Lifestyle
Pella School Board to Discuss Teacher Salary Settlement for 2026-27
The board will review a 2.51% salary increase for teachers and consider other staff raises.
Dutch Costume Market Returns to Pella
Annual event helps locals prepare for Tulip Time festival
Pella Public Library Hosting 'Learn to Play' Nights for Wingspan
The library's game nights feature instruction and group play of the popular board game.
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
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.
Sports
PCM Boys Track and Field Competes at UNI Dickinson Relays
Top finishers include Coby DeRaad, Kash Fischer, and the 4x400 relay team.
Central Splits Softball Doubleheader
Dutch win opener 6-4 before falling 4-2 in game two
Pella Boys Basketball Team Faces Carroll in State Tournament Opener
The #4 Dutch take on the #6 Tigers in the first round of the 3A state tournament on Monday.
Business
World Food Prize Foundation CEO Visits Pella, Iowa
Tom Vilsack, former Iowa governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, tours local schools and economic alliance.
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
