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Visitation for Arlin Harvey will be held from noon to 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 1, at the First Baptist Church in Pella, with funeral services following at 2:00 pm at the church. The Garden Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arlin Harvey

Funeral services for Dennis Binns, Sr., age 63 of Knoxville, will be held Monday, March 27th at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00pm Sunday at Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knoxville Bowling Team or to the Knoxville Shooting Team. Online condolences may be left at bertrandfuneralhomes.com.

Dennis Binns, Sr.

Iowa State

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. There is a short turnaround for the 10 students on...

Knoxville Mock Trial Advances to State

With the arrival of Spring, Knoxville Community Service Officer Meredith Clark wants to remind residents of some of the city codes to abide by. Grass and weeds should be mowed before reaching 8” in height. Burning of leaves and branches is allowed, but burning household trash is never allowed. When visiting a park remember to take out whatever items you bring in.

Knoxville City Code Reminders

Marion County, IA

100+ Men Red Rock recently presented checks to two organizations recognized as their 2023 first quarter recipients: the Marion County United Way received a check for $5,000 and the Knoxville Senior Center picked up a check for $10,000 Wednesday afternoon. United Way of Marion County supports the efforts of many...

100+ Men Give Money to Marion County United Way

Indianola, IA

The Indianola Community Youth Foundation is hosting a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny next Saturday. ICYF Executive Director Taylor Litchkey tells KNIA News the Easter Bunny will be on hand to take pictures with kids and families, and there will be a free breakfast and crafts for kids, with free-will donations being taken at the event. The ICYF Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be in the Indianola Middle School cafeteria from 8:30-10:30am, with all invited.

ICYF Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Next Saturday

The Indianola boys track and field team will compete again on the road Monday, this time traveling to Bondurant-Farrar for the Bluejay Coed Invitational. The Indians had several top finishes in the competitive meet at Waukee Northwest on Friday, and head coach Matt Oliver says as the season goes on he will have a much better idea of who will be best in each competition, but for now he is just trying to see what fits where. The Indians will be joined by Winterset, Saydel, Creston, and Carlisle. Action starts at 4:30pm.

Indianola Boys Track Travels to Bondurant-Farrar

The 6th annual Indianola Young Professionals Putt Putt and Pints Classic is coming in April, raising funds for local charities that benefit children and families in need within Indianola. Organizer Bobbi Gladson tells KNIA News participants will travel to various businesses on the downtown Indianola square and surrounding area playing a hole of mini golf at each location, and teams of four will be awarded 1st and 2nd place prizes for their overall scores, with prizes for the “Best Dressed” team also up for grabs. All participants will get free snacks/food at every location as well as a free koozie. The event takes place on April 1st beginning at 10am. The registration deadline is today. For more registration information, click below.

IYP Putt Putt and Pints Registration Open

The defending Class 3A state high school jazz champions have one more showcase at home before competing for a fourth consecutive state title. All three ensembles from Pella High School Jazz are hosting a community concert Monday at 7 p.m. in Tamory Hall. It’s been a busy winter for the jazz bands of Pella High School — they performed in their annual clinics/concert on February 21st and the varsity band was a runner-up in their class at the Waukee Northwest Jazz Festival. Monday’s concert is just over a week ahead of Pella Jazz I returning to the Iowa Jazz Championships in Ames. The band won their 19th state title last spring, and have placed in the top four of the showcase of Iowa’s best high school jazz bands for 38 consecutive years. Pella performs on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:15 p.m. at Iowa State University in Ames.

Pella Jazz Hosting Concert Ahead of Championship Competition

There will be an Open House Reception for artist Kelsey Nichols Thursday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Public Library. The reception will be followed by a short question and answer session with Kelsey at 6 p.m. It will be a chance to meet the artist, view new pieces and enjoy light refreshments.

Kelsey Nichols to Display Art at Library

Des Moines, IA

After six and a half years of service, Christian Opportunity Center (COC) announced the promotion of Kelsey Goff to Regional Director of Residential Services. In her new role, Goff will be responsible for the oversight of Residential programs providing support and services to individuals with disabilities in the Pella, Indianola, and Des Moines Regions.

Christian Opportunity Center Announces Promotion of Staff Member

Construction work continues on the alleys and parking lots of the downtown Indianola square, with work currently on the south alley and city-owned parking lot. City Manager Ben Reeves tells KNIA News this phase of the construction won’t be as visible or affect as many Indianola residents as the previous phases, but they will be able to notice the difference once the work is done and they can take advantage of the improved parking and utilities on each section as it is completed. To listen to the full interview, go to this story on KNIAKRLS.com.

City of Indianola Parking Lot Construction to Bring Benefits

Florida State

The Simpson College softball and baseball teams have returned from their trips to Florida and will each host a non-conference doubleheader today on the new turf fields, the softball team hosting Greenville and the baseball team hosting Hamline. The Storm baseball team has recovered from a rough 0-4 start to the season, going 7-2 over their last nine games including their last five games. The Storm softball team is on a similar streak, winners of four of their last five and only losing in walkoff fashion. The softball doubleheader can be heard live on 94.3 KNIA and on the SimpsonAthletics.com video stream, with Andrew Swadner and Todd Guessford on the play-by-play. Pregame coverage begins at 12:45, and first pitch is scheduled for 1pm.

Simpson Softball and Baseball Host Doubleheaders

The Knights of Columbus is serving a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent at the Saint Anthony’s Church in Knoxville from 5-6:30 p.m. The event is slated to run through March 31. Church Secretary Amanda Welsh tells KNIA/KRLS News the meal includes fried or baked tilapia for $12 or...

Fish Fry for Lent at Saint Anthony’s Church

It’s not often a school loses the amount of elite talent Pella graduated from their 2022 boys track and field team and considers their next season anything other than a rebuild. The likes of Karl Miller, Gage Huyser, Nolan Clayberg, Reece Thoreson, and Josiah Wittenberg, were among a senior...

Pella Boys Track and Field Poised to Remain Near Top of Class 3A

There will be a severe weather storm spotter training session held Monday at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Marion County Public Health Training Room at 2003 North Lincoln Street in Knoxville. The class is being brought by the National Weather Service, in conjunction with Marion County Emergency Management.

Severe Weather Storm Spotter Training

It will be a different make up for the Knoxville Girls Tennis Squad this season. The Panthers graduated seven seniors from last season’s team including doubles state qualifiers Jayden Streigle and Olivia Maasdam. While the top two are likely set with Olivia’s sister Janie, and junior Kate Schneider. After that it could be first year players and Coach Nick DeMoss says that is what he has to figure out between now and the first match.

Largely Inexperienced Players Set To Suit Up For Knoxville Girls Tennis

Many Hands Thrift Market in Indianola is holding a discussion today about their mission and new store coming to Indianola. The discussion will center on the mission of Many Hands including raising funds to assist Haiti including providing better education, agriculture, medicine, and more. The discussion will also allow the public to meet the new Thrift Market employees and hear about volunteer opportunities. The discussion will be at the Indianola Friends Church beginning at 9am. Many Hands Thrift Market in Indianola will open in May, and will include secondhand clothes, accessories, home décor pieces, kitchenware, toys, and more.

Many Hands Thrift Market Hosting Discussion Today

The Knoxville School Board will meet Monday in regular session at 5:30 p.m. The board will consider hiring Kristina Lane as Special Education teacher and River Baker as assistant baseball coach. They will consider substitute employee pay raises and personnel committee recommendations and contracts. The board will hear flooring quotes...

Knoxville School Board to Meet Monday

In 2021, the Community Betterment Organization (CBO) acquired the former Pella Early Learning Center facilities following the childcare’s merger with New Horizon Academy. In alignment with the organization’s mission to support the City of Pella, the group has decided to gift these facilities, which are located at 215 Main Street, 712 Huber Street, and 714 Huber Street, to the City of Pella for municipal use.

Community Betterment Organization Gifts Former Pella Early Learning Center Facilities to the City of Pella

After a 44-year career at Pella Cooperative Electric Association, Tim Ver Meer hung up his lineman gear on March 22nd. Tim joined the Cooperative right out of high school in 1979 as an apprentice lineman. Later he became a journeyman lineman until his most recent position as the line superintendent, leading the PCEA team of linemen and foreman.

Ver Meer Retired from Pella Cooperative Electric

Multiple-time All-State honorees Aleigha Ausman, Luci Hopkins, and Ryan Sales discuss their recognition and the upcoming Pella High improv shows. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | Subscribe to Let's Talk Pella.

Let’s Talk Pella – All-State Individual Speech at Pella High

The Indianola Water Resource Recovery Facility construction is 99% complete, and is currently serving Indianola residents with wastewater treatment that meets the new DNR and EPA standards. City Manager Ben Reeves tells KNIA News obviously the plant was a big expense for the city and a burden on taxpayers due to the use of the LOST funds, however many other cities will now have to pay much higher construction costs to install theirs, something Indianola avoided by completing it when they did.

Indianola WRRF To Save Money Long-Term

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Offense was hard to come by for the Central College baseball team Saturday afternoon in a 12-0 seven-inning loss at Coe College heard live on 92.1 KRLS. The Dutch (7-7, 1-2 American Rivers Conference) were outhit by the Kohawks 14-3, including four doubles for Coe. Central was sat down in order in six of the seven innings. In the fifth inning, designated hitter Garrett Finley and shortstop Chance Dreyer had back-to-back singles. Third baseman Kasey Carter was hit by a pitch to load the bases with no outs, but the Dutch were unable to plate any of their only three baserunners on the day. Caleb Evans took the loss as the starting pitcher, allowing six runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out two over two innings. Sam Staley allowed five runs on six hits in three innings. Kurby Vowels yielded one unearned error in his lone inning of work.

Dutch Blanked in Baseball Series Finale at Coe

While the track and field athletes of Iowa are just a few days away from competing outdoors, the best of the Little Hawkeye Conference put together some strong entries as the indoor season came to a close Thursday at Grinnell College. No team scores were kept as the eight schools...

Little Hawkeye Conference Schools Clash on Indoor Track Thursday

Kansas State

Norwalk, IA

The 2022 girls track and field season was certainly one to remember for Norwalk. The Warriors girls claimed their first Little Hawkeye Conference Meet championship in Coach Charity Campbell’s 25 years at the helm, then turned around and scored 50 points to earn a Class 4A second-place trophy at the State Meet.

Norwalk girls track team looks to build off banner 2022 campaign

A new, yet familiar face is prepared to begin his first season as the head coach of the Pella Christian boys golf team. Kent Breems, who has served as an assistant coach for the last few seasons, is the new leader of the Eagles golf program. He takes over a team that returns all but one varsity athlete from last season’s squad that finished sixth at the District Meet. With a passion for golf and coaching, Breems says he is excited to begin his first season atop the Pella Christian golf program.

New Pella Christian Boys Golf Coach Excited to Start First Season at the Helm

In a process delayed by new legislation passed related to property taxes, the Pella City Council will review their financial status entering the next fiscal year at work sessions next Tuesday and Wednesday. The annual budget workshops include presentations from all department heads and will include an overview of the...

Pella City Council Budget Meetings Scheduled Next Week

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Melissa D. Elko

Funeral services for Melissa D. Elko age 60, formerly of Knoxville will be held...

Melissa D. Elko

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