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Knoxville Raceway General Manager Jason Reed discusses offseason preparations for the upcoming race season.

We caught up with Erica Kaufman of Clarksville, IN after she picked up her new Corvette ZO2 Corvette convertible from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum sweepstakes last Monday.

Weiler President and CEO Pat Weiler discusses Weiler’s expansion project.

Knoxville High School Band Director Zach Collins discusses the recent successes of the jazz band department.

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville American Legion Post Commander Curt Froyen discusses a new event put on by the Marion County Commission of Veterans Affairs happening Wednesday called Comrade Coffee.

Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization (KRCO) President Brooke Nott discusses their annual fundraiser happening Saturday, February 28th.

Marion County Board of Supervisors Chair Kisha Jahner discusses county updates and her candidacy for reelection in part two of a two part segment.

Marion County Board of Supervisors Chair Kisha Jahner discusses county updates and the recent salary study in part one of a two part segment.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Part two of our segment with Knoxville Planning and Zoning Administrator Nathan Parch as he discusses Knoxville project updates.

Knoxville Planning and Zoning Administrator Nathan Parch discusses current and upcoming projects in part one of a two part segment.

Part two of our segment with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Marion County as Lydia McCombs and Ashtin Wells discuss upcoming events, 2026 country fair prep, and ways to get involved in 4-H.

Lydia McCombs and Ashtin Wells with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Marion County discuss upcoming events and offseason fair preparation in part one of a two part segment.

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner discusses the library’s February calendar.

Marion County Engineer Tyler Christian discusses upcoming county road projects and updates with the Junction 92 project.

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics CEO Kevin Kincaid discusses hospital updates and priorities for 2026.

Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen discusses Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Care for Yourself screening program.

Knoxville Community School District Superintendent Cassi Parson recaps Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

LifeServe Blood Center Territory Representative Mikala Niemeier discusses annual Blood Donor Month, how LifeServe impacts our local communities, how crucial blood donation is, and what you need to know before you donate blood.

Anna Humeston with the Knoxville chapter of Freedom for Youth discusses the upcoming Dream Big mommy/son and daddy/daughter dances on February 6th and 7th.

Part one of a two part segment with Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch recapping the year 2025 for the City of Knoxville.

Chief Aaron Fuller discusses the Knoxville Police Department 2025 Year in Review in part two of a two part segment.

Chief Aaron Fuller discusses police department stats from 2025, where the department is at in regards to staffing, major events and incidents, officer recognition, and how the department wants to head into the new year in part

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps the year 2025 for the City of Knoxville and looks ahead on what’s to come for 2026.

Bill Wright with 100+ Men Red Rock and Terry Lamb, Larry Lamb, and Rod Bortz with Counting Sheep discuss the Counting Sheep organization and 100+ Men’s recent donation.

NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses Christmas and winter fire safety.

Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen talks about holiday food safety and ways to stay healthy heading into the new year.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville High School Dance Team Coach Devin Dunkin recaps this year’s state dance competition in Des Moines.

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt discusses Impaired Driving Awareness Month.

Heart of America CEO Jill Hardy-Heath discusses the organization and their partnership with the Knoxville Community School District and 3M for the industrial technology lab transformation project.

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett discusses the importance of shopping local this holiday season.

Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Board President Erika Pleggenkuhle discusses Stepping Stones annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser happening Saturday.

Pastor Brent Hanna and Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discuss the 2025 Marion County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Five-year-old Tucker Bell and his mom Cortney discuss Tucker’s goal of raising $5,000 so all the animals at the Marion County Humane Society can be adopted before Christmas.

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner previews the library’s December calendar.

Knoxville High School seniors Ava Karr and Bailey Gullion discuss the ISDTA Championships happening this weekend.

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part two of a two part segment.

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part one of a two part segment.

Amy Uthus with Marion County Imagination Library discusses the organization and their November fundraiser.

Marion County Emergency Management Deputy Director Emily Feagins discusses now being a certified Crisis Canines of the Midlands handler and the graduation ceremony last month for her and her crisis canine Nova.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Knoxville Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers discusses updates within the department.

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses updates within the department.

Bridget Mohler with THRIVE Knoxville discusses 2025 Merry-N County Christmas starting tonight.