Today’s Local News

California 18-Year-Old Accepts Plea Bargain In Local Stolen Vehicle Case

A California man arrested in late March for allegedly stealing a Grinnell woman’s SUV and attempting to use one of her credit cards in ...

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Knoxville’s Jayme Braida Named NAESP National Distinguished Principal

Jayme Braida of Knoxville has been recognized as a National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal. NAESP recognizes accomplished elementary and ...

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Pella 4th of July Activities Schedule Released

Fourth of July activities in the City of Pella have been announced. The format of festivities remains similar to previous celebrations, starting with swimming ...

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Indianola Library Weekly Clubs Information

The Indianola Library is continuing their club schedule throughout the summer. Janis Comer with the library tells KNIA News the club Monday events are ...

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Heat Lamp Blamed For Garage Fire Just Outside Of Newton

The Newton Fire Department has determined a heat lamp caused a garage fire last week northeast of Newton. Just after 9 a.m. this past ...

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Newton Police Department and Iowa DCI Conducting Death Investigation

The Newton Police Department is investigating the death of an adult they found in a home on Monday. Local, county, and federal law enforcement ...

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Marion County Sheriff’s Report 6/10/25

JUNE 10, 2025 IN THE PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO 33 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ELEVEN ...

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Warm Up Expected, Strong Storms Possible Wednesday

A warm up expected Wednesday may also bring strong storms to central Iowa. According to the National Weather Service, daytime highs will likely top ...

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Knoxville School Board Met Monday

The Knoxville School Board met in regular session on Monday. At the meeting the board approved a property, casualty, and work comp insurance renewal, ...

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Indianola School Board Approves Process to Appoint New Board Member

The Indianola School Board met in regular session Monday. The board set a special meeting for June 26th at 7am to replace board member ...

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