Knoxville, IA

Iowa State

Knoxville will be celebrating Iowa Flag Day tomorrow. The event is scheduled from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Marion County Courthouse Lawn at the Rotary Gazebo. Iowa Flag Day is a day to reflect on our heritage and celebrate our history. What makes the day special in Knoxville is the Iowa Flag was designed here. Iowa State Flag Day was declared by the legislature in 1998. In 2015 Governor Terry Branstad proclaimed March 23-29 as Dixie Cornell Gebhardt Week in Iowa since she designed the Iowa flag.

Iowa Flag Day Celebration is Wednesday

Pella, IA

While it’s about a month later than normal, the Pella City Council held the first of two annual budget workshops Tuesday. For fiscal year 2024, City Administration proposed a plan that would spend $55.7 million – or an increase of 19%, starting this July. This new plan includes a proposal to maintain the current property tax rate at $10.20 per $1,000 of valuation and an increase of water rates of 7%.

City of Pella Hosted First Budget Session Tuesday; Second Tonight

Indianola, IA

Iowa Learning Farms and the Warren County Natural Resources Conservation Service are partnering to host a cover crop workshop today at Agri-Tech Aviation near Indianola. The event will review the benefits to farmers and landowners about cover crops, including reduced soil erosion, weed suppression potential, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies, and increased organic matter in the soil.

Cover Crop Seminar Today in Indianola

The Knoxville High School Mock Trial Team qualified for State for the sixth year in a row with a fourth place finish at Regionals Thursday in Marshalltown. The team scored 487 points to earn the state trip to Des Moines. The 10 students on the Knoxville team are coached by...

Knoxville Mock Trial Advances to State

Pella High School continued its remarkable excellence in jazz by landing the most students of any school on the Jazz Educators of Iowa All-State Bands. Alto Saxophone – Eli Ebeling, Pella (three-time selection) Tenor Saxophone – Ryder Bates, Pella (2022 Alternate) Bari Saxophone – Eli Burrows, Pella.

Pella Continues Rich All-State Music Tradition

The Knoxville School Board met Monday in regular session. The board will be switching from an A/B Block system for scheduling classes to a true block system in the fall. There are several benefits for the students as well as teachers. Students will be taking four classes per term instead of eight to reduce stress and the workload.

Knoxville School Board to Change Scheduling

Marion County, IA

The Marion County Development Commission announced the Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 list yesterday. Named as the Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 are the following: Andrew Schneider, Jamie Ball, Tori Fyfe, Heather Ussery, Jolyn Hartson, Randall Jarzombek, Kyle Keller, Jennie Koenig, Samantha Ollinger and Scott Treft.

Top 10 Under 40 is Announced

As the warmer weather of spring comes to the area, the City of Indianola is working on repairing the potholes that were created over winter. The city asks that if anyone in the community notices a pothole, to let the city know by completing a form on the city website, or by calling City Hall at 515-961-9410. Find a link to the form below.

City of Indianola Asks for Street Repair Information

Several Area Track and Field teams began their outdoor season’s Tuesday as the Pella Christian boys track and field team hosted Knoxville, PCM, and Pleasantville in the PC Boys Early Season Meet where no team scores were kept. The following were winning events from the four KNIA/KRLS area teams...

Knoxville, Pella Christian, PCM, and Pleasantville Boys Track and Field Competed Tuesday

Des Moines, IA

The official Disc Golf Pro Tour is coming back to Indianola in 2023, the third straight year of hosting the event at Pickard Park. TruBank has announced they are again sponsoring the event for the second straight year, and is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Indianola this summer, and will be one of just 20 events held nationwide as part of the tour in 2023. TruBank also announced last year that as part of the sponsorship, the prize totals will be even for both the men’s and women’s category. The Des Moines Challenge will be June 23-25 in Pickard Park.

TruBank Sponsoring Des Moines Challenge 2023

The Pella Police Department is hosting the next Citizens Public Safety Academy beginning in May. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components from the Pella Police Department, as well as the Pella Fire Department and Pella Community Ambulance. This class is free to attend. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6 P.M. beginning May 10th. To register, or for more information, contact the Pella Police Department at 641-628-4921 or email Sergeant Shawn Veenstra at sveenstra@cityofpella.com.

Next Citizens Public Safety Academy Returns to Pella in May

Melcher-dallas, IA

Pierschbacher Funeral Home acquired Winfield Funeral home in Knoxville last Thursday. Pierschbacher Funeral Home was founded in 1998, is owned and operated by Funeral Director John Pierschbacher who has locations in Chariton, Lacona, Melcher-Dallas and Milo. He tells KNIA/KRLS News, “We’re just really looking forward to being a part of...

Pierschbacher Funeral Home Purchases Winfield Funeral Home

The Indianola boys soccer team collected a huge win over Lewis Central Tuesday night in their season and home opener 1-0, while the Indians boys tennis squad fell to Boone 11-0. The soccer squads were scoreless in the first half with neither team finding much of an advantage, and the...

Indianola Spring Sports Update 3-29-23

The powerhouse Pella tennis programs will be back in state contention in 2023, although they won’t have a home meet this spring due to surfacing of the new tennis courts. Pella Boys Tennis — Loaded With Returners, Chasing Elusive Top Trophy in 1A. It’s always a bit unfair...

Pella Tennis Spring 2023 Preview

A lot of new is the theme for the Knoxville Girls Soccer program for 2023. A new coach, new players playing different positions and new expectations this season. Derek Cardwell talk with the three captains, Seniors Hanna Linsley, and Emily Dean and junior Charlye Willis on the Radio Sports Page Wednesday at 6:00pm and Thursday at 10:00am on KNIA/KRLS.

Radio Sports Page Spotlight Athletes – Knoxville Girls Soccer Captains – March 29, 2023

Funeral services for Guy Willis Martin, age 22, of Knoxville will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 10:30am at Riverside Church in Knoxville. Family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00-7:00pm at the church. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Following burial, a luncheon will be held at the church. Memorials may be made in care of Guy’s family. Winfield Pierschbacher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guy Willis Martin

Chariton, IA

Celebration of Life for Jane Pillsbury age 68, will be held from 2-5 p.m, on Saturday, April 1st, at 18376 US Hwy 34 in Chariton. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the Chariton Public Library. Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton is in charge of arrangements.

Jane Pillsbury

After 2022 Runner-Up Finish, Dutch Boys Seeking Strong Follow-Up A strong senior class departs the Class 2A state runners-up in boys soccer as they leap to Class 3A with several returning faces as well. Head Coach Mark Solomon says an all-time individual great in Isaac Semini’s departure and the rest of an impressive group of graduates (Preston Rowe, Levi Van Dusseldorp, Logan Schroeder, Cody Johnston, Connor Hamilton, John DeBruin, and Tyler Killoren) were key in getting the Dutch to the championship game last spring, but there are several players coming back that also give him optimism that 2023 can be special in its own way.

Pella Soccer Season Previews

The Pella School Board reviewed the district’s certified budget process at their meeting Monday. A presentation was given to highlight the current fiscal status of the district and a comparison of property tax rates over multiple years. The board scheduled a public hearing for formal consideration of the fiscal year 2024 budget on April 10th, with the goal to maintain the current overall tax rate at $14.60 per $1,000 of valuation.

Let’s Talk Knoxville: Chris Nesteby

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