As part of Governor Branstad’s healthiest state initiative, the City of Pella is offering some new programs to help promote healthy diet and exercise. Beginning Monday, November 28th and running until Friday, December 2nd, the Pella Aquatic Center will offer free lap swims to residents. Pella Administrative Services Director Jenny Hesseltine says this is a way for the city to introduce people to the facility at no cost and promote healthier lifestyles. Lap swims times will be during regular hours of operation.