Andrew Bartels, Pleasantville High Class of 2020, was sworn in as the Pella PoliceDepartment’s newest officer Tuesday night by Mayor Don DeWaard.Bartels holds an AA Degree...

The Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) will mark its 50th anniversary this fallby hosting the second annual JV State Dance Championship...

Each year, school boards set their legislative priorities for the Iowa Association ofSchool Boards. Pleasantville’s have not changed much, as State...

Pleasantville football has only one loss this season. Quarterback Braylon Bingham isthird in Class 1A in passing yards per completion with 15.9....

The season is winding down for Marion County’s high school volleyball teams. Throughgames played through Oct. 1, local teams had several statewide...

Pleasantville volleyball went 2-2 at their home tournament on Saturday.“We beat Colfax-Mingo in 2, 21-12, 21-17. Lost to SEW in 2, 14-21, 18-21....

Pleasantville football has only one loss this season. Quarterback Braylon Bingham isthird in Class 1A in passing yards per completion with 15.9....

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(Part two of our conversation with Pleasantville Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Aylsworth)Each year, school boards set their legislative...

The 2025-26 school year had a rough start for Pleasantville. Two weeks before classesbegan, a beloved classmate was lost in a car accident. A few...

Pleasantville Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Aylsworth confirmed there is anelementary school staff member on leave because of comments the...

Pleasantville Parks and Rec will welcome comedian Chris Schlichting at the MemorialHall Saturday night, Oct. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. for this BYOB...

Pleasantville cross country ran at an event in Ogden last night. The girls had tworunners ranked, as Amelia Latch finished in 12th place at...

Andrew Bartel, a Pleasantville native who grew up around Pella, is scheduled to starthis job with the Pella Police Department on Oct. 6. He will be...

The Pleasantville Trojans went up against the West Marshall Trojans last Friday andcame away with a win after falling to Interstate-35 the previous...