Pella Marion County News

Early season highlights for Pella's Central College track:

• Freshman Kyle Rogers won pole vault and named A-R-C Rookie of the Year at indoor...

• 24 calls in past 24 hours: 2 domestics, 2 reckless drivers, 1 accident, more
• Comm center fielded 114 calls (26 911s); jail holds 18 subjects
• 4...

Key timeline from recent Board of Supervisors sessions:

• March 23: Monthly commission meeting held, video available.
• March 24 (Tuesday): Special...

Pella's vibrant arts scene shines with upcoming performances:

• World-class classical: New York Philharmonic Piano Quartet free concert Tuesday, March...

• Current: 27 US AQI (Good), PM2.5 at 5 µg/m³. 16°C, 20 km/h winds, 52% humidity.
• Today’s outlook: Stays good (27-28) through evening.
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Key preview of Pella's 2027 budget and tax plans:

• Two-day work sessions kick off Monday 5:30 p.m. with Fire, Library, Police, Ambulance depts...

Fun family event wrapped up Saturday!

• Pella Kiwanis hosted their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday morning in Pella
• Held near Tulip Toren in Central Park, with two hunting areas
• Perfect family-friendly community kickoff to Easter weekend

Central College launches Big Red Bucks, letting students use dining funds at five Pella restaurants—a win for campus life and local eateries, rolling out after spring.

Rich and Mary Glendening gifted $100,000 to Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics for their radiation center, advancing local cancer care. Huge boost for Marion County health services.

Pella's Wayfinding Sign Committee met on March 24, 2026. View the full City of Pella Calendar on CivicEngage for other official events; contact City Hall at 825 Broadway Street or 641-628...

Pella adults: Join the Digital Garden Technology Club for tech learning and socializing!

• When/Where: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5–7 PM at Pella...

Downtown Pella's Klokkenspel chimes melodic tunes each day, sharing our Dutch heritage and traditional music right in Iowa's heart. A cherished local landmark!

• When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. – drop in for creative tools access
• What to do: Explore equipment, tackle community projects, learn new skills
• Where: Marion Public Library, Iowa – ideal for local makers

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