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EVENTS
Blood Drives
For Appointments,
call 1-800-452-1097Thursday, December 7
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics from 3-7 pm Friday, December 29
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Veteran’s Medical Center, Knoxville 8 am to 12 pm. Community EventsTuesday, December 5
EDC Meeting at 7:00 am
Orientation & New Member Requirements 7pm at the First United Methodist ChurchThe Red Rock Retro Radio Theatre is a radio theatre group in Knoxville who is preparing a live one-hour radio show. Auditions for positions will be held on December 5th at 7:00 PM at Knoxville High School, Room 200. Thursday, December 7
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics from 3-7 pm The Red Rock Retro Radio Theatre is a radio theatre group in Knoxville who is preparing a live one-hour radio show. Auditions for positions will be held on December 7th at 7:00 PM at Knoxville High School, Room 200. Friday, December 8
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting at 12 noon.Saturday, December 9
Lunch with Santa
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School
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SCHOOL EVENTS
Monday December 4
7-8 A G BB, Pella-C, T, 4:15
8 AB B BB, Albia, H, 4:15
9/10 B BB, Osky, T, 6:00
9/10 G BB, Osky, H, 6:00
Var Reserve B BB, Grinnell, H, 6:30 (at OJH)Tuesday December 5
Var G/B BB, Boone, H, 6:15
KMS Vocal Concert, 7:00 Wednesday December 6
Financial Aid Night, 7:00 at High School Thursday December 7
8 AB G BB, Grinnell, T, 4:15
8 AB B BB, Grinnell, H, 4:15
Middle Wr. Centerville, H, 4:15
9/10 B BB, Boone, T, 6:00
9/10 G BB, Boone, H, 6:00
B Swimming, DM Hoover at Indianola, 6:00
Wr. Newton, H, 6:30 Friday December 8
Var G/B BB, Grinnell H, 6:15 Saturday, December 9
Wr. Albia JV Tourney, T, 10:00
B Swimming, Grinnell Invt., at Grinnell, 11:00
JV/Var B BB, Washington, H, 5:00
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Upcoming
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Upcoming Events
Friday, December 15
7:30 am Ambassadors Meeting at Mr. C’s
Coffee with the Mayor 4-5 pmSunday, December 17
10 am Celebrate Community Church Children's Christmas Program: Baby Jesus We Love You Tuesday, December 19
8am Business Owners and Managers Meeting RED ROCK RETRO RADIO THEATRE
WANTED
LIVE RADIO SHOW
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE RED ROCK RETRO
RADIO THEATRE
FEBRUARY 16-17
DINNER AND LIVE
PERFORMANCE
WITH LOCAL TALENT AND LATER
BROADCASTING ON KNIA/KRLS.The Red Rock Retro Radio Theatre is a radio theatre group in Knoxville who is preparing a live one-hour radio show. Auditions for positions will be held on December 5th and 7th at 7:00 PM at Knoxville High School, Room 200. Call Pat at 828-6830 or Lillie at 828-8604 for more
information.
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The Senior
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SENIOR EVENTS
Monday December 5
10:30 Diabetes in Older
People-A Disease You Can Manage! Discussion Group
1:00 PaintingTuesday December 6
9:30 Knoxville Rec Center
1:00 Ceramics Wednesday December 7
Cards 9:00-3:00
10:30 Arthritis Advice Discussion Group Thursday December 8
8:00 Volunteer Tea
11:00 West Elementary
Second Graders Intergeneration
Activity Friday December 9
12:00-9:00PM Amana Trip
Old Creamery Theater
1:00 You Can! Bowling
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Library and Rec. Center Info.
Knoxville Public Library
Open
Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. -7p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sun-ClosedKnoxville Recreation Center
Swimming, Basketball, Racquetball, Complete Exercise Room and Game Room.
For more information call (641) 828-0580.
Chamber Email
Please note that the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Growth Development Office has changed internet providers and the new email addresses are as follows:Roxanne Johnson, Director: rxjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Donell States, Executive Assistant: dstates@iowatelecom.net
Teresa Rowley: trowley@iowatelecom.net
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net
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In this issue you
will find:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MyEntreNet
Lunch With Santa
A Note from Community Health Services
KACH News Release
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting
Christmas Trees
The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!
RECYCLING!
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
Ribbon Cutting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Business Morning Meeting
Celebrate Community Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
*MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
JANUARY 20, 2007
THE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUETCHAMBER ANNUAL AWARD BANQUETTICKETS WILL GO ON SALE
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 20, 2006. TICKETS ARE $25 PER PERSON OR BUY A TABLE (SEATS 10)
FOR $225. THE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET IS
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 20, 2007 AT
THE RED ROCK CULTURAL CENTER. SOCIAL HOUR AT 6PM
PROGRAM AT 7:30PM
MyEntreNet
Greetings! December is looming and the busy holiday season is upon us already! To help accommodate everyone’s hectic schedule of family, school and work events, we will be taking a brief break from our Monday Online Seminars. Our new series will begin in January, and I look forward to a new year of exciting and informative topics to share with you!
As we start planning the new series, I encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas for business topics you might like to see covered in the Online Seminars. I enjoy hearing from you so feedback is always appreciated!Small Business Holiday Tips
· Send cards – the holidays are a perfect time to touch base with customers – both current and past!
· Host a holiday open house AND attend the those you’re invited to - and don’t forget your business cards!
· Offer holiday specials in addition to holiday sales events. Bundling a number of products together to create a gift package can help increase sales.
· Have gift certificates available for sale.
· Keep in mind the hectic December shipping schedule and ship early to assure your products will arrive where needed on time.
· Recognize holidays other than just Christmas, such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, to help increase goodwill and sales.
· Relax and Enjoy! Noteable Quoteable…
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. (Mark Twain)
Lunch With Santa
Lunch with Santa is Saturday, December 9th from 11 to 1. At the Fire station. $1.50 per person. Get your picture professionally taken with Santa for $10 by Treasured Portraits.
The Knoxville Lions Club has joined with the Chamber as sponsors this year.
A Note from Community Health Services
Influenza Update Addendum I
All three strains of influenza confirmed in Iowa- earliest occurrence on record
Three major strains of influenza have been confirmed in Iowa, which is earlier than ever recorded. Influenza A, H1 and H3 were confirmed in past weeks, and type B was isolated this week. Isolates for all three strains were obtained from hospitalized patients, two of whom were under the age of six.
It is extremely rare to have all three strains isolated this early in the season. The primary concern with having all three strains circulating is the risk for Iowans to acquire influenza three times. Persons susceptible to complications from influenza are at an even higher risk with several different types circulating in the state.
Early season delays in vaccine distribution have been overcome, and many providers have received their full orders of flu vaccine. The Iowa Department of Public Health strongly emphasizes the need for everyone to get the influenza vaccine. The sooner people are able to receive the vaccine, the sooner they are protected.
In an effort to boost national vaccination rates, CDC has declared this week “National Influenza Vaccination Week”. For more information visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw06.htm.
Influenza activity is still sporadic but is increasing across the state. For more information on influenza activity, visit the IDPH influenza website at http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/flu.asp.
KACH News Release
NEWS RELEASE:Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Increases Medical Imaging Capabilities to Deliver More Accurate Diagnosis to Patients
Aquilion 16-slice CT scanner will record more detailed images KNOXVILLE – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is pleased to announce the installation of the Aquilion 16-slice computed tomography (CT) system from Toshiba. This equipment has an increased rotation speed which will enable physicians to capture more detail of internal anatomy, especially moving organs such as the heart, for improved diagnostic accuracy. While the 16-slice CT scanner improves the clinical insight, in addition the increased speed results in faster overall scan time, making exams shorter and potentially more comfortable for patients.
The Aquilion 16 is the only scanner that acquires 16-slices as thin as 0.5 mm, within a single 400-millisecond rotation. This 0.4 second scanning capability further enhances the image quality of the scanner by delivering more accurate clinical images depicting fine details, including minute coronary arteries, soft plaque, and small vessel structures, for significantly enhanced cardiology studies.
“Knoxville Hospital & Clinics continues to provide our patients with diagnostic and treatment equipment, provide personal and professional care to all patients in the region, and maintain its current high standards of care to all patients,” said Ann Helwig, CEO. “We are very excited to be one of the few rural hospitals in the region providing a 16-slice CT scanner.” What is a CT Scan?
Computed tomography (CT) combines the use of X-rays with the latest computer technology. Using a series of X-ray beams, the CT scanner creates cross-sectional images. A computer reconstructs these “slices” to produce the actual pictures. Considering that some slices are as thin as half a millimeter, a CT scan offers much more image detail than a traditional X-ray, which means physicians get the best information to make the most accurate diagnosis. Why a CT Scan?
Physicians may recommend a CT scan when there is a need to evaluate soft tissue, such as internal organs. Because the system is able to capture information in a cross-sectional format, physicians are better able to view the size, shape, and position of soft tissue structures than if using regular X-rays. CT scans help identify tumors and cysts, as well as help diagnose diseases of the liver, lungs, coronary arteries, and other internal organs. What can be expected during an exam?
Scanning takes only seconds, though total exam times will vary. For most CT exams, patients will be asked to wear a gown to prevent clothing from obstructing the X-rays. When the exam begins, the table will move to a starting position, pause, and then move to the final scanning position. On the table, patients will be surrounded by a donut-shaped object. This houses the X-ray tube that generates the invisible X-ray beams. Little noise is produced by the object. Patients may only hear mechanical humming, which is the sound of the X-ray tube rotating inside the object.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, a Critical Access Hospital serving Marion County and the surrounding area, is dedicated to providing personal, progressive quality health care with compassion. For more information regarding this release and other happenings at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, call the Public Relations office at (641) 842-1418. Katrina Nelson
Director of Public Relations & Foundation
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
641-842-1418
knelson@kach.org
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting at Noon Friday, December 8.We are looking to do 8 days of entertainment this next year!! If you have any ideas please contact the Chamber at 828-7555.
Christmas Trees
As you have probably noticed the planters on the square now have had Christmas Trees placed in them for the upcoming holiday season. If you could please take the time to make sure they are stable in the dirt as to stay put and are looking nice. Please also make sure they are staying put in the planters. If you need any help please call the Chamber. Thank you for helping!!
The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!
The “Tree of Sharing” is here!!HELP THOSE IN NEED HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY WITH THE TREE OF SHARING. ALPHA NU IS SPONSORING THE TREE, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OFFICE. PICK A STAR FROM THE TREE THAT HAS A NAME AND GIFT IDEAS ON IT, PURCHASE A GIFT FOR THEM AND RETURN THE WRAPPED PRESENT TO THE TREE OF SHARING. ALL GIFTS MUST BE UNDER THE TREE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 842-6737.
RECYCLING!
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is asking anyone who has old cell phones or empty laser and inkjet cartridges to recycle them. How? All you have to do is bring them to the Chamber office located at 309 E Main Street. Please bring name brand items only.
NO TONER CARTRIDGES OR RIBBON CARTRIDGES PLEASE!!
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2007 Membership Pledge Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and
Economic Development Growth Alliance
309 E Main Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 2007 Dues: $________ Payment information: Month joined________ will also be annual due date
If billing quarterly payment due: 1st____2nd____3rd____4th____ DATE _________________ Business Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name/Title ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Extended description of your location: ______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hours of Operation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ _____Fax: _______________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________Web site: ____________________________________________ Owner:________________________________ _________________Manager: ____________________________________________ Description of business: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc) Products/Services: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Time Employees: ____________________ Part time employees: ____________ Date and year business opened: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Future plans for company/business: ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How can the Knoxville Chamber assist you with your business? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments and Suggestions: _____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
ATTENTION CLUBS, SORORITIES AND CIVIC
ORGANIZATIONS!!The Chamber is looking to update our records on Clubs, Sororities, and Civic Organizations. Please
contact Donell at the Chamber. Email dstates@iowatelecom.net or phone 828-7555. ThanksKnoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006/2007 Civic Organizations Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 Group/Organization Name: Contact Name/Title: Address: City, State, Zip: When you meet:______________________________________________________ # of Members: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web Site: Mission of Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date and Year started:
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
5th Annual Food Drive No child should ever go to bed hungry, but there are children right here in Marion County that do. You have an opportunity to help. Help us fill the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio with non-perishable food and together we will fill the food shelves of Marion County. Every time you see the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio, stop by and drop off your non-perishable food donation; or stop by one of the following locations to drop off your donation:Iowa State Savings Bank
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Farm and Home
McKay Insurance
Jerrys True Value
1st of Knoxville GMAC
1st of Pella GMAC
Steenhoek Implement
Eye Care Partners
Van Gorp Corporation
Stravers Cellular
Horizon Savings Bank
Thistles Help us fill the Big Red Radio with food and together well fill the food shelves of Marion County. We're counting on you, and so are many families in Marion County. Thank you from the one to count on for Todays News KNIA/KRLS.
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
KNIA/KRLS is the station giving away a new car! For a complete list of contest rules click the link below:To get your hands on a key card, stop by and register at these participating sponsors:Iowa State Savings Bank
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville Farm and Home
Midwest Wireless
McKay Insurance
Windmill Café
Jerrys True Value
Two Rivers Cooperative
1st of Knoxville GMAC
Knoxville Recreation Center
DMACC in Newton
1st of Pella GMAC
Ingles Inc.
Van Ryswyk
Kinfolks
Steenhoek Implement
McDonalds
Van Denover Jewelry
DeJong Door Service
Eye Care Partners
Hills Photo Center
Midwest One Bank
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
Boats Home Furnishings
Pella Chamber
Iowa Telecom
Van Gorp Corporation
Nanjotronmics
Motosource
Julines Repair
Knoxville Chamber
Wal-Mart
Simply Home
Stravers Cellular
Park Lane Village
Pastime Portraits
Franklin St. Clothing
Bruxvoorts Decorating
Produce Lane and Gifts
Community Health Services
Pearson Brothers Lumber
Mainstream Boutique
Tri-County Vet Clinic
Horizon Savings Bank
Boutique of Pella
Our Town Florists
Walker Computer Services
WP Barber Lumber
Thistles
Central College
Wilsons Corner in Bussey
Midwest Wireless
The Auto Matrix
Michelles Maternity and Nursery
Pleasantville Schools and Fitness
Tassel Ridge Winery
Central Cellular WERE THE STATION GIVING AWAY A NEW CAR KNIA/KRLS!
Ribbon Cutting
RIBBON CUTTING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2006
AT NOON
FOR THE KNOXVILLE BARBER SHOP
LOCATED AT 301 E MAIN STREET
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Friday, December 15, 2006
4:00-5:00pm
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Office
309 E Main St, Knoxville, IAAnyone with thoughts, ideas,
concerns or questions for Mayor Sprafka are invited to attend.
Business Morning Meeting
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
8:00 AMThe Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting to discuss the challenges and issues businesses owners and managers are facing in Knoxville. This will be your chance to discuss your ideas and views to effect positive change in our community. Come meet Roxanne Johnson, the new Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. Many great ideas have come out of these meetings and have been implemented, so please come join us for a cup of coffee.
Celebrate Community Church
Experience Christmas at CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CHURCH.CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Baby Jesus We Love You
December 17 at 10:00amANNUAL PRAISE TEAM MUSICAL: Everything Glorious
December 21 at 7:30pm
December 24 at 10:00amCHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION: Letters at Christmas
December 24 at 4:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
409 S. Park Lane DrSunday, December 10 at 6:00pm with coffee & cookies afterward
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” directed by Jim Kidder created by SUE C. SMITH & RUSSELL MAUDLIN, arranged and orchestrated by RUSSELL MAUDLINFriday and Saturday, December 15 & 16
A LIVE NATIVITY in from of the church. The public is invited. Feel free to come in for a hot drink & cookies. Sunday, December 17 at 10:30 am
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” directed by Jim Kidder created by SUE C. SMITH & RUSSELL MAUDLIN, arranged and orchestrated by RUSSELL MAUDLIN
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
313 E Montgomery Street
Phone: 842-3712December 5 Orientation & New Member RequirementsDecember 6, 13, 20 Advent Bible Study 7:00pm
Christ’s Second Advent December 10 Poinsettia Sunday and
Christmas Caroling at 6:00pm December 17 Sunday school Christmas Program 10:45am December 24 Morning Worship 10:00am and
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 7:00pm & 11:00pm Care and Share During the Christmas Season
Our local church has a wonderful tradition of helping the poor and needy during the holiday season. Sign-up to ring the
Salvation Army Bells. 90% of the funds remain in Knoxville to help those in need in our local community. Other projects
include the Christmas Families Gift Tree. Our Local Mission Committee also directs mission money to state, national and world needs. You may also want to sign-up for our Spring Break Mission Trip to Mexico or help support the trip. Christmas is a wonderful time to remember those less fortunate. In the event of inclement weather
Church Cancellation Policy
When weather is questionable, Pastor Montz will call three members of the congregation. One in town and two who live in the country. Together they will decide whether to hold services. In the event of severe winter weather tune in to the following radio stations to find out if church has been cancelled. KNIA 1320 AM/ KRLS FM 92
1040 AM, WHO
WHO, CHANNEL 13 NEWS STATION
Local Talent Wanted
The Coffee Connection: Looking for local talent to come in & play or sing on weekends.
Must be clean, family friendly entertainment.
If interested, contact Terri Stauner-828-8141 or stop by-213 E. Main Street Knoxville
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
$4.00The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.
AT THE MOVIES
FREE HOLIDAY MERCHANT SHOWS(MERCHANTS LISTED BELOW)
Tickets may only be picked up at participating merchants.
No tickets will be given out at the box-office.
Tickets are valid for only the special matinee's listed below and may not be used for regular movies.
Seats are on a first come first serve basis. All movies are G or PG rated.12:00 AND 2:30
Fri/Sat 11/24 & 25 MONSTER HOUSE
Sat 12/2 ICE AGE 2
Sat 12/9 POLAR EXPRESS
Sat 12/16 OVER THE HEDGE
Sat 12/23 R.V.KNOXVILLE SPONSORING MERCHANTS
Reed's Automotive
Reed's Kone Korner
Knoxville Family Health Center
State Farm
Iowa State Savings Bank
Massage Works
Hy-Vee
Super 8
Kevin J. Wadle, CPA
Family Dentistry
Pizza Hut
Federal Employees Credit Union
Godfather's Pizza
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Options Screen Printing
Furney Portrait Studio
Knoxville Insurance
Farm & Home
State Bank of Bussey (Bussey)
State Bank of Bussey (Osky)
Taso's Steakhouse
Smith's Carpet
Plush Pony
Candi's Flowers
Fairlane Bowl
Knoxville Journal Express/Reminder
Fareway Stores Dec 1 - Dec 7HAPPY FEET
Rated PG
Run Time 1:48
Fri 7:00 9:10
Sat 1:00 7:00 9:10
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00DECK THE HALLS
Rated PG
Run Time 1:35
Fri/Sat 7:15 9:20
Sun 2:15 7:15
Mon-Thurs 7:15
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