Local News
- Local News
-
- Supervisors to discuss animal control In light of recent dog attacks in other counties, Marion County Supervisor Craig Agan asked for current local regulations to be discussed at Tuesday's regular meeting. He would like to see a committee formed to further examine the issue. According to
- Board changing banks Following the recommendation of Business Manager Craig Mobley, the Knoxville School Board voted to move banking practices from Wells Fargo to Iowa State Savings Bank Monday night. In August 2011, the district agreed to have services, including payro
- Speedway may get funding A conference committee in the Iowa Legislature is working on a Standings Bill, which includes $8 million in funding for the Iowa Speedway over four years. This item passed in the Senate, failed in the House and made its way back into the Standings Bi
- More than 280 people are registered for Service Surge A Call To Serve (ACTS) Ministries of Iowa will hold its annual Service Surge in multiple communities tomorrow, May 11, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (The rain date is scheduled for June 1, 2013.) As of Tuesday afternoon, over 280 participants have already regis
-
Seventh-graders learn about mining, mine reclamation on field trip
Seventh grade students at Knoxville Middle School recently had the opportunity to tour mine reclamation sites around the county, to learn what it takes to convert former mine sites back into useable farm ground. Randy Cooney, Project Coordinator of
- Council suspends VA franchise fees In response to a lawsuit filed by the Department of Veterans Affairs against the City of Des Moines, the Knoxville City Council voted Monday night to suspend the utility franchise fees applied to bills issued to the VA in Knoxville. Last year, the c
- Practice acts of kindness Tom Schmeh Tom Schmeh organized gatherings at the Memory Center this winter. He made requests at the noon Rotary meetings and around the community, asking for volunteers during the months of November through March for about an hour on Monday evenings
-
Centenarians at Park Lane Village share their stories
Being fortunate enough to live to be 100 years old does not seem to happen that often. Having more than one person that age living under the same roof is rare. As for Park Lane Village, which has four centenarians - and one just a couple of months sh
-
Class 1A tennis regional
Marion County's three varsity girls' tennis teams will all be in action at the Regional 1A Tennis Tournaments scattered around the state. Pella High and Pella Christian both open with action Saturday, May 11 at a Regional hosted by Cedar Rapids Xavie
- Area preschool options are available Another school year is drawing to a close and inevitably, thoughts of the fall linger in the backs of most parents' minds. For parents of preschool age children in Knoxville, there are options available. Religious-based preschool is available at Tri
- More Local News Headlines
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
