Let's Talk Pella

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Pella Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the latest in the district.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Bob Zylstra and Cheyenne Mathias preview the 2025 Pella Farmers Market.

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins previews the upcoming entertainment for Tulip Time at the Opera House.

Owner of Thistles Alie Muller-Heit discusses a partnership with Nunnikhoven Farm to bolster Tulip Time festivities.

Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chairs David Neumann and Cristy Roozeboom continue their preview of the 90th Tulip Time.

Pella Mayor Don DeWaard reacts to the unanimous vote by the Pella City Council to approve a $35 million indoor recreation center.

Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chairs David Neumann and Cristy Roozeboom preview the 90th annual Tulip Time.

Pella Police Department Sgt. Justin Bailey and Administrative Services Manager Marcia Slycord discuss National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Union Street Players President Tom Vander Well discusses the latest with the organization.

School Resource Officer Mitch Monarchino, Detective Sergeant Justin Bailey, and Lieutenant Bret Haupert received the Chief of Police Commendation for their actions, investigation, and leadership during the response and investigation of the Pella Middle School assault incident

Officer Mya Irlmeier was awarded the Chief of Police Commendation for her investigation and initial response during a drug diversion investigation.

Pella Community Ambulance Assistant Chief Mandy Ritchie discusses her recent selection as one of Marion County’s Top Ten Under 40.

City of Pella Parks Director Chandler Nunnikhoven discusses his recent recognition as one of Marion County’s Top Ten Under 40.

New Pella Public Library Director Tina Hertel discusses her first few months on the job.

Central College Senior Lecturer of History Mark Barloon and Central College History Club Co-President Eric Malcolm discuss the History Club's annual Range Day event coming up on April 22nd.

Youth Services Librarian Katie Dreyer and Rebecca Ausman with the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children discusses the Week of the Young Child, which kicks off Saturday at the Pella Public Library. Learn more here.

Tony Briggs with 100+ Men Red Rock and Amber Beyer with the Awakening Grace Foundation discuss 100+ Men Red Rock's $10,000 check donation to the Awakening Grace Foundation on Friday.

Pella Police Department Administrative Services Director Marcia Slycord discusses the outdoor warning system in Pella.

Pella Christian Individual All-State Speech Students Cassidy Bos, Daiva Van Maanen, and Bella De Haan discuss their recognition from the Iowa High School Speech Association.

Pella High School’s 2025 All-State Speech students preview Monday’s festival, including Alex Demuth, Dom Davis, Ky Drabek, and Olive Picray.

Cora Bierma, Cassidy Bos, Emma De Boef, Kirby Van Wyngarden, and Toby Belzer with Pella Christian's theatre troupe discuss this week's shows of Noises Off.

State Senator Ken Rozenboom discusses the latest in the Iowa Legislature.

State Senator Ken Rozenboom discusses the latest in the Iowa Legislature.

Ciara Ward with Pella Real Estate Services discusses her recognition as one of Marion County’s top young professionals.