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Marion County Fair Kicks Off Friday
The annual Marion County Fair will kick off Friday in Knoxville and last until July 18th. This year’s fair theme is “Barn in the USA” and it will be filled with livestock on display, livestock shows, 4-H projects on display at Dyer Hudson Hall from members of all area clubs, contests, games, daytime and evening entertainment, and more. This year’s evening entertainment lineup includes Cooper Alan in concert on Friday night, sprint car races on Saturday, a rodeo on Sunday, Impact Pro Wrestling on Monday the 18th, and a demo derby on Tuesday the 19th. There will also be plenty of food and activities for all ages at the fair.
What Caused This Massive Sinkhole to Reappear in the Middle of Iowa? [VIDEO]
I was scrolling through Instagram earlier this week when I noticed a funny post from the Iowa Chill Instagram page. At first I wasn't sure if this was a joke or maybe some kind of altered photo but I discovered that this sinkhole photo is 100% legit. If I remember correctly, this sinkhole has been seen in this location in previous years but it was filled and repaired.
Iowa Realty Holding a “Fill Randy’s Truck” Marion County Humane Society Donation Drive Today
Iowa Realty is holding a “Fill Randy’s Truck” Marion County Humane Society supply drive and pet meet and greet today at the Knoxville Farmers Market. The Marion County Humane Society provides shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats in the community, and they are currently at capacity and in need of a variety of supplies and funds for medical care for the animals at the shelter. To help meet this need, for the second year, the Realtors at Iowa Realty will be leading the effort to fill the truck with donations for the humane society at the farmers market on the Knoxville square from 8:00am-11:00am. The humane society will also bring some adoptable pets for the public to meet.
Marion County sinkhole gets bigger
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — The Marion County sinkhole is becoming a growing eyesore. It first appeared last year, then re-opened in June. Local 5 was there checking out the scene in early June. Back then, the hole didn’t even touch the road. Now, it covers the entire width of the roadway.
Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance to host Roadway Safety Public Information Meetings in July
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance will hold a series of public information meetings regarding the regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in local communities next 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...
Water Tower at Former Knoxville VA Campus Removed Monday
The water tower at the former Knoxville VA campus was removed on Monday. The removal was part of a contract with the Marion County Board of Supervisors and Kaufmann Metal Recycling. Within the current agreement between the city of Knoxville and Marion County, both parties agreed upon this decision and the Marion County Board of Supervisors, being the property owners, approved the contract in a recent public meeting. Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch released a statement regarding the water tower which says the city’s original intention was to keep the water tower, along with the former laundry facility, as a piece of history to remember the former veteran’s hospital.
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