Knoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) and Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) proudly recognize and extend the deepest gratitude to Marion County Bank for their generous contribution of $250,000 to the Bridging the Gap Campaign.
Gifts to the Bridging the Gap Campaign will help fund the South Central Iowa Radiation Center and support the partnership between KHC and PRHC to bring radiation therapy closer to home for patients across the region. This gift represents more than financial support – it reflects belief in our mission, confidence in our collaboration, and compassion for the patients and families we serve.
“This contribution from Marion County Bank is especially meaningful as it comes from a trusted partner with strong ties to both Knoxville and Pella. It underscores the power of collaboration – not only between our two hospitals, but across the communities we serve – and brings us one step closer to making essential cancer care more accessible to patients throughout south central Iowa,” said Kevin Kincaid, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics CEO.
The state-of-the-art radiation oncology center is expected to be completed in early 2027 and will significantly improve access to cancer care for residents of Marion County and surrounding communities, reducing the need for travel to distant treatment centers.
The 7,800-square-foot facility will house advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including:
- A linear accelerator to deliver highly precise radiation treatments.
- A PET/CT scanner which plays a critical role in diagnosing cancer and determining the most effective course of treatment.
“This project reflects what’s possible when organizations that share the same values come together to serve people first,” said Klint Korver, CEO of Marion County Bank. “Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics are showing extraordinary leadership by expanding access to care closer to home, where patients and families can spend less time traveling and more time together. We’re proud to support an effort that strengthens our communities and gives families the gift of time when it matters most.”
Bob Kroese, Pella Regional Health Center’s CEO, shared his appreciation for Marion County Bank’s support.
“We are deeply grateful to Marion County Bank for their generous support of our Radiation Center Capital Campaign. As a trusted partner serving communities across Marion County, their commitment reflects a true dedication to the well-being of their neighbors. Because of their compassion, more people will be able to receive advanced, high-quality care close to home, surrounded by the support of the community they know and love. We are honored to partner with an organization so deeply rooted in caring for all of Marion County,” said Bob Kroese, Pella Regional Health Center CEO.
The South Central Iowa Radiation Center is projected to cost $14.3 million, with the majority of funding to be raised through the Bridging the Gap Campaign, led by the hospital foundations of PRHC and KHC.
Photo caption: Marion County Bank recently contributed $250,000 to the Bridging the Gap Campaign to help fund the South Central Iowa Radiation Center. Representatives from Marion County Bank are pictured alongside representatives from Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Row 1: Lisa Walters, Executive Vice President, Marion County Bank; Kevin Kincaid, CEO, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; and Klint Korver, CEO, Marion County Bank. Row 2: Jan Myers, Chief Nursing Officer, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Jody Van Veen, Chief Nursing Officer, Pella Regional Health Center; and Kevin Bolt, President, Marion County Bank. Row 3: Katrina Nelson, Director of Public Relations and Foundation, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Sean Dhabalt, Chief Financial Officer, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Rachel Dralle-Eick, Director of Imaging Services, Pella Regional Health Center; and Jenny Hesseltine, Foundation Coordinator, Pella Regional Health Center.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit community hospital serving Marion County and the surrounding area. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, KHC’s highly skilled medical staff and specialists provide personal, compassionate, and innovative quality health care to patients. For more information regarding this release and other happenings at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, call the Public Relations Department at (641) 842-1418.
Pella Regional Health Center is a not-for-profit provider of healthcare that is accredited by The Joint Commission. It is recognized by Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, it is also recognized by Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® for Knee and Hip designations. The health center was also awarded the Clean Facility Certificate from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) for its commitment to infection prevention strategies and preparedness for biological events. Pella Regional Health Center’s mission is to provide healthcare and healing services with Christian compassion. Information on Pella Regional Health Center and its clinics is available by calling Public Relations at 641-621-2362 or visiting the website, PellaHealth.org.
