Let's Talk Pella

Let’s Talk Pella – Back to School, Part One; Jefferson Intermediate School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 9:00

Jefferson Intermediate School Principal Blaine Forsythe discusses his journey from student to teacher to coach and administrator in the Pella Community School District.

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Let's Talk Pella – Pella in Pink Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:45

Jenny Hesseltine with the Pella Regional Health Center Foundation previews the annual Pella in Pink event. Registration is available here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – The Courtyards at Prairie Ridge

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 6:09

BJ Stokesbary with ATI Group, Jill Veenstra with Home Realty, and Chris Pickard with Sage Homes discuss the The Courtyards at Prairie Ridge and Timberview housing developments in the City of Pella.

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Let's Talk Pella – Inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 5:29

Russ and Meredith Van Wyk discuss the inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships coming up in December.

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Let's Talk Pella – Inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 6:59

Russ Van Wyk discusses the inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships coming up in December.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Marching Dutch Season Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 6:33

Pella Marching Dutch Drum Majors Josie Boll, Ben O’Halloran, Sibley Rhoten, and Leah Boulavong preview the 2025 season.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Farmer’s Market Update, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 6:37

Duane Wineland with Coal Miners Flavored Cinnamon Rolls discusses his stand at the Pella Farmer’s Market.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Farmer’s Market Update, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 8:46

Vendors from the Pella Farmer;s Market discuss the 2025 season, which runs weekly on Thursday afternoons through mid-October. Today, Market Board President Bob Zylstra catches up with Erin and Michael Schreiner of River Side Farms and Bekah

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Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part Three

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 9:29

Vermeer hosted CEO of Interlune Rob Meyerson and Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, also with Interlune, for a conversation led by Vermeer President and CEO Jason Andringa.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 8:05

This week, Vermeer hosted CEO of Interlune Rob Meyerson and Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, also with Interlune, for a conversation led by Vermeer President and CEO Jason Andringa. This is part two of a multi-part conversation

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Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 8:42

This week, Vermeer hosted CEO of Interlune Rob Meyerson and Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, also with Interlune, for a conversation led by Vermeer President and CEO Jason Andringa. This is part one of a multi-part conversation

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Let's Talk Pella – PACE Alliance Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 6:16

Mary Mansfield with the Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance discusses the final Thursdays in Pella coming up this week, as well as their annual golf outing on August 15th.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:45

Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the second of two Pella School Board meetings this summer.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:13

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the release of the Opera House schedule of events for the 2025-2026 season.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:02

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the release of the Opera House schedule of events for the 2025-2026 season.

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Let’s Talk Pella – WorkSMART Connector Summer Program

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 7:41

Fifty high school students have been supplementing their learning this summer in a wide range of topics set to get them ready for adulthood. Teri Vos with the WorkSMART Connector says their organization was a partner for

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Let’s Talk Pella – Bionic Dutch Robotics Students, Coaches Discuss National Competition Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 9:35

Pella High School Robotics team members Peyton Phillips and Kayle Huffaker and Coaches Trevor Hundt and Brent Ewell

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Let’s Talk Pella – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:32

The Union Street Players preview this week’s showings of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Pella Community Center. Find ticket purchasing information here.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:36

Pella Historical Museums Executive Director Jessi Galligan looks back at the 90th annual Tulip Time.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Visit Pella Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:04

Executive Director of Visit Pella Ann Frost discusses tourism in Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Crossroads of Pella Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 5:37

Chris Allen and Jim Hibma with Crossroads of Pella discusses the latest with the non-profit organization.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Student at Carnegie Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:20

Soon-to-be Pella High School Student Kyler Lyons discusses his experience at Carnegie Hall earlier this summer.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella FFA Student Caitlyn Cronin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 6:06

Pella High School student Caitlyn Cronin was selected on the Iowa National High School rodeo team and is in Rock Springs, Wyoming for the 77th annual National High School Finals Rodeo. A live broadcast of the event

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Police Chief Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 6:55

Pella Police Chief Shane McSheehy discusses his five years in the Tulip City.

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Let’s Talk Pella – State Climatologist Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 7:12

State Climatologist Justin Glisan looks ahead to the rest of the summer in Iowa.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 7:14

Pella Community Food Shelf Executive Director Melissa Zula discusses the new Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program taking place this summer, how the program has been going so far, and the help they need in spreading the word

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Let's Talk Pella – Sullivan and Shane Vande Voort

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 9:30

Pella Christian High School student Sullivan Vande Voort recently completed 13 solo flights on his 16th birthday, and he and his father Shane discuss those flights, the events of the day, and the preparation leading into the

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Let’s Talk Pella – American Legion Boys State Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 6:25

Soon-to-be Pella High School Senior Trace Hopkins discusses his experience at the American Legion of Iowa Boys State camp.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Marching Dutch Graduate Participates in Unique Music Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 9:25

Pella High School Graduate Eliza Van Zee discusses her experience with the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 6:30

Pella Schools Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the first of two summer Pella School Board meetings.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 5:57

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

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Let’s Talk Pella – 4th of July Activities Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 6:34

Paul Kingma with the Pella 4th of July Committee previews this Friday’s activities.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 7:05

Chair of the Pella Corporation Board of Directors Adam Farver and Chair Emeritus of Vermeer Mary Andringa discuss the impact of the a new indoor recreation facility on the City of Pella.

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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 – Back to School, Part One; Jefferson Intermediate School

Let's Talk Pella – Pella in Pink Preview

Let’s Talk Pella – The Courtyards at Prairie Ridge

Let's Talk Pella – Inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships

Let's Talk Pella – Inaugural Gene Van Wyk Bench Press Championships

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Marching Dutch Season Preview

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Farmer’s Market Update, Part Two

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Farmer’s Market Update, Part One

Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part Three

Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part Two

Let’s Talk Pella – Vermeer and Interlune, Part One

Let's Talk Pella – PACE Alliance Update

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest

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

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

Let’s Talk Pella – WorkSMART Connector Summer Program

Let’s Talk Pella – Bionic Dutch Robotics Students, Coaches Discuss National Competition Experience

Let’s Talk Pella – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Let’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time Recap

Let’s Talk Pella – Visit Pella Latest

Let’s Talk Pella – Crossroads of Pella Latest

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Student at Carnegie Hall

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella FFA Student Caitlyn Cronin

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Police Chief Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

Let’s Talk Pella – State Climatologist Latest

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

Let's Talk Pella – Sullivan and Shane Vande Voort

Let’s Talk Pella – American Legion Boys State Governor

Let’s Talk Pella – Marching Dutch Graduate Participates in Unique Music Experience

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest, Part Two

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest, Part One

Let’s Talk Pella – 4th of July Activities Preview

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

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

Let's Talk Pella – Leighton Independence Day Celebration Preview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Historical Museums Summer Update

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

Let’s Talk Pella – Summertime Safety in Pella

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

Let's Talk Pella – Christian Opportunity Center Golf Classic

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

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

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