Politics
Pella City Council to Consider Bids for University Street Extension
Eight bids submitted, with all but one coming in below the engineer's $5.2 million estimate
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.
Sports
Pella Track Teams Send Limited Squads to Central Races
Athletes wrap up indoor preseason before moving outdoors
Pella Christian Boys Track and Field Aims for Balance This Season
Coach Keith Anderson looks to send more athletes to State Meet in 2026.
PCM Boys Sprint Medley Team Off to Strong Start in 2026
The Mustang boys track and field team won the 1600 sprint medley at the IATC Indoor Championships.
Lifestyle
Several Area Students Earn All-State Individual Speech Nominations
High school speech students from KNIA/KRLS area schools recognized by Iowa High School Speech Association
Pella Resident Gene De Heer Dies at 87
Funeral services scheduled for longtime community member
Pella Parks Dept. Preps for Spring Tulip Bloom
New recreation director shares updates on flower bed status map and Tulip Time festival plans.
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
