Let's Talk Pella

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Rec Center Groundbreaking, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:43

Pella Mayor Don DeWaard discusses Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the new indoor recreation facility at the Pella Sports Park.

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Let's Talk Pella – Leighton Independence Day Celebration Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:23

Derek Van Kooten with the Leighton Independence Day Celebration previews the annual event which will be held on Saturday from 5-10 pm.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Student Attending Theatre Training in New York City

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:52

Soon-to-be Pella High School student Goldie Feldman discusses her upcoming attendance at The Institute for American Musical Theatre’s Summer Intensive program

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Let’s Talk Pella – Milly Moo’s Love for the Library

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 6:26

Kristi and Everly Zellmer preview this Saturday’s fundraiser in honor of the late Milly Zellmer.

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Let's Talk Pella – Estella's Wish to End AHC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 9:52

Stephen Henderson of Pella continues to discuss the challenges his young daughter Estella faces with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and his family’s continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurological disorder that affects approximately

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Let's Talk Pella – Estella's Wish to End AHC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 9:52

Stephen Henderson of Pella discusses the challenges his young daughter Estella faces with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and his family’s continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurological disorder that affects approximately one in

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Let's Talk Pella – Estella's Wish to End AHC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 8:09

Stephen Henderson of Pella discusses the challenges his young daughter Estella faces with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and his family’s continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurological disorder that affects approximately one in

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Clay Target Team's Annual Fun Shoot & BBQ Fundraiser

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 6:02

Cassia Boender discusses the Pella Christian Clay Target Team's annual Fun Shoot & BBQ Fundraiser, which will be held at the Marion County Sportsman Club in Knoxville on Saturday, June 28th.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 6:10

Pella Christian Head of Schools Dan Zylstra recaps the 2024-2025 school year and provides updates on the latest at Pella Christian Schools.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Historical Museums Summer Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 7:08

Pella Historical Museums Executive Director Jessi Galligan discusses the latest with the organization during the summer months.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Middle School’s Brittany Buck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 7:49

Pella Middle School Special Education Teacher and Wrestling Coach Brittany Buck discusses her recognition by USA Today for her efforts in helping others during the November 2024 incident in the building.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Summertime Safety in Pella

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:46

Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses summertime safety reminders in Pella.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Community Food Shelf and the Healthy Kids Iowa Program

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 8:37

Pella Community Food Shelf Executive Director Melissa Zula discusses their collaboration with the State of Iowa and the Food Bank of Iowa for the new Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program taking place this summer.

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Let's Talk Pella – Christian Opportunity Center Golf Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:05

Chrissy Edsall with the Christian Opportunity Center discusses the organization's 23rd annual Golf Classic that was held at Bos Landen on Friday.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:11

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses their down time in between their seasons of shows at the Opera House, as well as their upcoming Garden Party Gala coming up on Friday, June 20th.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Alter Metal Recycling Donation to Pella Booster Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:37

Jason Woods with Alter Metal Recycling, Preston Rhamy with the Pella Athletic Boosters, and Activities Director Matt Fouch discuss a recent donation by Alter to support activities at Pella High School.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Miss Capital City’s Teen 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 5:49

Miss Capital City’s Teen 2025 Marlaina Lightkeeper discusses her participation in the Miss Iowa’s Teen competition this summer.

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Let's Talk Pella – 100+ Men Red Rock and Pella Historical

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 7:30

Tony Briggs with 100+ Men Red Rock, Jessi Galligan with Pella Historical Museums, and Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chair Wes Chaplin discuss 100+ Men Red Rock's $3,025 check donation to Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time last

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Let's Talk Pella – 100+ Men Red Rock and Together For Good

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 8:42

Jerry Van Wyk with 100+ Men Red Rock and Ashley Baker and Colin Van Kooten with Together For Good discuss 100+ Men Red Rock's $10,000 check donation to Together For Good last Thursday.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Summer Programs in the City of Pella

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 10:11

Katie Dreyer and Mary Robertson with the City of Pella discuss library and art center activities this summer.

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Let’s Talk Pella – The Clog Fathers

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:40

Treyton Turnbull and Ryan Sales with “The Clog Fathers” discuss their participation in Saturday’s Red Bull Soapbox Race in Des Moines. Learn more and vote for the team here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Thursdays in Pella Preview

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:22

Mary Mansfield with the PACE Alliance previews the 2025 schedule of events for Thursdays in Pella in Central Park.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella High School Foreign Exchange Students

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:49

This past academic year, three students have been attending Pella High School from overseas, including Xabier Lozano Isusi of Spain, Roxana Maria Vasile of Romania, and Aurora Petrone of Italy.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian High School Theater Award Winners

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 7:29

Pella Christian senior Evan Tschetter and sophomore Bella De Haan discuss winning awards with the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center.

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Let's Talk Pella – VFW Post 5242 and American Legion Post 89's Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:20

Executive Director of the Marion County Commission of Veteran Affairs, American Legion Post 89 member, and retired Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Air Force Rob Bandstra discusses VFW Post 5242 and American Legion Post 89's annual

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Christian Graduation

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 6:21

Pella Christian seniors Grant Kelderman and Cassidy Bos and teacher Marlo Van Peursem, who will be the student and adult speakers at graduation, discuss the ceremony that will be held on Saturday.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella High School Theater Award Winners

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025

Joelle Helle, Aurelia Zylstra, and Alexander DeMuth discuss winning awards with the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Stop the Scammers Event

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 7:30

Matt Mortvedt, Bureau Chief with the Insurance Fraud Bureau of the Iowa Insurance Division discusses a Stop the Scammers event coming to Pella next week on the morning of May 28th at Central College. Read more here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Girl Scouts Troop 1509 Ranks as Top Seller

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 6:21

Members of Girl Scouts Troop 1509 and co-leader Carrie Atkinson discuss the success of the group and their 2025 cookie sale season.

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Let's Talk Pella – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Tracy Spry

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 8:20

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Tracy Spry discusses boating and camping safety tips for Memorial Day weekend.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Sounds from Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 22:27

The Pella Police Department, in collaboration with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Knoxville Police Department, and Pleasantville Police Department, hosted a Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony. Speakers included Pella Police Chief Shane McSheehy, Sheriff Jason Sandholdt, Pella

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:36

Pella Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the latest in the district.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella High School Graduation Preview

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:05

Pella High School Student Body President Rylie Van Vark and Vice President Ella Hartwick discuss next week’s commencement ceremony.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Special Events Coordinator Amy Van Haaften

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:53

New Special Events Coordinator at the Pella Opera House Amy Van Haaften discusses her recent hiring and her excitement to be working at the Opera House.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella FFA Grocery Grab

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:38

Pella FFA Members Madison Loonan, Lyndon Norton, Alexis Nunnikoven, and Raegan Decious discuss last week’s Grocery Grab at the Pella Fareway to benefit the Pella Food Shelf and the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Preservation Trust Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:02

New Pella Preservation Trust Director Gerae Kelly and Board Member Bruce Boertje discuss the new leadership at the non-profit dedicated to preserving historic homes and buildings in the community.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College President, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 9:01

Central College President Mark Putnam discusses a new campaign and the latest with the campus. Find part one here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Central College President, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:57

Central College President Mark Putnam discusses a new campaign and the latest with the campus. Hear more on Thursday.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 8:26

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins and Jessica Klyn de Novelo with Pella Corporation discuss the return of the Opera House Outdoors event taking place on Franklin Street on Friday, May 16th.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Dutch Ambassador at Tulip Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 8:17

Birgitta Tazelaar is the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States of America. She discusses her visit to Tulip Time in Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time Service Award Winner

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:04

Jacki Craver with Custom Costumes discusses the group behind the costumes of the Tulip Queen and Royal Court, as well as her late friend, Phyllis Zylstra, who is also being recognized with the Tulip Time Service Award.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Corporation Celebrating 100 Years at 90th Tulip Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 7:49

Karmen Gardner with Pella Corporation discusses the company’s celebration of a century in business and the 90th annual Tulip Time, which includes a new trolley, parade float, and the renovated Pella Corporation Museum.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Queen and Royal Court Preview Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 7:28

Queen Addison Bandstra and Attendants Claire Westerkamp, Maggie Heinen, Ella Van Waardhuizen, and Lyndi Schulte preview the 90th annual Tulip Time celebration.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 7:37

Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses safety during the 90th annual Tulip Time.

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Let's Talk Pella – The Reluctant Pioneer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:44

Local actress Anne McCollough Kelly discusses her newest role as Pella's founding mother Maria Scholte in “The Reluctant Pioneer” at the Pella Opera House during Tulip Time.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Middle School Donations to Charity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 6:33

Pella Middle School Students Lizzy DeBruin, Annie Winward, Camille VandeLune, Olivia Keller, Elynn Westra, and Alex TeGrootenhuis discuss charitable donations made to organizations this week following a concession stand fundraiser this past winter.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Apprenticeship Signing Day at Career Academy of Pella

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 6:28

Area students Ash Arthur, Emree Westra, and August Huddleston discuss signing to apprenticeships through the Worksmart Connector and Career Academy of Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Carnaby Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 6:48

Pella High School Music Students Aidan Smith and Rachael Stratton discuss the 2025 Iowa Jazz Championships and preview the upcoming Carnaby Club and Tulip Time performances for the music departments.

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