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Knoxville Raceway Holding Weekly Races During Marion County Fair
The weather is turning hot, and the racing may be just as hot tonight at the Knoxville Raceway. Along with all of the fair activities, tonight’s attraction will be the sprint car races. A lead change at the top of the 410 points race has Aaron Reutzel ahead of Austin McCarl by just 22 points after last week’s racing. Jamie Ball has full control of the 360s with just four more regular season points races to go. Ball’s 281 point lead is not insurmountable but it would require him to have a bad night for drivers to catch up. In the Pro Sprints, Mike Mayberry had lengthened his lead by 50 over J Kinder, who continues to be the hottest driver in that class winning four of the six nights with his only blemishes a 4th on June 8th and a runner-up finish last week. Join us for all of the action with Live Track Side at 5:00 on KNIA, due to high school sports coverage, Race Nights Live will be on 95.3 KNIA at 7:00.
Public Survey
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance (CIRTPA) is holding public information meetings across Central Iowa and asking for public input regarding the regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The goal of the Plan is to enhance safety on local streets. The Plan will identify solutions and strategies for all people using city streets, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and people with disabilities. Some of the strategies to be considered include bicycle lanes, roundabouts, and pedestrian hybrid beacons. The Plan is being developed for the incorporated cities within Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren Counties. The unincorporated portions of the counties are part of a separate project.
Behavioral Health Wellness Fair Addressing Mental Health & Substance Misuse Awareness & Support
Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Marion County GOAL Consortium to host a Behavioral Health Wellness Fair to offer information and resources for those interested in mental health and substance misuse issues. The public is invited to attend the event on Thursday, July 18th from 5:30-7:30 pm at...
Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance to host Roadway Safety Public Information Meetings
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance will hold a series of public information meetings regarding the regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in local communities this week. The plan is being developed as part of the Safe Streets for All program, which aims to prevent deaths and serious injuries for all...
Quarterly Marion County CONNECT Meeting to be Held Friday
The next quarterly Marion County CONNECT Economic Development Meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday. The meeting for this quarter will focus on local workforce and housing. During the event, there will be discussion on efforts to upskill, train, and recruit workforce, while also sharing challenges and needs with local partners. There will also be a brief overview of the Marion County Housing Study that was released in May. Elected officials, local government managers, businesses, utilities, education and local community organizations are encouraged to attend, and the meeting is also open to the public. The quarterly Marion County CONNECT Economic Development Meeting will begin at 9am Friday at 3014 East Main Street in Knoxville.
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Partners with LifeServe for Blood Products
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics (KHC) and LifeServe Blood Center have announced a new partnership making LifeServe Blood Center the exclusive supplier of all blood and blood products to the hospital. LifeServe hosts blood drives only in communities where the blood will be used locally, benefiting area hospitals. This new partnership...
Marion County Board of Supervisors to Meet in Special Closed Session Tomorrow
The Marion County Board of Supervisors will meet in a special closed session tomorrow. This closed session is pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(i) which is to “discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed”. The board will then take action if necessary after the closed session.
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