Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics recognized Leighton State Bank Tuesday for their contribution of $100,000 to the Bridging the Gap Campaign.

Gifts to the campaign will help fund the South Central Iowa Radiation Center and support the partnership between Pella and Knoxville to bring radiation therapy closer to home for patients across the region. The state-of-the-art radiation oncology center is expected to be completed in early 2027 and will significantly improve access to cancer care for residents of Marion County and surrounding communities, reducing the need for travel to distant treatment centers. The 7,800-square-foot facility will house advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including:

• A linear accelerator to deliver highly precise radiation treatments.
• A PET/CT scanner which plays a critical role in diagnosing cancer and determining the most effective course of treatment.

The South Central Iowa Radiation Center is projected to cost $14.3 million, with the majority of funding to be raised through the Bridging the Gap Campaign, led by the hospital foundations of Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics.