Today’s Local News

Central College Celebrates Faculty

The Central College Board of Trustees has approved faculty promotions at Central, effective Friday, August 1st. Shelli Green, kinesiology program, a 2007 Central graduate, ...

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Manatt’s Working On Two Resurfacing Projects Near Prairie City and Monroe

Jasper County’s Road Department says if the weather cooperates, work on two Hot Mix Asphalt resurfacing and milling projects on sections of old Iowa ...

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Knoxville School Board to Meet Tonight

The Knoxville School Board will meet in regular session tonight. The board will consider property, casualty, and work comp insurance renewal, board memberships, summer ...

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Indianola School Board to Set Meeting to Fill Vacant Board Seat

The Indianola School Board meets in regular session this evening, setting a special meeting to appoint a board member after the resignation of Rob ...

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Newton Fire Chief Monitoring Overlapping Call Numbers

Overlapping calls are something Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik is keeping an eye on. An overlapping call is when one ambulance or fire truck ...

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Marion County Board of Supervisors to Meet in Two Sessions Tuesday

The Marion County Board of Supervisors will meet in a special and regular session on Tuesday. In the regular session, the board will consider ...

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Indianola Summer Meals Program Information

The Indianola School District is providing free meals for all kids age 18 and under over the summer. District Food Service Director Abbi Costigan ...

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Updates On Elementary School Construction Projects On Newton School Board Agenda

The latest information about the ongoing building additions and renovations at Newton’s Aurora Heights and Thomas Jefferson Elementary schools will be shared with the ...

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Chamber Board and City of Knoxville Staring Hiring Process for New Executive Director

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce board and the City of Knoxville have started the hiring process for a new chamber executive director. This comes ...

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Pella Opera House Hosting the Garden Party Gala on June 20th

The Pella Opera House is hosting their 2025 Garden Party Gala on Friday, June 20th. Community members are invited to join the Opera House ...

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