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.
Lifestyle
Pella School Board Holding Tax Notice Hearing
Regular meeting to follow public hearing on Tuesday
Iowa Representative Focuses on Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Classrooms
Brooke Boden introduces legislation to improve communication for teachers working with students who have IEPs or 504 plans
WorkSmart Apprentice Hosts Special Italian Dinner
Cadyn Rollings to showcase culinary skills in culminating apprenticeship project
Politics
Pella City Council Approves $4.09M Contract for University Street Extension
The council also approved several other resolutions and ordinances related to development projects in the city.
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.
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
Crime
Pella Police Department to Celebrate Staff, Retiring Reserves
The department will honor current employees and two long-serving reserve officers this spring.
Pella Police Urge Caution for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Extra enforcement to target impaired driving during holiday and spring break
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.
