PELLA, Iowa— Sarah Olson, Pella Medical Clinic, was selected as Pella Regional Health Center’s Shining Star for her high-performance...

Services for Jerald “Jelly” Wayne Rankin, 75, of Knoxville, will be held Friday, January16, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in...

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INDIANOLA - A 21-0 run in the first half featured five 3-pointers by Simpson College in a 94-79 loss for the Central College men's basketball team...

INDIANOLA - An offensive slump in the second quarter was too much for the Central College women's basketball team to overcome in a 70-55 loss...

The Pleasantville School Board met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Shoutouts andupdates were given, and early retirements were...

I’m beginning to suspect that accountability no longer applies to public officials – if itever did.On a fairly routine basis, I receive emails from...

With approximately 1,800 members of Iowa’s National Guard currently deployed,Knoxville’s Daughters of the American Revolution recently held an...

The School Boards for Pella, Pleasantville and Twin Cedars took action on funding forat-risk students at their respective meetings this week. This...

Wirf Nixon took the helm as Pella’s Public Works Director over a month ago and thusfar, has enjoyed the experience.“We've actually lived in Iowa,...

The Pella Community School District Board of Education is pleased to provide anupdate on the search for the district’s next superintendent.The...

The Melcher-Dallas City Council took actions Monday night to prepare for 2026. Theseactions included:- Appointing Stephanie Ripperger as City...

KNOXVILLE,IOWA- Dr. Jason and Dr. Lily Maasdam with Eye Health Solutions have generously donated $6,000 to Stepping Stones Early Learning Center....

Pella Regional Health Center is proud to announce that Alyse Wadle, Patient CareTechnician at Pella Regional Health Center is the recipient. The...

The Marion County Board of Supervisors approved a nearly $40,000 contract withSnyder and Associates for a trail study at Tuesday’s regular...