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Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in rural Jasper County Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 67th Ave. West near Newton. While enroute crews received word that there were flames in the basement, prompting a second alarm to call in […]
Jasper County Fair to host bigger and better rodeo this year
Jul. 19—It was always the intention that one day the Jasper County Fair Rodeo would grow into a full rodeo with more events for competitors, more action the audience and more seating to accommodate the increased attendance. Well, it looks like this is the year, and the fair board is going all out. Chauncy Wiggins-Kain, of the Jasper County Fair Board, said in the past it has always been ...
Carroll County Conservation Hosting First Pella Summer Concert Series This Weekend
Rain or shine this weekend, Carroll County Conservation is excited to host the first concert of the 2nd annual Pella Summer Concert Series tomorrow (Saturday) evening. Naturalist Dakota Popp says the country-rock singer scheduled has performed all over the Midwest and is excited to bring his talents back to Carroll.
Jasper County Fair awarded $700K grant for youth learning center
Jul. 17—Jasper County Fairgrounds has been awarded a generous $700,000 grant from the Geisler-Penquite Foundation to go towards the construction of a new youth learning center, which will host fair projects and other educational opportunities and events throughout the year when fully completed. According to the press release announcing the grant acquisition, the funds are the result of a ...
IndyCar, NASCAR races pack a one-two economic punch for City of Newton
NEWTON, Iowa — The City of Newton takes pride in hosting both the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend and for the first tim this year, the NASCAR Cup Series. While each race brings in $100 million of economic impact, the city says it brings much more than just money. "Wow,...
Supervisors approve 2% supplemental wage increase for union workers
Jul. 19—The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on July 9 approved a 2 percent supplemental wage package for union employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2840 and Public Professional and Maintenance Local 2003 (PPME). Two memorandums of understanding were submitted to the board of supervisors for approval, one for each union that was ...
Newton Fire Department Awarded Grants for Wildland Gear and Powered Stair Chairs
Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik announces that the Newton Fire Department has been awarded two grants. The first grant, from the Jasper Community Foundation, provides $5,000 for the purchase of wildland firefighter turnout gear, an application submitted by Captain Ryan Volk. The second grant, from Prairie Meadows, totals $25,000 and will...
Pella City Council Moves Ahead on Housing Developments
The Pella City Council held a pair of public hearings for developments at their meeting this evening. The agenda included ordinances and resolutions for a proposed EPCON Residential Urban Renewal Plan and for the Prairie Ridge West Planned Unit Development, all of which were approved. Other actions included another delay of a contract for West 9th Street Improvements into August, setting a public hearing date for a proposed development agreement with Courtyards Land Holding, LLC, and approval of an access easement agreement with Kwik Trip. Policy and planning included several topics for discussion — but no formal action, including a pickleball partnership request with Central College, a plan to move forward with either renovated or new soccer fields, an update about the South Central Regional Airport Agency, the demolition of the old Second Christian Reformed Church building, and a City Council norms procedure policy.
Pella Christian Graduate Crowned Southern Iowa Fair Queen
A 2024 Pella Christian graduate was crowned as the Mahaska County Fair Queen at the Southern Iowa Fair on Tuesday. Amelia Boender, who graduated from Eagle Lane in May, was chosen as the winner of the Southern Iowa Fair Queen Contest and will represent Mahaska County at the Iowa State Fair in August. Over the course of her four years at Pella Christian High School, Boender served as the president, secretary, and treasurer of the school’s FFA program and participated in cross country, basketball and track and field. Boender said that it was an honor to be crowned the Mahaska County Fair Queen.
Pella City Council Leans Toward Renovation of Current Soccer Complex at Tuesday’s Meeting
After hearing several public comments at their meeting Tuesday, the Pella City Council discussed two main options as it relates to the future of recreational soccer fields in the community. During policy and planning, the council further deliberated about whether to renovate the current Pella Soccer Complex on Neil Drive...
SCRAA to Amend 28E Agreement for Process to Repay FAA Grants
While the South Central Regional Airport Agency board voted earlier this month to “pause” the regional airport project proposed in Mahaska County, their next steps indicate movement toward the ultimate end of the proposal. At Tuesday’s Pella City Council meeting, City Administrator Mike Nardini informed the council about...
Pella Regional Health Center and Marion County GOAL Consortium Hosting Behavioral Health Wellness Fair Thursday
Pella Regional Health Center and the Marion County GOAL Consortium are partnering to host a Behavioral Health Wellness Fair on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm at Central College’s Graham Center. The Behavioral Health Wellness Fair will offer information and resources for those interested in mental health and substance misuse issues....
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