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Arrest made in car thefts

2010-04-27T08:30:33-05:00

Opening statements given, testimony begins

2012-02-22T14:27:46-06:00

Opening statements were given this morning and the jury has heard from four witnesses already in the first-degree murder trial of Terry Tobias Cobbins, Jr.

Sheriff's Sales on the rise

2010-04-27T08:53:21-05:00

Despite federal bailouts, Marion County is still seeing a great deal of foreclosures.

Supervisors budget discussion continues Wednesday

2012-02-21T08:53:37-06:00

The Marion County Board of Supervisors will hold another special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 8:30 a.m., to further discuss the upcoming County Budget. The meeting is open to the public.

Pleasantville has new police chief

2010-04-20T17:20:57-05:00

Joe Mrstik has taken over the duties as Pleasantville's new police chief. He has previous law enforcement experience in Cedar Rapids and Iraq. Look for a full feature on the new chief in the April 23 Journal-Express.

Council votes no to Peak request

2010-04-20T17:13:02-05:00

The Knoxville City Council voted against making any changes in zoning that would allow any new owners of Frank and Mary Peak's property to keep horses on the land. The Peaks have had horses on the land, which is within city limits for years. However, they were grandfathered in before zoning rules were set that restrict keeping livestock within city limits.

For a full story on this, pick up a copy of the April 23 Journal-Express

Employees recognized for years of service

2012-02-21T08:47:34-06:00

Two longtime City of Knoxville employees were recognized for their years of service to the community at Monday night's City Council meeting.

City to make $120,000 offer on Gebhardt house

2012-02-21T08:31:43-06:00

Knoxville Mayor Don Zoutte told the Journal-Express this morning that the Knoxville City Council intends to make a $120,000 offer on the former home of Iowa State Flag Designer Dixie Cornell Gebhardt.

Final pretrial conference, motions hearing held in Cobbins case

2012-02-20T16:05:56-06:00

The final pretrial conference and hearing on motions in limine were held today in the Marion County Courthouse in the first-degree murder case of Terry Tobias Cobbins, Jr.

DMACC to host panel discussion on health care reform

2012-02-20T12:03:48-06:00

A panel of eight experts will hold an informational session on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its impact on Iowa’s small to mid-sized employers.