Pella Dutch Preparing for Rematch with Clark, Keokuk for State Tournament Bid
Pella boys basketball team aims to return to the state tournament on Monday.
Lake Red Rocks Remains Prime Spot for Winter Bald Eagle Watching
Pella Christian Grade School Principal Accepts Role at Chicago Christian Schools
Sports
Pella Christian Boys Basketball Defeats Albia in District Tournament
Pella Christian wins big in second round of Class 2A District tournament

PCM Football Players Sign Letters of Intent
Three Pella Community High School athletes commit to play at Grand View University
Central College Softball Coach Reflects on Strong Start
George Wares discusses the team's 2-0 beginning and outlook for 2026 season
Lifestyle
Simpson College Unveils New Gymnastics Facility
The $3.1 million Fiterman Training Center opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.

Celebration of Life Planned for Teresa Arlene Cihak Gerkey
The 69-year-old Chariton resident will be honored at a future event.
Pella Offers Free Youth Ice Skating Lessons
Pella Ice Sports Association hosts free skating lessons for kids 10 and under
Entertainment
Not Quite Brothers Returning to Pella Opera House
Popular 80s cover band set to take the stage tomorrow after last performing at the historic venue in 2024.

Pella Opera House to Host Sidewalk Prophets in March
The contemporary Christian band will perform an intimate acoustic show at the 300-seat theater.
Not Quite Brothers Returning to Pella Opera House
Popular 80s cover band set to take the stage on February 21st.
Politics
Pella City Council to Consider Public Hearings, Resolutions
Wide range of agenda items up for discussion at tonight's meeting

Chase Spencer Runs for Iowa House District 37
Candidate discusses his platform and vision for the district
Iowa Senate Candidate John Thorup Discusses Campaign
Thorup running for Iowa Senate District 11 seat
Crime
Monroe Man Receives Probation for 118 MPH Highway Chase
Izaiah Jakob Ulrey pled guilty to eluding police after a high-speed pursuit on Highway 163.

Bussey Man Receives Majority of Original Sentence for Sex Abuse Plea
Rory Alan Colyn's appeal to reduce his 10-year prison sentence was partially denied by the Iowa Court of Appeals.
Albia Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Meds from Pella Nursing Home
Jessica Lynn Emerson faces probation and fines for swapping out residents' prescriptions.