Des Moines, IA

Marion County, IA

Pella, IA

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

Indianola, IA

The Indianola Brush Facility Electronics Drop-Off event is coming in April, allowing Indianola residents to drop off their unwanted electronics to be disposed of safely. Electronics, old appliances, and hazardous materials can be dropped off on April 15th from 9am to 1pm. The brush facility opens to the public for yard waste disposal this Saturday, and the City of Indianola Spring Cleanup event will be April 24th-28th. The facility is open for use for residents with a state-issued ID showing an Indianola address. For more information, click below.

Indianola Brush Facility Electronics Drop Off in Indianola

Pella’s first responders were recognized for their efforts Thursday. Annually, Pella’s Mayor and City Council recognize the volunteers and part-time staff who supplement the community’s public safety departments, including Pella Fire, Pella Community Ambulance, and the Pella Police Department. 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬:...

Pella’s Volunteer and Part-Time Emergency Personnel Recognized

Washington State

A house will be moved in Pella this morning. According to Historic Pella Trust, Shawn and Cyndi Thomas purchased a house at 404 Main Street, as that structure and two adjacent homes at 400 and 402 Main were scheduled for demolition. Instead, the house from 404 will be relocated to 1015 East 3rd Street, west of Rotary Park.

House Move Scheduled in Pella This Morning

The Indianola HyVee is honoring a long-time employee’s retirement in a special way, naming a street in the Indianola HyVee parking lot. Store Manager Nate Fehl tells KNIA News Cindy Oehlert has worked for the Indianola HyVee for the last 50 years and announced her intention to retire, and now commuters entering the Indianola HyVee parking lot near the south side of the building will now be driving on Cindy Oehlert Boulevard.

Longtime Indianola HyVee Employee Honored

Marion County Development Commission has released its annual Top 10 Under 40 list, recognizing some of the best young professionals living and working in Marion County, and one of our own has been selected for 2022. Andrew Schneider is the Pella News and Sports Director for 92.1 KRLS radio, and...

KRLS Radio Employee Chosen Among Marion County’s Best Young Professionals

Iowa State

Oskaloosa, IA

Funeral Services for 97 year-old Lois Steen of Solan and formerly Oskaloosa will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Tracy United Methodist Church in Tracy. The family will greet visitors from 1 p.m. to service time. The Burial will be in Bellefountaine Cemetery near Tracy, Iowa. Langkamp Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Steen

Three More Drake Qualifiers for Pella Boys Track and Field at Waukee. It didn’t take long for the Pella boys track and field team to make an impact as the outdoor season started at the Waukee Early Bird Thursday. While no team scores were kept, the Dutch added three more entries to the Drake Relays via automatic qualifier, including the Distance Medley Relay of CJ Shetterly, Quinn Gruver, Trey Van Hauen, and Chase Lauman, who clocked in at 3:34.88. Brandon Fischer enjoyed throwing outside, as he came within nine inches of breaking the school record in the discus with a toss of 186 feet even — which is now the highest mark in Iowa so far this season, and his shot put heave of 55 feet, 7 inches also broke the Blue Standard distance, earning him two Drake Relays’ bids. Those qualifiers will join Chase Lauman (800, 1600, 3200 meters), CJ Shetterly (Long Jump), and Hanson King (Shot Put) at the Drake Relays in late April.

Pella Spring Sports Recap – 3-30-2023

Knoxville, IA

Knoxville celebrated Iowa Flag Day Wednesday inside the courthouse on the first floor. 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

Mississippi State

A community with connections to Pella needs help after several tornadoes battered their region. Cary Christian Center, with Pella-based board members and a connection with Faith Christian Reformed Church, has many people that they serve in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. A series of powerful tornadoes ripped through the southern U.S. on March 24th.

Cary Christian Center Seeking Support for Those Impacted by Tornaoes

The Indianola Police Department is hosting a fundraiser basketball game in April, the Indianola Police Department Peacemakers vs Indy Pacemakers. The guns vs grannies event will raise funds for the new Indianola Police Department K-9 Unit, and will include other family friendly events. The Granny League Basketball game will be on April 14th at the Indianola High School at 6pm, with free will donations being taken.

Indianola Police Department Fundraiser Basketball Game

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces that due to a delay in the manufacturing and delivery of pipe for waterline upgrades, several recreation areas at Lake Red Rock will not be opening June 1 as previously announced. Howell Station and North Overlook campgrounds and the North Overlook picnic area will now remain closed through July 31. Fifield picnic area will remain closed throughout the 2023 recreation season.

Opening of Lake Red Rock Recreation Areas Further Delayed

Results from the 2023 South Central Conference (SCC) Academic Bowl held in Knoxville last Friday are in. Each of the schools in the South Central Conference took part, with most of the schools fielding two teams in the event. Lisa Hermsen was Knoxville’s Academic Sponsor. Knoxville had two teams...

South Central Conference Knowledge Bowl

A two-day work session for the Pella City Council focused on the upcoming fiscal year budget concluded Wednesday evening. After day one focused on the overall picture heading into the next year, day two featured several presentations from department heads in Public Works, including water, wastewater, streets, and the airport, as well as details about Pella Fiber, city facilities, and City Hall.

City of Pella Budget Sessions Concluded Wednesday

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

One of the busiest groups of local teenagers has embarked on their journey promoting Pella’s signature celebration. Tulip Queen Cheyne Plants and the Royal Court of Anna DeNooy, Avery Verhoef, Ellie Wogen, and Tatum Carlstone held the first public performance of their annual program Tuesday in the Pella Community Center, and followed that up with a visit to the Iowa State Capitol on Wednesday. The group met Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, and were highlighted on the floor of the Iowa Senate. Queen Cheyne also visited the Secretary of State’s Office, and registered to vote over the original copy of Iowa’s state constitution from 1857.

Tulip Court Starts Journey with First Performance, Trip to Capitol

A funeral service for Jerry L. Sparks, age 85 of Knoxville, will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in Ridlen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Church Mother’s Memorial. Online condolences may be left at www.BertrandFuneralHomes.com.

Jerry Sparks

The Knoxville Community Chorus will be holding “The Greatest Show,” at the First United Methodist Church. The show is scheduled Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 at 2 p.m. It is the week after Easter. Kathleen Taylor, a member of the community chorus, tells...

Community Chorus to Perform at Methodist Church

Rose Hill, IA

Funeral Services for 68-year-old Janetta Almond of Rose Hill will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory in Oskaloosa. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery. Visitation at Noon on Friday; the family will greet visitors from 1 p.m. to service time. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Janetta Almond

Visitation for Margaret Wood will be held at Overton Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m., Monday, April 10th. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola, at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11th. Burial will be at the Indianola IOOF Cemetery, and then a luncheon will be served back at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Indianola Public Library. To sign an online condolence, visit our website at www.overtonfunerals.com.

Margaret Wood

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Marion County Sheriff’s Report 2/1/23

IN THE PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO 32 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: NINE EXTRA PATROL REQUESTS, FIVE MOTORIST...

Marion County Sheriff’s Report 2/1/23

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