Knoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) and Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) proudly recognize and extend the deepest gratitude to the Knoxville Raceway for their generous contribution of $50,000 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.
“I’ve seen firsthand the challenges cancer patients face when they have to travel for care. As fair board members, we’ve driven friends back and forth to Iowa City or Des Moines for radiation treatments, and it takes a toll—both physically and emotionally. That experience is why this project means so much to us and why it’s so important for us to be part of it,” said Jason Reed, General Manager, Knoxville Raceway.
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.
Kevin Kincaid, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics CEO, shared his appreciation for Knoxville Raceway’s support.
“The support we’ve received through the Bridging the Gap campaign from our local business community speaks volumes about the strength and compassion of our community and the importance of this project. The investment from the Knoxville Raceway and Marion County Fair Board is a true testament to that. They recognize the value of providing high-quality, compassionate cancer care close to home—and what that means for patients and their families. I greatly appreciate their support.”
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.
“We are profoundly grateful to Knoxville Raceway for their generous support of the Radiation Center Capital Campaign,” said Bob Kroese, Pella Regional Health Center CEO. “Their kindness reaches far beyond a financial gift—it brings hope, comfort, and healing to patients and the families and caregivers who walk alongside them. Because of their compassion, we will be able to provide advanced care close to home, wrapped in the dignity, support, and human connection every person deserves during some of life’s most difficult moments. This is what community truly looks like, and we are deeply thankful to stand together in caring for one another.”
Photo caption: Knoxville Raceway recently contributed $50,000 to the Bridging the Gap Campaign to help fund the South Central Iowa Radiation Center. Representatives from Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Board are pictured alongside representatives from Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, left to right: Judd Nelson, Marion County Fair Board; Jenny Hesseltine, Foundation Coordinator, Pella Regional Health Center; David Hays, Ticket Manager, Knoxville Raceway; Jody Van Veen, Chief Nursing Officer, Pella Regional Health Center; David Herrmann, IT Manager, Knoxville Raceway; Brian Bailey, Treasurer, Marion County Fair Board; Josh Link, Marion County Fair Board; Dustin DeMoss, President, Marion County Fair Board; Ron Rees, Marion County Fair Board; Alan Mulder, Maintenance, Knoxville Raceway; Jason Reed, General Manager, Knoxville Raceway; Mike Jones, Marion County Fair Board; Terry Harvey, Marion County Fair Board; Jim Baker, Secretary, Marion County Fair Board; Jan Myers, Chief Nursing Officer, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Sean Dhabalt, Chief Financial Officer, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Katrina Nelson, Director of Public Relations and Foundation, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; and Kevin Kincaid, Chief Executive Officer, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics.
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.
