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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Forte State Preview
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5:44Leaders from Pella Forte preview this week’s Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association state competition.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins
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7:55Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses their upcoming Christmas concerts throughout the month of December.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Ambulance Mental Health Program
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9:25Troy Bliss with Pella Community Ambulance and Tricia Vermeer with the Vermeer Charitable Foundation discuss a new mental health initiative for EMS personnel in Pella.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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It’s one month until Christmas, and the City of Pella has officially started celebrating. Hear the sounds of the season from the annual Tour of Stores held on Monday.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Union Street Players and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical!
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7:22The cast of the Union Street Players’ production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical! discuss their upcoming performances December 5th through the 13th.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Dustin Kempker with Kempker’s True Value and Andy Stoecken with Septagon Construction discuss the new hardware store coming to Pella in 2026 following a recent groundbreaking ceremony.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Foundation Grants
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5:30Pella Community Foundation President Mark Wiskus discusses their 2025-26 grant recipients.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Pella Parks Director Chandler Nunnikhoven discusses the 2026 spring bloom after tulip planting has wrapped up for city staff.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella High School Choir Winter Performances
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5:08Pella All-State Choir Selections Malachi Van Haaften, Abbie Brand, Joeley Helle, Chase Swenson, Riley Black discuss the upcoming winter performances for the various vocal music ensembles.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Pella Schools Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the latest in the Pella Community School District.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella PD and Holiday Safety
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7:38Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses holiday season safety, the city’s snow ordinance, and the upcoming Holiday Heroes event.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – 2026 Tulip Queen and Royal Court
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10:48The 2026 Tulip Queen and Royal Court discuss their selection to be the lead ambassadors for the 91st annual Tulip Time. This year’s court includes Queen Kenzie Kanis and attendants Lexi Terpstra, Abbie Brand, Addie Van Arendonk,By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College’s “Season of Gratitude”
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8:13Central College Director of Engagement Mary Benedict discusses their annual “Season of Gratitude”, which promotes the importance of helping others during the holiday season.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – All-State Band at Pella High School
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5:01Pella’s All-State Band honorees discuss next week’s IHSMA festival in Ames, including Leah Boualavong, Abby Kalkwarf, Isaac Steenhoek, Jaeda Van Zante, Noah VandeKieft, and Olivia White.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Christian High School All-State Music Selections
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5:37Pella Christian sophomore Emily Zylstra and junior Bella De Haan discuss being selected for the 2025 All-State Music Festival and the opportunity to represent Pella Christian at the November 20-22 festival.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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A mainstay on the airwaves of KNIA/KRLS Radio is moving on after 16 years of bringing a wide range of newsmakers to this very program. We celebrate Dr. Bob Leonard on his final show.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
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15:19What’s in the future for the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with CEO Kevin Kincaid.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: COC Summer Programs Start Today
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18:39The Christian Opportunity Center has a number of special programs it’s offering in our communities. And the first is today. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Amy Zook, Corben Mears, Kaycee BiehnBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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What do Iowa’s Community Colleges have to offer? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Matt Thompson, President of Indian Hills Community College.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: Leighton State Bank Expands to Knoxville
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16:13A local bank is expanding its services. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Steve Fopma and Jim Baker with Leighton State Bank.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: Jay Byers, New President of Simpson College
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17:02Simpson College has a new president. What’s his history and vision?Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Jay Byers, President of Simpson College.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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What’s it like to be a farmer florist? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Meredith Nunnikhoven with Barnswallow Flowers, rural Mahaska County.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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What’s the current state of higher education? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Mark Putnam, President of Central College.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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What’s mine reclamation, and how does it work? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Vince Sitzmann, with the mines and minerals department of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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How does the way we use the land shape our lives, and our future? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Neil Hamilton, Professor, former Director of the Agricultural Law Center at DrakeBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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What’s the Shovelnose Sturgeon, and what role does the Red Rock Dam play in research related to the sustainability of the species? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Ryan Hupfeld, Fisheries BiologistBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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A new club in Knoxville is having an open house this summer. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Randy Roth, Jake Sparks, Christy Brokens, and Brandon Stevens with the Des Moines Skydivers.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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A historian with local roots is walking across Iowa to follow the trail of the 1835 Expedition of the Iowa Dragoons. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Professor Kevin Mason of WaldorfBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: Indianola Concert Association Upcoming Concerts
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19:19A local group brings great entertainment to local venues that draws crowds from all over central and southern Iowa. How do they do it, and what’s on the calendar for the coming year? Join us today asBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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IN DEPTH: Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber Nathan Sage
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16:15The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Nathan Sage.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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