Alliant Energy's David Vollmar is pictured with members of the Knoxville Morning Kiwanis. Steve Woodhouse
Knoxville — Alliant Energy made a $2,500 donation to the Knoxville Morning Kiwanis Miracle Playground Fund.
The donation has brought the Kiwanis' fund raising total to $42,000. The club is seeking $70,000 to complete the first phase of a major renovation to Young's Park. When completed, the park is expected to have handicap-accessible equipment for all children to enjoy.
Video, Slideshow: Flag Raising at Graceland Cemetery
A group of volunteers spent this morning hoisting the poles and raising the flags for the Memorial Day Avenue of Flags at Graceland Cemetery.
Dollars for Scholars night held
The tenth annual Knoxville Dollars for Scholars event was held last night.
Slideshow: Public Works visits Northstar
Several City of Knoxville staff members, from all departments, visited Northstar Elementary Tuesday afternoon. Much of their equipment was brought with them.
On Saturday, May 18, the Knoxville Police K-9 Unit participated in the annual Midwest K-9 Detector Dog Trials in Adel. Officers Rowland and Knox successfully certified with a perfect 4 out of 4 score. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Knoxville K-9 Unit has achieved a perfect score.
Memorial Day Flag Raising
Flags will be raised at Graceland Cemetery at 8 a.m. Friday, May 24. There will be a brief memorial tribute at the Veterans' Plot after the flag raising.
Memorial Hall Breakfast funds to go for a cause
The Pleasantville Legion is hosting a breakfast tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 18, with a special plan for the proceeds. Legion members have set a goal to create and mount plaques honoring those from the Pleasantville School District who gave their lives in service to their country.
Molloy accepted to science fiction/fantasy writer's workshop
Melissa Molloy,16, a sophomore at Knoxville High School, has been selected to attend this year's Alpha Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Workshop for Young Writers in Greensburg, Penn. Each year Alpha accepts 20 young writers age 14-19 to attend a ten d
Video, Slideshow: Iowa State at Bos Landen
The Iowa State University "Making a Difference" Tailgate Party tour rolled into Pella Monday afternoon.
Rotary awards scholarships
The Knoxville Rotary Club held its annual Scholarship Day on Wednesday. A total of 14 Knoxville High School students were awarded scholarships.
Zoutte proclaims Nurses Week
In a pair of ceremonies this morning, Knoxville Mayor Don Zoutte proclaimed this week as "National Nurses Week" in Knoxville.
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