History & Culture
This is a land where Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley and prairie grass once grew at heights of over 8 feet. The Black Hawk treaty created the Red Rock line, but by 1845 settlers were allowed to move into western Iowa. In the mid-1800s, a group of Dutch immigrants settled in Pella. More than a century-and-a-half later, Dutch culture permeates the largest community in the Red Rock Area. In Knoxville, you’ll discover Iowa’s role in sprint car racing and the history of the Iowa flag. In Melcher-Dallas, you will learn about the legend of coal mining and the role coal played in developing our communities. The area is rich in stories of pioneers and entrepreneurs making the most of the region’s agricultural bounty and innovative spirit.
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Upcoming Events
December, 2011
- 14THRU 25
- The Joan Kuyper Farver Art Gallery presents: Eric COGu Robinson
- The show will be on exhibit until March 25, 2012. The gallery hours...
February, 2012
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- Country Royalty
- Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin pay tribute to country legends Hank...
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
- 11
- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
- 18
- 2nd Annual Red Nose Ice Fishing Tournament
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Roberts Creek. Event information and...
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
- 25
- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
March, 2012
- 3
- Bald Eagle Day
- 10 am - 5 pm.Outdoor viewing of bald eagles below the Red Rock Dam.
