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Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association Executive Director Andrea Dana previews a series of events coming up, including the State Solo Qualifier and JV Championship Events on October 23rd and 24th in Pella and Newton. Read
State Climatologist Justin Glisan discusses the dry start to autumn and the transitional month of October as it relates to weather and climate.
Kelly Mitchell and Gary Willemsen with Hope Inc. Otley discuss their organization and their vision for the future for Otley.
KNIA/KRLS General Manager Trevor Castle previews the KNIA/KRLS Home Shopping Extravaganza. Find more details here.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest in Washington D.C. (Please note, this was recorded prior to Wednesday).
Dan Nieland discusses his new role as Marion County Economic Development Director.
Ben Liebl with Kwik Star discusses the stores opening in south central Iowa, including Pella, Knoxville, and Indianola.
Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses back to school safety.
Roots and Story Founder and Interviewer Nicolas Lirio discusses the idea behind the organization, the importance of getting to record people’s stories, and what it means to him and his family.
Track Historians Eric Arnold and Bill Wright discuss their roles at the Knoxville Raceway and what makes the Knoxville Nationals such a unique event.
Pella Native Sarvir Jaworksi discusses his life in hockey.
Marion County Engineer Tyler Christian discusses the recent collapse of the three north spans of the Old Dollar Bridge, as well as the impacts of recent rainfalls on projects taking place in the county.
Jameson Rosien with 100+ Men – Red Rock discusses the organization’s fourth annual golf outing coming up on September 12th. Registration is limited to the first 26 teams (104 golfers) and a link to register for the four-man
Marion County Engineer Tyler Christian discusses current and upcoming road projects along with safety on county roads.
State Climatologist Justin Glisan discusses the first half of 2025. Tune into an upcoming Let’s Talk Pella to hear more.
Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke discusses the Shadle Park Pond Project after a ribbon cutting was held at Friday, June 13th.
Monroe Car Show organizers Ervan DeVore and Chase Spencer talks about the show held last Saturday.
Williamsburg pastor Brad Sherman discusses his bid to run for Governor as a Republican.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest in Washington D.C. This was recorded on Monday, June 2nd.
Webb Shadle Public Library Director JoEllen Glick discusses the 2025 Summer Reading Program.