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Drug crimes help partially fund a new drone for Iowa police
CARLISLE, Iowa — The Carlisle Police Department now has some new gear that’s helping elevate its efforts to the sky, and it was partially funded by criminals. The department used money through drug forfeiture, which allows police to obtain and eventually use assets from criminals violating the law. Carlisle Police say this new drone will […]
Indianola Fire Department announces Fire Chief Greg Chia will retire at end of year
After leading the Indianola Fire Department for nearly 10 years, Fire Chief Greg Chia has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. Chia started his career as a firefighter in 1985 with the Des Moines Fire Department, where he worked for 30 years. He became Indianola’s fire chief in May 2015. During his tenure, he led Indianola through changes in skills, regulations and equipment as a combination department that provides both fire and emergency medical services in a district covering approximately 125 square miles in the center of Warren County. “You allowed me to be the chief I wanted to be – a chief officer who elevates success and celebrates the results of your professionalism and dedication,” Chia said of current and past staff in a prepared statement. A national search for Indianola’s next fire chief will begin in July.
Red Rock Dam gate refurbishment project means road closure
MARION COUNTY, Iowa – More work on the Red Rock Dam means another road closure. Starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday and lasting through 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District will close Highway T15 across the dam in Knoxville. It will allow contractors to work on refurbishing the gates of […]
Once upon a time on Indie Bookstore Day . . .
Abbey Paxton opened Storyhouse Bookpub in 2021. Swing by for Indie Bookstore Day to grab some merch and a new novel. (Photo: Duane Tinkey) This Saturday, April 27, is Independent Bookstore Day, and our local sellers are celebrating accordingly. Eight book stores scattered through Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines and Indianola have teamed up to create a weekend passport challenge for readers and shoppers, with various deals, activities and goodies to mark the day. Collect a passport stamp at all eight locations and be entered into a drawing to win a $100 shopping spree. Here’s what’s in store:
Wayne Girls Claim Team Track Win At Chariton
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L-S girls show off depth, finish second at Martensdale-St. Marys
MARTENSDALE — The Lynnville-Sully girls track and field team won three different types of events on Thursday. Foreign exchange student Helle Augustinussen won the long jump and the Hawks were victorious in both a sprint relay and a distance relay during the Martensdale-St. Marys Coed Invitational. Lynnville-Sully registered 14...
PCM soccer falls to Knoxville in low-scoring affair
KNOXVILLE — Terrell Wood made a career-high 13 saves, but the PCM boys soccer team managed just four shots during a 1-0 loss to Knoxville on Monday. Joseph Finnegan scored the match’s only goal as Knoxville had 21 shots and put seven of them on goal. It was...
Randall and TKS Motorsports eager for Knoxville WoO double
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (April 22, 2024) - With Mother Nature winning the track’s originally scheduled season opener set for Saturday, April 20, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will now open its 2024 agenda with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, welcoming the Greatest Show On Dirt for a highly-anticipated doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, who will chase a track championship at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in 2024, are ready to join in on the World of Outlaws invasion. The two-day program will award $12,000-to-win each; the first of two World of Outlaws doubleheaders at the speedway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals.
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