Today’s Local News

Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiners Office is Investigating the Death of a 31 Year-Old Melcher Man

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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Appeals Submitted in Regards to the Knoxville VA Mowing Contract

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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Gingrich To Speak In Pella Next Week

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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Vermeer Corporation Puts Products On Display

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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Investigation on What Started Two Fires in a Knoxville Home Continues

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am

The investigation continues as officials try to determine what caused a single family home in Knoxville to start on fire twice in eight days.

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Pella Police Department Will Hire New Officers

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:27 am
Badge on the side of a Pella Police cruiserBadge on the side of a Pella Police cruiser

The Pella Police Department has announced that they will hire two new patrol officers.

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Knoxville Woman Inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am
L to R - Iowa 4-H President Bill Tomlinson, Inductee Janet Ritchie of Knoxville and State 4-H Director Dr. Chuck Morris (Photo Courtesy of the Iowa 4-H Foundation)L to R – Iowa 4-H President Bill Tomlinson, Inductee Janet Ritchie of Knoxville and State 4-H Director Dr. Chuck Morris (Photo Courtesy of the Iowa 4-H Foundation)

A Marion County resident was recently inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.

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Prostate Awareness at Schipper Stadium

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am

Pella Regional Health Care and Central College are teaming up so men “know their stats”.

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Schlotterback Continues His Journey with 24 Hours of Ken Locke

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 am
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Knoxville native Bryan Schlotterback will cap off his three year journey raising money for the historic Ken Locke Stadium with a 24 run this fall.

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Chamber To Host Golf Outing In September

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 am

It’s almost that time of year again to dust off your old clubs and hit the links.

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Registration Open for the Fall Body Fit Challenge

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:22 am
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Registration is now open for the Knoxville Recreation Center’s fall Body Fit Challenge.

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New Leaders To President’s Associates Group

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 am

Central College has named 40 new local leaders to the 2010-2011 President’s Associates Group.

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Sheriff’s Report September 1, 2010

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:19 am

IN THE PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO EIGHT CALLS FOR SERVICE.

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UPDATE: Local Mowing Company Files Complaint About VA Mowing Contract Award – Others May Follow

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 11:30 am

The Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines has announced the award of a contract for grounds maintenance for the VA campus in Knoxville.

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Pella Police Department Receives Grant

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:29 am

The Pella Police Department received some good news in the form of a grant.

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Open Discussion About Teenage Drinking at Knoxville High School

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:28 am
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Teen drinking is something that most parents, teachers, coaches, school administrators and law enforcement agencies worry about.

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Local Man is A Part of The National Guard

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:27 am

Matthew J. Van Klompenburg, a 2002 Pella Christian Graduate has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the US Army National Guard.

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Olivier Says the Past Three Decades in Knoxville Flew By Fast

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:26 am
Residents gather at the Knoxville Police Department to honor retiree Sergeant Alvin OlivierResidents gather at the Knoxville Police Department to honor retiree Sergeant Alvin Olivier

All good things have to come to an end, says retired Knoxville Police Sergeant Alvin Olivier when asked about how he felt about retiring after more than three decades of service in Knoxville.

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Local Winery is Award Winning

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:25 am

A local winery took home several medals at a recent international competition exclusively for wines made from grapes grown in cold climates.

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Tickets Available for “Oh, What a Night”

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 am
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The Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Foundation is selling tickets for their fifth annual gala.

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