-15

Leighton Blood Drive

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm

Title: Leighton Blood Drive
Location: Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Description: The Southeast Iowa Blood Center is holding a Leighton Lions Club Blood Drive on Monday, September 14th from 3:00 to 7:00 at the Leighton Christian Reformed Church. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact the blood center at 1-800-452-1097.
Start Time: 15:00
Date: 2009-09-14
End Time: 19:00

Lovilia Blood Drive

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 5:53 pm

Title: Lovilia Blood Drive
Location: Lovilia Community Center
Description: There is a Southeast Iowa Blood Center Lovilia Community Blood Drive on Monday, September 14th from 3:00 to 7:00 in the Lovilia Community Building. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact the blood center at 1-800-452-1097.
Start Time: 15:00
Date: 2009-09-14
End Time: 19:00

Starckovich Family Benefit

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Title: Starckovich Family Benefit
Location: Melcher-Dallas Community Center
Description: There will be a Starckovich Family Benefit held on Saturday, September 12th from 5:00 to9:00 at the Melcher-Dallas Community Center. There will be a roast pork dinner for a free-will donation as well as a silent auction featuring many items, as well as a quilt raffle with tickets for sale at local businesses. For more information, call Jim at 218-8774.
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2009-09-12
End Time: 21:00

Tickets for Sale for Pella Home Football Opener

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 4:59 pm

Title: Tickets for Sale for Pella Home Football Opener
Location: Pella Athletic Director\’s Office
Description: Tickets for the Pella High home season opener vs Oskaloosa on Friday, September 4th can be purchased from Wednesday morning at 8:00 until Friday afternoon at the Athletic Director\’s office.
Start Date: 2009-09-02
End Date: 2009-09-04

Keith De Heus

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:54 am

Funeral services for Keith De Heus, aged 62, formerly of Pella

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Attempted Child Abduction By Woman in Gray Van in Knoxville

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:30 am
Marion County ParkMarion County Park

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday at 8:38 PM they received a 911 call from a person in the Marion County Park in Knoxville.

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Suspicious Behavior Reported in Pella

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:29 am

The Pella Police Department tells KNIA/KRLS News that Sunday afternoon a white male between 50 and 60 years of age and driving a white van appeared to be following a group of teenage girls in the area of Dollar General in Pella.

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Smooth Transition Back To School

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:28 am

Area residents and drivers were watchful and respectful of students as they made their way back to school last week in Knoxville and Pella.

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Large First-year Class Moves in at Central

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:27 am
Students share at laugh at Central (photo courtesy Central College)Students share at laugh at Central (photo courtesy Central College)

Nearly 500 incoming students moved into the dorms at Central College last week, including 444 first-year students.

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KNIA/KRLS Will Host School Board Candidate Forum Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:26 am

KNIA/KRLS will be broadcasting two Special Edition News Magazines, Your Knoxville and Pella School Board Candidates.

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Deadline to Apply for Leadership Program Nears

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:25 am

The deadline to apply for the 2010 Leadership Red Rock program is fast approaching.

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McGinnis Murder Trial Continues Today

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:24 am

The trial for a 39-year-old Knoxville resident charged with murder in the first degree is set to resume Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Marion County Courthouse.

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Vermeer Employees to Run Second Annual ‘VEMRAI’

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:23 am

Employees of Vermeer Corporation in Pella are gearing up for their second annual ride across the state – on mopeds.

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Stepping Stones Stroll 5K Run/Walk Set for October

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:22 am
Stepping Stones Early Learning CenterStepping Stones Early Learning Center

Residents can now register for the 4th Annual Stepping Stones Stroll 5K run/walk and Kid’s Fun Run October 10th in Knoxville.

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Central College to host International Dinner This Week

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:21 am

Central College is hosting their first International Dinner of the year later this week.

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Panthers Open Volleyball Season Tonight

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:06 am

Knoxville starts its volleyball season tonight at Chariton.

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Pleasantville Volleyball Opens Season Tonight

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:05 am

Tonight marks the season opener for the Pleasantville volleyball team, as they will travel to Montezuma.

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Pella Defense Answers Call in Week One

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:04 am

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Knoxville Cross Country Ready for Competition

Posted: Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:03 am

Knoxville will start its cross country season for both boys and girls tomorrow at the Southeast Polk Invitational.

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