Today’s Local News

Indianola City Council Meets in Special Session Thursday

On Thursday night, the Indianola City Council convened in special session. Every year, on June 30th, close to the fiscal year’s end, the council ...

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Jasper County Supervisors Clear Path For Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse Opening

The new clubhouse at Newton’s city-owned golf course can open next week without a sprinkler system in place according to a memorandum of understanding ...

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Retirement Open House Held in Knoxville Thursday for Glenn Lyons and Marilyn Arber 

On Thursday, the City of Knoxville hosted a retirement open house for Marilyn Arber, the director of community development, and Glenn Lyons, the director ...

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Knoxville School Board Approves High School Gym Sound System Replacement

At its meeting on Monday night, the Knoxville School Board authorized the replacement of the high school gym’s sound system. The board accepted an ...

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Indianola Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Fellows and Blake

Chase Geiger, the Indianola Chamber of Commerce’s newest financial adviser and Chamber Champion, was welcomed at a ribbon-cutting event Thursday afternoon at Fellows and ...

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Newton Hike And Bike Trail Improvement Project To Be Completed This Summer

Long-standing drainage problems that have hampered accessibility and safety on the City of Newton’s cycling and hiking trails will be fixed by a Clive ...

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Multiple Warnings Issued Thursday, Additional Heavy Rain Reported Locally

A hectic weather week in the region came to a conclusion on Thursday when several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for south central Iowa. ...

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Marion County Sheriff’s Report 6/27/25

June 27, 2025During the last twenty-four hours, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department has responded to thirty-three service requests, including but not limited to: six ...

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Marion County Sheriff’s Report 6/26/25

June 26, 2025During the last twenty-four hours, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department has responded to thirty-six service requests, five paper service attempts, five follow-up ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 9 p.m. (6/26/25)

The whole KNIA/KRLS listening region is under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. The weather is conducive to the formation of isolated tornadoes ...

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