Archive for February, 2010

Frances Jean Steenhoek

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 12:39 pm

Memorial services for Frances Jean Steenhoek, age 65 of Monroe, will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Monroe.

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Knoxville Schools Begin Extended Days

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:30 am

Knoxville students, staff and administration will experience longer days for the month of March.

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Pella City Council to Meet this Week

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:29 am

A public hearing on the City of Pella’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2010-11 will be held at this week’s regular Pella City Council meeting.

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Knoxville Schools Public Hearing Monday

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:28 am

The Knoxville School District will hold it’s first of two public hearing Monday evening, in regards to the budget and possible school closings.

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Conference Championships for Central Men’s Basketball, Track

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Yesterday was “Championship Saturday” for two of the Central College athletics programs.

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Connie Beebe

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Funeral services for Connie Beebe, aged 86 of Harvey, will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville.

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Red Rock Retro Radio Theatre Matinee Today

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:26 am

The Red Rock Retro Radio Theatre’s 4th annual old time radio show is entertaining attendees all weekend.

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Report: Higher Risk of Flooding this Spring

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:25 am

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has released its second Spring Flood Outlook of the season.

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Several Accidents in Marion County This Week

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Bussey Ambulance responds to rollover on HWY T23 south of Bussey Tuesday afternoon.Bussey Ambulance responds to rollover on HWY T23 south of Bussey Tuesday afternoon.

Blowing snow and icing roadways contributed to a number of accidents and rollovers in Marion County this past week.

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Top Rating for New Building at Central College

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:23 am
The temporarily-named Education and Psychology building at Central CollegeThe temporarily-named Education and Psychology building at Central College

The newest building on the Central College campus has officially been awarded the highest possible rating for its incorporation of environmentally-friendly design.

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Knoxville Girls Basketball Team Makes it to State

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad made the state tournament Tuesday night by defeating Carlisle in the Class 3A Regional Final 50-43.

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Budget Adjustment Criteria Approved by Pella School Board

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Pella School Board Members (L to R) Gregg Gustafson and Jennifer Palmer and Superintendent Mark WittmerPella School Board Members (L to R) Gregg Gustafson and Jennifer Palmer and Superintendent Mark Wittmer

The Pella School Board approved a set of guidelines to apply to future budget adjustments at last week’s meeting.

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Central Men Bury Buena Vista 99-79 in IIAC Tournament Championship

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Central Men celebrate in front of the home fans (Photo by Dan L. Vander Beek)Central Men celebrate in front of the home fans (Photo by Dan L. Vander Beek)

Click the links below to hear post-game interviews with members of the Central College men’s basketball team:

Boschee, Mike – Central Postgame (02-27)

Ley, Miguel – Central Postgame (02-27)

Holan, Mark – Central Postgame (02-27)

Liming, Loren – Central Postgame (02-27)

Cooper, Zach – Central Postgame (02-27)

The Central College men’s basketball team earned an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III national tournament last night, as the Dutch blitzed Buena Vista University 99-79 in the Iowa Conference Tournament Championship.

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Knoxville Girls Baskeball Send Off Tuesday Afternoon

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:00 am

Knoxville can wish the girls good luck Tuesday by attending a send off at the high school.

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Knoxville Coaching Staff Preparing The Girls For Everything At State

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:00 am

With Tuesday’s state tournament game looming…Knoxville Girls Basketball Coach Jim Utiermarkt will take his team to the state tournament tomorrow to watch the Class 1A games.

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Indoor Conference Championship for Central Men’s Track Team

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 5:59 am

Led by sophomore Ethan Miller, the Central College men’s track and field team captured their first Iowa Conference indoor title in school history yesterday, and did so in record-setting fashion.

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Jennie Currier

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:03 am

Memorial services for Jennie Currier, age 51 or Oskaloosa, will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Knoxville at 1:00 p.m.

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Couch And Barstools

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 9:08 am

FOR SALE: A Lazy Boy couch for $250 and barstools for $15…please call 641-891-0673.

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Prom Dresses

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 9:05 am

FOR SALE: prom desses in various styles and colors…please call 641-891-7432.

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Air Conditioner

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 9:03 am

FOR SALE: Air Conditioner…asking $40 please call 641-891-8217.

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