The site for the future county seat of Marion County was selected because it was within a mile of the geographic center of the county, reasonably level and near a good source of timber. The first town lots were sold in 1845, and the town was named after Knoxville, a small town in Iowa which was created in 1845 to be the county seat for Marion County.
In early 1853, the citizens of Marion County created a committee to attract railroad development to the county and to Knoxville, with members promising to buy shares in any railroad that reached town. The first contender was the Muscatine, Oskaloosa & Council Bluffs, proposing an east-west line that would pass through Knoxville. By 1875, when this line reached Knoxville, it was the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The second railroad to reach Knoxville was the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, which completed a line from Oskaloosa in 1876.
In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy made the transition to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in land area and the 30th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Des Moines. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. Its nickname is the Hawkeye State.
With the Missouria and the Otoe, the Ioway are the Chiwere-speaking peoples, claiming the Ho-Chunks as their "grandfathers." Their estimated population of 1,100 (in 1760) dropped to 800 (in 1804), a decrease caused mainly by smallpox, to which they had no natural immunity.
Their name has been said to come from ayuhwa ("asleep"). Early European explorers often adopted the names of tribes from the ethnonyms which other tribes gave them, not understanding that these differed from what the peoples called themselves. Thus, ayuhwa is not an Ioway word. The word Ioway comes from Dakotan ayuxbe via French aiouez. Their autonym (their name for themselves) is Báxoje, pronounced [b̥aꜜxodʒɛ] (alternate spellings: pahotcha, pahucha,), which translates to "grey snow". Báxoje has been incorrectly translated as "dusted faces" or "dusty nose", since the Ioway words use different consonants.
The SteamboatIowa was revered as one of the largest and fastest boats on the Mississippi in the mid 19th century; it is incorporated into the official Seal of Iowa. Built in 1838, the Iowa was the first vessel named for the newly formed Territory of Iowa. It weighed 112 tons, could pull 10 keelboats, and it set the speed record from Galena, Illinois to St. Louis in 1843, making the trip in 44 hours, a record that held until 1849.
The Iowa was hired by Mormon supporters of Joseph Smith, Jr. as part of a plan to rescue him from jail in June 1843; the excursion was cancelled after Smith was murdered in jail.
The Iowa sunk after a collision with the steamboat Declaration on Oct. 1, 1847 while traveling from New Orleans to St. Louis. This liability for this collision was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court case John Walsh v. Patrick Rogers (54 U.S. 283- 1852). However, the Iowa was apparently rebuilt, or a new steamboat was later rechristened Iowa, since similar side-wheeler appeared twice in Barber and Howe's 1865 Loyal West in the Time of Rebellion, and there is reference to the Iowa being used as a troop transport during the Civil War.
Knoxville is located in south-central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Fox tribes. At that time, prairie grass covered the countryside at heights of 8 to 10 feet. In 1835, Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley through this area. In 1842, the Sac and Fox Indians signed a treaty to sell lands in central Iowa to the new settlers known as the New Purchase of 1842. By 1843, settlers began moving here. The first Marion County Courthouse was erected three years later. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway dirt track.
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Knoxville residents worry for future of Ken Locke Stadium
The Knoxville Community School District says they are still planning to use the stadium for the upcoming fall season.
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NOS Energy Drink - Welcome to Knoxville Boys!
NOS Energy Drink send the Sheriff to welcome teams to the 59th annual Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway, in Knoxville, Iowa (Not Tennessee).
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A Day In Knoxville Iowa | Lunch At Rib Shack | Thrifting And A Liittle Shopping | Storytime
Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway (zook clay) located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Races at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" are held on Saturday nights from April through September each year. Some special events such as the Knoxville Nationals, 360 Knoxville Nationals and Late Model Knoxville Nationals are multi-day events. Weekly racing events at the track features multiple classes of sprint cars including 410 cubic inch, 360 cubic inch, and Pro Sprints (previously 305 cubic inch). Each August, the Raceway holds the paramount sprint car event in the United States, the Knoxville Nationals. The track is governed by the 24-member fair board elected by Marion County residents.
published: 06 Aug 2022
Road Trip To Knoxville, Iowa! (DAY 1)
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Dumb Cop Illegally Detained Me In Knoxville, Iowa
@FlexYourFreedoms and I were doing an undercover investigation in Knoxville, Iowa. I was detained after someone made a false police report and said that I exposed myself. The description of the person didn't match me at all. They then tried to justify the detainment by saying there were reports of two guys yelling and trying to sell drugs. Even if that were true and it's not, they would need a better description than "two guys"
They ended up finding the guy they were looking for and said that in fact he didn't expose himself and he was released.
Please do not call and voice your displeasure with this officer.
Patrol Officer Joe Weppler
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published: 07 Oct 2023
Knoxville police investigate shooting
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Customer Profiles: Weiler - Knoxville, Iowa
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World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars | Knoxville Raceway | August 12, 2023 | HIGHLIGHTS
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series Feature Event | HIGHLIGHTS | The 62nd Knoxville Nationals from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa | August 12th, 2023. To view the full race, visit DIRTVision.com.
Knoxville is located in south-central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Fox tri...
Knoxville is located in south-central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Fox tribes. At that time, prairie grass covered the countryside at heights of 8 to 10 feet. In 1835, Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley through this area. In 1842, the Sac and Fox Indians signed a treaty to sell lands in central Iowa to the new settlers known as the New Purchase of 1842. By 1843, settlers began moving here. The first Marion County Courthouse was erected three years later. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway dirt track.
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Knoxville is located in south-central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Fox tribes. At that time, prairie grass covered the countryside at heights of 8 to 10 feet. In 1835, Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley through this area. In 1842, the Sac and Fox Indians signed a treaty to sell lands in central Iowa to the new settlers known as the New Purchase of 1842. By 1843, settlers began moving here. The first Marion County Courthouse was erected three years later. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway dirt track.
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The Knoxville Community School District says they are still planning to use the stadium for the upcoming fall season.
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Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway (zook clay) located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Races at t...
Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway (zook clay) located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Races at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" are held on Saturday nights from April through September each year. Some special events such as the Knoxville Nationals, 360 Knoxville Nationals and Late Model Knoxville Nationals are multi-day events. Weekly racing events at the track features multiple classes of sprint cars including 410 cubic inch, 360 cubic inch, and Pro Sprints (previously 305 cubic inch). Each August, the Raceway holds the paramount sprint car event in the United States, the Knoxville Nationals. The track is governed by the 24-member fair board elected by Marion County residents.
Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway (zook clay) located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Races at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" are held on Saturday nights from April through September each year. Some special events such as the Knoxville Nationals, 360 Knoxville Nationals and Late Model Knoxville Nationals are multi-day events. Weekly racing events at the track features multiple classes of sprint cars including 410 cubic inch, 360 cubic inch, and Pro Sprints (previously 305 cubic inch). Each August, the Raceway holds the paramount sprint car event in the United States, the Knoxville Nationals. The track is governed by the 24-member fair board elected by Marion County residents.
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In today's video we begin our Road Trip to Knoxville, Iowa for the 2023 Knoxville 410 Nationals!
Road Trip...
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In today's video we begin our Road Trip to Knoxville, Iowa for the 2023 Knoxville 410 Nationals!
Road Trip To Knoxville, Iowa! (DAY 1)
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In today's video we begin our Road Trip to Knoxville, Iowa for the 2023 Knoxville 410 Nationals!
Road Trip To Knoxville, Iowa! (DAY 1)
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@FlexYourFreedoms and I were doing an undercover investigation in Knoxville, Iowa. I was detained after someone made a false police report and said that I expos...
Marion County authorities were at the scene of a shooting investigation in Knoxville, Iowa. Subscribe to KCCI on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/QY3wuM
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Marion County authorities were at the scene of a shooting investigation in Knoxville, Iowa. Subscribe to KCCI on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/QY3wuM
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Marion County authorities were at the scene of a shooting investigation in Knoxville, Iowa. Subscribe to KCCI on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/QY3wuM
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Weiler is a cutting-edge manufacturer of equipment for the paving market with 390,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Projects included a catalytic infrared...
Weiler is a cutting-edge manufacturer of equipment for the paving market with 390,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Projects included a catalytic infrared oven, insulation and air handlers. They will see an annual energy savings of 82,000 therms.
Weiler is a cutting-edge manufacturer of equipment for the paving market with 390,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Projects included a catalytic infrared oven, insulation and air handlers. They will see an annual energy savings of 82,000 therms.
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series Feature Event | HIGHLIGHTS | The 62nd Knoxville Nationals from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa | August 12th,...
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series Feature Event | HIGHLIGHTS | The 62nd Knoxville Nationals from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa | August 12th, 2023. To view the full race, visit DIRTVision.com.
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series Feature Event | HIGHLIGHTS | The 62nd Knoxville Nationals from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa | August 12th, 2023. To view the full race, visit DIRTVision.com.
Knoxville is located in south-central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Fox tribes. At that time, prairie grass covered the countryside at heights of 8 to 10 feet. In 1835, Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley through this area. In 1842, the Sac and Fox Indians signed a treaty to sell lands in central Iowa to the new settlers known as the New Purchase of 1842. By 1843, settlers began moving here. The first Marion County Courthouse was erected three years later. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway dirt track.
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Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway (zook clay) located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Races at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" are held on Saturday nights from April through September each year. Some special events such as the Knoxville Nationals, 360 Knoxville Nationals and Late Model Knoxville Nationals are multi-day events. Weekly racing events at the track features multiple classes of sprint cars including 410 cubic inch, 360 cubic inch, and Pro Sprints (previously 305 cubic inch). Each August, the Raceway holds the paramount sprint car event in the United States, the Knoxville Nationals. The track is governed by the 24-member fair board elected by Marion County residents.
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In today's video we begin our Road Trip to Knoxville, Iowa for the 2023 Knoxville 410 Nationals!
Road Trip To Knoxville, Iowa! (DAY 1)
Want a chance to have your logo on the car - www.tannerholmes.com/shop
2023 schedule - www.tannerholmes.com/schedule
Check Out Flo Racing - http://share.flosports.tv/SHN8
Make sure to check out Fast Four Media!
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World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series Feature Event | HIGHLIGHTS | The 62nd Knoxville Nationals from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa | August 12th, 2023. To view the full race, visit DIRTVision.com.
The site for the future county seat of Marion County was selected because it was within a mile of the geographic center of the county, reasonably level and near a good source of timber. The first town lots were sold in 1845, and the town was named after Knoxville, a small town in Iowa which was created in 1845 to be the county seat for Marion County.
In early 1853, the citizens of Marion County created a committee to attract railroad development to the county and to Knoxville, with members promising to buy shares in any railroad that reached town. The first contender was the Muscatine, Oskaloosa & Council Bluffs, proposing an east-west line that would pass through Knoxville. By 1875, when this line reached Knoxville, it was the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The second railroad to reach Knoxville was the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, which completed a line from Oskaloosa in 1876.