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Knoxville elementary students got to see first-hand demonstrations of Knoxville’s K-9 police dog this week. Police officers and handler Chris Rowland, along with Officer Teresa Rowland and chief Dan Losada, demonstrated “Knox” the police dog’s ability to subdue targets and search and detect drugs. Students also got to pick teachers who put on a protective bite sleeve to demonstrate Knox’s biting power, with chief Losada donning the full-body protective bite suit. Rowland says the students had fun watching the demonstration and enjoyed seeing Knox in action.

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In related news, Randy Chambers of Iowa Realty in Knoxville says he received a $1,000 award by winning honorable mention in the Iowa Association of Realtors “Good Neighbor Award” event, which recognizes realtors for efforts that benefit communities outside of the realty realm. He is donating the award to the Knoxville K-9 Unit Program.