Politics
Pella City Council Approves Bid for Airport Apron Expansion
The $445,930 contract with TK Concrete is about $170,000 below the engineer's estimate.
Pella City Council to Consider Bids for Municipal Airport Apron Expansion
The council has received six bids for the paving project estimated to cost $615,452.
Pella City Council to Consider Public Hearings, Resolutions
Wide range of agenda items up for discussion at tonight's meeting
Sports
Storm Land Five on All-Conference List
Simpson women's basketball players recognized by the American Rivers Conference
Area High School Players Selected for 2026 Shrine Bowl
Local football stars Koltt Ahn, Brecken Ritzert, and Palmer Hemming to represent their communities in annual all-star game
Pella and Carroll Seniors Clash in State Quarterfinals
Experience takes center stage as two senior-heavy teams meet in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.
Entertainment
Tulip Time Feesthouden Evening Entertainment Lineup Announced
Three musical acts to perform on the Tulip Toren stage during the 91st annual festival in Pella, Iowa.
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.
Lifestyle
Pella Cinemas Reopens After Renovations
Central College executive highlights community support for local theater project.
Former Iowa Governor Visits Pella High School to Discuss World Food Prize
Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, met with students and local leaders about youth leadership in global food security.
Pella Christian Grade School Principal Accepts Role at Chicago Christian Schools
Ben Dirksen to leave Iowa school after 5 years to take on same position in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Business
Pella Alliance Honors Community Impact Award Winners
Annual awards recognize businesses and individuals for contributions to local quality of life
Vermeer Expanding Manufacturing Footprint in Des Moines Metro
New 300,000 sq ft facility in Bondurant to create over 300 jobs
Rayser Holdings Acquires Pella's Skunk River Block & Pallet
Cedar Rapids-based company expands portfolio with purchase of custom wood pallet manufacturer
