Knoxville —
The Knoxville Education Foundation’s Annual Chili Cookoff will be held Friday, Jan. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
For $5 a person, chili lovers can sample a variety of chilis and vote for their favorite, all before the girls’ and boys’ basketball games vs. Norwalk at Knoxville High School.
The price includes chili, a ham sandwich, vegetables with dip, a roll and a beverage.
50-year-old man leads several agencies on chase
In following up on a story we broke on our Facebook page last night, a 50-year-old man is sitting in the Wayne County Jail facing multiple charges in that county, as well as Marion.
Bees invade Thomas' yard
Dave Thomas of 905 S. 3rd St. in Knoxville wasn’t looking for a partridge in his pear tree while mowing his lawn on Monday. He got quite a surprise, though, when he was mowing under the tree and heard a buzzing sound.
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.
Council conditionally agrees to buy properties
The Knoxville City Council agreed to purchase two buildings damaged in a March 25 arson fire, upon certain conditions be met.
Sinclair never felt uncomfortable in caucus
Des Moines media this week have been reporting on the dismissal of former Senate Republican Communications Director Kristen Anderson. Anderson is alleging sexual harassment led to this, and Republicans contend that she was dismissed due to her performance. Sen. Amy Sinclair is a female Republican Senator, and says she has never felt uncomfortable around her male counterparts.
Truck hits power line
A Donaldson Delivery boom truck struck a secondary power line in an alley near the corner of Brobst and Robinson around 11:15 a.m.
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.
KPD, MCSO participate in seat belt enforcement
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day, Iowa law enforcement officials, including the Knoxville Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Department, are urging everyone to buckle up.
Alleged counterfeiter arrested
The Knoxville Police Department reports having a suspect in custody, who may be responsible for the counterfeit $100 circulating in town.
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