Let's Talk Pella

Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer Expands to Bondurant

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:12

Vermeer CEO and President Jason Andringa and Vice President of Operations at Vermeer Corporation Mindi Vanden Bosch discuss their expansion to Bondurant.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Free Youth Ice Skating Lessons in Pella

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 7:12

Bob Zylstra and Terry Kleven with the Pella Ice Sports Association discuss free lessons at Caldwell Park today and March 5th at 4:30 p.m. for youth ages 10 and younger.

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Let's Talk Pella – Sidewalk Prophets at the Pella Opera House

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 7:50

Sidewalk Prophets Lead Singer Dave Frey discusses their upcoming performance at the Pella Opera House on Saturday, March 7th.

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Let’s Talk Pella – U.S. Senate Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 7:28

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest in Washington D.C. Hear more from Grassley this weekend on In Touch with South Central Iowa.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time Steering Committee Update

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:17

Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chairs Wes Chaplin and Eric Recker preview the 91st annual Tulip Time celebration. Find details about the festival, including how to volunteer, at the Pella Historical website.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Cinemas History, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:20

KNIA/KRLS Intern Brody Ferrell caught up with Bruce Boertje and Scott Van Den Berg to discuss the History of Pella Cinemas, ahead of the movie theatre's re-opening on Friday.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Cinemas History, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:05

KNIA/KRLS Intern Brody Ferrell caught up with Bruce Boertje and Scott Van Den Berg to discuss the History of Pella Cinemas, ahead of the movie theatre's re-opening on Friday.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 7:45

Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra discusses the school registration process, their search for elementary school and middle school principals, and the upcoming pie auction on February 27th.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Bionic Dutch State Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:25

Pella High School Robotics Team Members Meav Swank, Chetan Vanam, Isaac Steenhoek, and Atharv Gurnani discuss the Bionic Dutch and their third consecutive trip to state. The FTC Iowa Robotics Championships will be held in Coralville on

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Let’s Talk Pella – All-State Speech Nominees at Pella High School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 5:39

Lyndon Norton, Olivia White, Elias Fisher, and Eric Buckingham discuss the two All-State Speech nominations earned by Pella High School from the Iowa High School Speech Association.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Registration Preview, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 5:42

Director of Early Childhood Learning Sarah Kuennen and Lincoln Elementary Principal Margaret Kirkwold discuss upcoming informational nights about the 2026-27 school year registration period that starts on March 2nd. Find more details at the Pella Schools website.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Registration Preview, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:32

Director of Early Childhood Learning Sarah Kuennen and Lincoln Elementary Principal Margaret Kirkwold discuss upcoming informational nights about the 2026-27 school year registration period that starts on March 2nd. Find more details at the Pella Schools website.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 6:29

Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the latest in the Pella Community School District.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Historical Museums Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 7:35

Pella Historical Museums Director Jessi Galligan discusses the wrap up to their Winterim programs this month and the re-opening of the Historical Village in the spring.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 7:51

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins previews their upcoming events at the Opera House.

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Let’s Talk Pella – New Recreation Director

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 7:05

New City of Pella Recreation Director Spencer Winzenried discusses his role in the community.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College President Legislative Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 16:27

Central College President Mark Putnam discusses a series of bills introduced in the Iowa Legislature.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Iowa Senate Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 9:06

State Senator Ken Rozenboom discusses his upcoming retirement and the latest in the Iowa Statehouse.

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Let’s Talk Pella – New Pella Schools Superintendent

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 13:10

The next superintendent of the Pella Community School District is Dr. Kyle Koeppen. He discusses his decision to accept the offer of the Pella School Board and his upcoming transition to the community this summer.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella School Board President

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 12:03

Pella School Board President Elisa Klahsen discusses the hiring of Dr. Kyle Koeppen as the next superintendent of the Pella Community School District.

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Let's Talk Pella – Gene Van Wyk Memorial

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 6:38

Russ Van Wyk and Sandra Fancher with the Gene Van Wyk Memorial, discuss the Bench Press Championships they held last month and 19th annual and final 5k Memorial Run/Walk in April.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Corporation Wellness Center Grand Opening

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 6:44

Total Rewards Communications Manager at Pella Corporation Meredith Gallivan discusses the grand opening of the Pella Corporation Wellness Center and its purpose for Pella Corporation team members.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Garden Square Chocolatier

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 7:24

histles Flower Market Owner Alie Muller-Heit has founded Garden Square Chocolatier, which recently has added small-batch truffles and bars to the store as its own separate brand from.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Book Bash and Pella Library Winter Activities

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 4:54

Youth Services Librarian Katie Dreyer discusses winter activities at the Pella Public Library.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Community Food Shelf's Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 9:49

Lilly Lehr and Melissa Zula discuss the Pella Community Food Shelf's Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser coming up on February 28th.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Homecoming King Paxton Bouma and Queen Kate Braafhart

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 7:17

Pella Christian High School seniors Paxton Bouma and Kate Braafhart discuss being crowned Homecoming Queen and King and their time on Eagle Lane.

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Let’s Talk Pella – PACE Alliance Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 6:56

Karen Eischen and Mary Mansfield with the PACE Alliance discuss the latest with the organization.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Winterim Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 8:02

Students Keegan Juffer, Maggie Vos, and Kenzie Kanis recap their experiences with the 14th annual Winterim at Pella Christian High School.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Legislative Session Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 12:24

Representative Barb Kniff McCulla discusses the latest with the Iowa Legislative Session.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Flag Essay Contest Winner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 4:40

Lily Heesch was 1st place among all who submitted essays for awards from both the Pella and Pella Christian School Districts in the American Legion Post 89 annual contest.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Public Works Director, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 7:09

Pella Public Works Director Wilf Nixon discusses the latest with the department in part two of a two-part program.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Public Works, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 6:28

Recently-hired Pella Public Works Director Wilf Nixon discusses his journey to Pella in part one of a two-part interview.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Dollars for Scholars Applications

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 5:25

Dan Van Kooten with Pella Dollars for Scholars discusses the application period that continues until February 28th. Find more details about the program here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – U.S. Senate Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 8:36

Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest in Washington D.C. Hear more from Grassley this weekend on In Touch with South Central Iowa.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Seniors Garrett Wielard and Julia Shmalcs Winterim Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 7:50

Every year, Pella Christian students participate in unique classes, career exploration opportunities, and trips for their annual Winterim Experience. Pella Christian seniors Garrett Wielard and Julia Shmalcs spent their Winterim working at KNIA/KRLS Radio last week. Garrett

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Show Choir Season Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 6:54

Members of the Pella High School Varsity Show Choir Acapella preview the 2026 season.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Legislative Session Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 7:50

State Senator Ken Rozenboom discusses the 2026 session. More of the interview will air this weekend on In Touch with South Central Iowa.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 8:11

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the end of a busy holiday season, what they are doing to prepare for multiple events in the near future, and their upcoming performances.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College Year in Review, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 7:50

Central College President Mark Putnam looks back at 2025 in part two of a two-part interview.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College Year in Review, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 9:07

Central College President Mark Putnam looks back at 2025.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Mayor DeWaard Year in Review, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 15:16

Pella Mayor Don DeWaard discusses the year 2025 and preview what’s ahead in part two of a two part interview.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Mayor DeWaard Year in Review, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 6:39

Pella Mayor Don DeWaard discusses the year 2025 and preview what’s ahead in part one of a two part interview.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Honoring Mark De Jong, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 20:17

Outgoing City Councilmember Mark DeJong discusses the end of his 48 years of service to the community.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Honoring Mark De Jong, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 10:40

On today’s program, hear a special feature about Mark De Jong’s final meeting with the Pella City Council after 48 years of service to the community.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Best Buddies Club at Pella High School

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 6:13

Best Buddies Club President Emerson Wogen discusses the group that creates friendships and other opportunities for students with developmental disabilities.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 7:45

Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra provides updates on the latest at Pella Christian Schools.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Skating at Caldwell Park (Special Christmas Eve Edition)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:09

On a special Christmas Eve edition of Let’s Talk Pella, Bob Zylstra with the Spirit of Pella and Pella Parks Director Chandler Nunnikhoven discuss ice skating at Caldwell Park and what the new chiller system is doing

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Let’s Talk Pella – Knights of Columbus Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 10:40

Aaron Bohn, Joe Lickteig, and Pat Bortscheller recap the Pella Knights of Columbus' 2025 Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

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Let's Talk Pella – Director of Home Health and Hospice at Pella Regional Health Center Erica Knell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 8:41

Director of Home Health and Hospice at Pella Regional Health Center Erica Knell discusses the services provided by Hospice of Pella, Hospice/Palliative Care Month which is recognized in November, and volunteer opportunities at Hospice of Pella.

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Let's Talk Pella – 100+ Men Red Rock and Make-A-Wish

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 8:48

Vice-Chair of the Make-A-Wish Iowa Board Dan Huitink and Derek De Haan with 100+ Men Red Rock discuss the 100+ Men Red Rock's check donation to Make-A-Wish Iowa on Thursday.

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Let's Talk Pella – Winterim at Pella Christian High School

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 8:52

Pella Christian High School is kicking off the spring semester with a returning program. Audra Faber, Trixanna Wang, and Joni Vander Pol preview the 14th annual Winterim.

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