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Let’s Talk Pella – 4th of July Activities Preview
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6:34Paul Kingma with the Pella 4th of July Committee previews this Friday’s activities.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Rec Center Groundbreaking, Part Two
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7:05Chair of the Pella Corporation Board of Directors Adam Farver and Chair Emeritus of Vermeer Mary Andringa discuss the impact of the a new indoor recreation facility on the City of Pella.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Rec Center Groundbreaking, Part One
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7:43Pella Mayor Don DeWaard discusses Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the new indoor recreation facility at the Pella Sports Park.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Leighton Independence Day Celebration Preview
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7:23Derek Van Kooten with the Leighton Independence Day Celebration previews the annual event which will be held on Saturday from 5-10 pm.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Student Attending Theatre Training in New York City
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4:52Soon-to-be Pella High School student Goldie Feldman discusses her upcoming attendance at The Institute for American Musical Theatre’s Summer Intensive programBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Milly Moo’s Love for the Library
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6:26Kristi and Everly Zellmer preview this Saturday’s fundraiser in honor of the late Milly Zellmer.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Estella’s Wish to End AHC
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9:52Stephen Henderson of Pella continues to discuss the challenges his young daughter Estella faces with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and his family’s continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurological disorder that affects approximatelyBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Estella’s Wish to End AHC
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8:09Stephen Henderson of Pella discusses the challenges his young daughter Estella faces with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and his family’s continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurological disorder that affects approximately one inBy KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Christian Clay Target Team’s Annual Fun Shoot & BBQ Fundraiser
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6:02Cassia Boender discusses the Pella Christian Clay Target Team’s annual Fun Shoot & BBQ Fundraiser, which will be held at the Marion County Sportsman Club in Knoxville on Saturday, June 28th.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra
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6:10Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra recaps the 2024-2025 school year and provides updates on the latest at Pella Christian Schools.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Historical Museums Summer Update
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7:08Pella Historical Museums Executive Director Jessi Galligan discusses the latest with the organization during the summer months.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Middle School’s Brittany Buck
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7:49Pella Middle School Special Education Teacher and Wrestling Coach Brittany Buck discusses her recognition by USA Today for her efforts in helping others during the November 2024 incident in the building.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Summertime Safety in Pella
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6:46Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses summertime safety reminders in Pella.By KNIA / KRLS Radio
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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Food Shelf and the Healthy Kids Iowa Program
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8:37Pella Community Food Shelf Executive Director Melissa Zula discusses their collaboration with the State of Iowa and the Food Bank of Iowa for the new Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program taking place this summer.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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