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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

The Knoxville Public Library will be holding Trivia Night Thursday starting at 6 p.m. and running until roughly 7:30 according to Knoxville Library Director Roslin Thompson. There is no charge for the event and it is open to all ages. According to Thompson you can come and play as an individual or bring a team.

Knoxville Public Library Trivia Night

Pella, IA

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

A local non-profit is bringing back a popular fundraiser to support their programs overseas. Many Hands is hosting Hotcakes for Haiti on Sunday, March 26th, at the Third Church Fellowship Hall in Pella, between 7:30 am and 1:00 pm. This year free-will donations will go towards raising $15,000 to help repair the community center in Abaco.

Many Hands Hosting Pancake Fundraiser

Pleasantville, IA

Accura Health of Pleasantville will be holding their 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1st starting at 10 a.m. Charlie Davis, assistant Director of Nursing at Accura tells KNIA/KRLS News, “It’s going to be held here at the facility property. We will have different areas for different age groups.”

Accura Health to Hold Easter Egg Hunt April 1

Iowa State

With tulips planning to show themselves in full force in about a month, the busiest time of the year in Pella is about to begin. A group of ambassadors chosen to represent the Tulip City this past November has been preparing ever since to showcase their hometown to the region and state of Iowa and promote the community’s signature celebration.

Tulip Queen and Royal Court Preparing for Busy Spring

The Indianola High School has instituted a program to help acclimate and give advice to younger students in a new environment as they transition to high school, the Mentors in Violence Prevention or MVP program. Senior Liam Kelso and juniors Camryn Geiger and Kennadie Heckinger are a part of the program this year, and they tells KNIA News it not only helps the younger students feel more comfortable in school, but it gives them confidence as they move on past high school.

Indianola High School MVP Program Continues

Our guest today on Let’s Talk Knoxville is Curt Schwanebeck as we talk about the Noon Knoxville Kiwanis Club and their activities. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | Subscribe to Let's Talk Knoxville Podcast.

Let’s Talk Knoxville: Curt Schwanebeck

Illinois State

Central College welcomes a “Wildlife Photography” exhibit by Kayla Lindquist, Class of 2025, to the Mills Gallery until Friday, April 14. A reception for the artist will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center on Central’s campus. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Central College’s Mills Gallery Features Kayla Lindquist

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

Construction has begun on the Indianola Downtown Square Reconstruction Project’s next phase, with the southern alley and southern parking lot closed earlier this week. As part of the utility construction, a temporary closure on Buxton St. between Salem and 1st Ave is necessary to extend new water mains and construct underground electrical conduits. It is anticipated this closure will last three to four weeks, weather dependent. Find a map of the construction area above.

Indianola Downtown Square Construction Project Update

A strong season for the Pella High School speech department concluded with one of its best years on the individual competition circuit. A total of eight Dutch earned All-State Individual recognition from the Iowa High School Speech Association, and will perform Monday at the University of Northern Iowa:. Aleigha Ausman:...

Pella High School Sending Eight to Individual All-State Speech

Knoxville Airport Manager, Katie Shawver tells KNIA/KRLS News that the facility will be holding an air show during the month of September. Shawver said, “Knoxville Aviation will present one of the largest air shows in the state of Iowa. It will be in conjunction with Fly Iowa.”. Shawver added...

Knoxville Airport to Hold Air Show

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Marion County, IA

The Marion County Special Olympics Dance Team competed at Iowa City West High School Saturday, March 11. Team members include Ben Heywood, Joe Morgan, Marissa Schletzbaum and Michelle Turnage. The team was coached by Megan Van Heiden and Julia Stender. After a three-year absence due to Covid, the dancers took...

Marion County Special Olympics

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

After a strong large group speech season for the Pella Christian Theatre Troupe, three individuals earned the highest possible honor from the Iowa High School Speech Association. Mia Andringa, Bridget Vande Zande, and Ellie Johnson were All-State honorees, and will perform this coming Monday at the University of Northern Iowa....

Pella Christian Trio Continues All-State Tradition

Our guest today on Let’s Talk Knoxville is Angie Jones, Wellness Coordinator at the Knoxville Recreation Center as we talk about some upcoming programs. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | Subscribe to Let's Talk Knoxville Podcast.

Let’s Talk Knoxville: Angie Jones

Services for Shirley Ann Andrew age 91, of Indianola will be held 11:00am Thursday, March 23rd at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Shirley Ann Andrew

Knoxville, TN

The Knoxville City Council met in regular session Monday night. No action was taken for the Conrey Street Sewer Improvements Project. The project was tabled earlier in the month because a homeowner in the area has concerns about an easement. Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery, tells KNIA/KRLS News “Since that...

Knoxville City Council Tables Conrey Street Improvement

The annual Simpson College Women in America lecture is tonight. The lecture will feature Simpson alum JoDee Winterhof, who is the Senior Vice President, Policy, and Political Affairs with the Human Rights Campaign. Since 1990, the Women in America Lecture has been the keynote event for Women’s History Month at Simpson College. The Women in America lecture will be in Hubbell Hall in the Kent Campus Center on the Simpson College campus at 1pm today.

Simpson College Women in America Lecture Tonight

The Knoxville School Board met Monday night in regular session. The board approved the certified budget for publication with a notice of a public hearing and adoption of budget and taxes. The public hearing will be set April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the school board meeting. The meeting will be held for those individuals who might have any questions concerning the proposed budget.

Knoxville School Board Sets Proposed Assessed Value Tax Rate

Oskaloosa, IA

An Oskaloosa man and former KNIA/KRLS sports announcer won big on America’s Game. Cory Houser won the final puzzle and collected just over $86,000 in cash and prizes on the Wheel of Fortune, which aired this evening on WHO-13. Houser and his wife Lara live in Oskaloosa and their...

Oskaloosa Man, Former KRLS Announcer Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune

The Pella boys and girls track and field teams hope to give another signal of things to come when the season transitions outdoors in their final competition inside of 2023. All eight schools of the Little Hawkeye Conference converge in Grinnell this afternoon and evening. Pella has had four Drake Relays Blue Standard marks — three from Chase Lauman, and several other times and distances among the boys and girls that have already posted in the top 10 of Class 3A early this season. Click here to read a full season preview for the girls, and an extensive write-up for the Dutch boys is coming soon. Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for updates about Pella spring sports.

Dutch Ending Impressive Indoor Season Against LHC Today

A Celebration of Life for Charlotte Wilson will be held Friday, March 24th, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Carlisle Public Library or the Music Department of the Carlisle Methodist Church. To sign an online condolence, visit www.overtonfunerals.com.

Charlotte Wilson

The Indianola City Council approved a budget amendment at their meeting Monday, carrying funds over to pay for several of the capital projects the city has completed over the last several years. City Manager Ben Reeves tells KNIA News the amendment was cleaning up when some payments should be issued in certain budget years.

Indianola City Council Budget Amendment Cleaning Up Capital Projects

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Indianola Library SOUP-er Bowl Tomorrow

The Indianola Public Library is continuing the SOUP-er Bowl tomorrow, a friendly competition between local businesses and...

Indianola Library SOUP-er Bowl Tomorrow

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