Pella, IA

Indianola, IA

Indianola Parks and Rec’s next Tunes and Treats concert will be in April, featuring Weary Ramblers. Kathy Kester with Indianola Parks and Rec tells KNIA News Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox are a newly formed, award-winning folk duo that perform Americana, honky tonk, blues, bluegrass & more. The concert is hosted by Indianola Parks & Recreation and sponsored by The Village, with dessert provided by Indianola Hy-Vee, and takes place on April 11th at 2pm at the Indianola Activity Center.

Indianola Parks and Rec Tunes and Treats Concert Features Weary Ramblers

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Marion County, IA

Knoxville, 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

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

Iowa State

This is Iowa Severe Weather Awareness Week, a time for residents to review their safety plans when tornadoes, strong thunderstorms, and flooding impact the area during the spring and summer months. Chad Hahn is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, and says the three...

Iowa Severe Weather Awareness Week Starts Today

Celebration of Life Visitation for Rick Demory, 80, of Indianola, will be held 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Kiya Koda Humane Society in his name. To sign an online condolence, visit our website at www.overtonfunerals.com.

Rick Demory

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

The Norwalk girls soccer team will open their 2023 season on Monday night, hosting the ADM Tigers. The junior varsity game will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by the varsity contest at 7:00. The Warrior girls finished last season 17-4 overall and advanced to the Class 2A state semifinals for...

Norwalk opens girls soccer season Monday vs. ADM

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

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

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

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.

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Pella Orchestra Invites Public to Winter Concert

The students of Pella High School’s Orchestra are excited to share their work with the community next week. Students Loic...

Pella Orchestra Invites Public to Winter Concert

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