Sports
Pella Christian Hosting Final Gene Van Wyk Memorial Run Next Month
The 19th annual race will be the last, transitioning to a bench press competition to honor the longtime guidance counselor's legacy.
Pella and Pella Christian FFA Members Shine at Sub-District Competition
Pella students qualify for state, while Pella Christian receives silver rating for conduct of the meeting team
Pella Falls in Boys Basketball Quarterfinals
Fourth-ranked Dutch drop opening round matchup to number six Carroll
Lifestyle
Pella School Board Approves Staff Salary Changes for FY2027
Majority of raises range from 2.5 to 3 percent, with some exceptions for top-of-scale staff.
Central College's Hoo-Rah Day Festivities Underway with 1853 Challenge
The 53-day challenge encourages service and wellness activities to celebrate the college's history.
Iowa House Passes Bill to Improve Social Studies Curriculum
Rep. Brooke Boden's legislation aims to strengthen history and civics education in the state.
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
Members of New York Philharmonic to Perform at Central College
Free public concert features virtuosic piano quartet from renowned orchestra
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.
Business
Pella Students Qualify for BPA National Conference
Three Pella students will represent their school at the Business Professionals of America national event.
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
