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Pella, IA

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

Knoxville, IA

100+ Men Red Rock recently presented a check to the Knoxville Senior Center Wednesday as they were recognized as one of their 2023 first quarter recipients. The Knoxville Senior Center serves nearly 100 meals each day and will use the funds to cover meal costs. Members of 100+ Men Red Rock presented a $10,000 check to Kay Bauer and Roy Richardson, representing the Knoxville Senior Center Board of Directors.

100+ Men Present Check to Knoxville Senior Center

The Earth Day Upcycle Challenge is coming to the Pella Public Library. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Library Assistant Carol Weihe, Colleen Platt, homeschool mom, Kate Kanne Smith, Professor at Central College, and Amelia Brown, a student at Central College. Podcast: Play...

IN DEPTH: Earth Day Upcycle Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A local emergency response service is working to add a unique member to its team soon. Pella Ambulance has been selected by Crisis Canines of the Midlands to be. part of their therapy dog program. Chief Greg Higginbotham says crisis response canines are specifically selected and trained to interact with individuals who are experiencing extreme emotions after a crisis or disaster. According to Higginbotham, their newest teammate will be Nitro, and should be with the service sometime in April. He says canine is provided at no cost, as Crisis Canines donates the dog, training, and equipment, Midland Prairie Vet Clinic in Colfax is providing regular health checkups, and Purina is donating all food.

Pella Ambulance Working to Add Crisis Canine

The Indianola boys track and field team traveled to Waukee NW High School Friday afternoon for the Northwest HS Invite, earning multiple top finishes. Walking away with gold medals for the Indians included Logan Piper in the 400 Hurdles and the 4x100m Relay team, while the Sprint Medley and Distance Medley teams each earned second. Jonce Hale and Eli Fox placed third and fourth respectively in the 100m, Kye Hartung placed 5th in the 400m, Liam Kelso was fourth in the Long Jump, and the 4x200m Relay and Shuttle Hurdle Relay each placed third. The Indians take the weekend off, and travel to Bondurant-Farrar Monday.

Indianola Boys Track Competes at Waukee NW

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

The Pella School Board will review the district’s certified budget process at their meeting Monday. A presentation will be given to highlight the current fiscal status of the district and a comparison of property tax rates over multiple years. The board will schedule a public hearing for formal consideration of the fiscal year 2024 budget on April 10th.

Pella School Board to Review Certified Budget Process

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

Florida State

Cedar Rapids, IA

Overcoming a five-run deficit in the final innings of game two, the Central College baseball team secured the doubleheader split with Coe College by winning 11-9. The Dutch (6-5, 1-1 American Rivers Conference) were run-ruled by the Kohawks 13-3 in the first game. Central found itself trailing 9-4 with two...

Central Baseball Splits with Coe, Softball Sweeps Greenville

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 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

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.

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

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

The spring sports season will get its first full week at Knoxville this week. One of the teams that will get the outdoor season started this week is boys track and field. The Panthers have a lot of goals this season after winning the South Central Conference title and getting several events to the Blue Oval at State. One runner that wants to repeat all of that is T.J. DeJong. He is already looking forward to defending his conference titles, and qualifying for the State Meet.

Spring Sports Takes Flight At Knoxville This Week

For the second time this week the Central College women’s tennis team lost a 5-4 match to an NAIA opponent, this time losing to Northwestern College Saturday morning. Madi Whalen won both her doubles and singles matches. Playing No. 1 doubles with Jennifer Larson, she won 8-6. In her No. 2 singles match, she rallied for a 0-6, 7-6 (8-6), 10-7 victory. Winning in singles for the third match in a row were Alli Kreider and Becca Vala. Kreider won 6-0, 2-6, 10-5 at No. 5 and Vala won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 6.

Central Falls in Narrow Women’s Tennis Loss

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Indianola Chamber Dinner Next Week

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony is one week away, the chamber’s first in-person annual dinner since 2019. Chamber President and CEO...

Indianola Chamber Dinner Next Week

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