Pella Parks Director Chandler Nunnikhoven discusses the 2026 spring bloom after tulip planting has wrapped up for city staff. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-21-2025_Tulip_Planting_Update.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella All-State Choir Selections Malachi Van Haaften, Abbie Brand, Joeley Helle, Chase Swenson, Riley Black discuss the upcoming winter performances for the various vocal music ensembles. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-20-2025_All-State.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Schools Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the latest in the Pella Community School District. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-18-2025_Greg.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Police Captain Paul Haase discusses holiday season safety, the city’s snow ordinance, and the upcoming Holiday Heroes event. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-18-2025_Pella_PD_holidays.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

The 2026 Tulip Queen and Royal Court discuss their selection to be the lead ambassadors for the 91st annual Tulip Time. This year’s court includes Queen Kenzie Kanis and attendants Lexi Terpstra, Abbie Brand, Addie Van Arendonk,...

Central College Director of Engagement Mary Benedict discusses their annual “Season of Gratitude”, which promotes the importance of helping others during the holiday season. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Mary_Benedict-11-14-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella’s All-State Band honorees discuss next week’s IHSMA festival in Ames, including Leah Boualavong, Abby Kalkwarf, Isaac Steenhoek, Jaeda Van Zante, Noah VandeKieft, and Olivia White. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-13-25_All_State_Music.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Christian sophomore Emily Zylstra and junior Bella De Haan discuss being selected for the 2025 All-State Music Festival and the opportunity to represent Pella Christian at the November 20-22 festival. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-PC_All-State_Music-11-12-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

In part two of a two part conversation, Tulip Time Steering Committee Representative Jennifer Van Gorp, former Tulip Queen Juliana Schemm, Robin Vos with the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party Committee, Master of Ceremonies Tom Vander Well, and...

Pella All-State Chorus Students Malachi Van Haaften, Abbie Brand, Joeley Helle, Chase Swenson, and Riley Black discuss the November 20-22 festival. The band will be featured on Thursday. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-11-2025_All-State_Chorus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

In part one of a two part conversation, Tulip Time Steering Committee Representative Jennifer Van Gorp, former Tulip Queen Juliana Schemm, Robin Vos with the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party Committee, Master of Ceremonies Tom Vander Well, and...

Kris DeWild and Luci Laidlaw with the Central College Community Orchestra preview their November 17th concert. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-10-2025_Orchestra.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Band Members Leah Boualavong, Abby Kalkwarf, Isaac Steenhoek, Noah VandeKieft, and Olivia White discuss the end of the Marching Band season, the upcoming Jazz Season, and the trip to Washington D.C. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-7-2025_Marching.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Outgoing Pella Community Foundation President Jim Brandl discusses his life of service and impact on non-profit organizations. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-6-2025_Brandl_Part_Two.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Outgoing President of the Pella Community Foundation Jim Brandl discusses the history of the organization in part one of a multi-part interview. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-5-2025_Jim_Brandl_Part_One.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest with the federal shutdown. He’ll be featured this Saturday and Sunday on In Touch with South Central Iowa discussing other topics of interest. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-4-2025_Grassley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Food Shelf Director Melissa Zula previews the upcoming Food Drive Fridays and discusses programming at the Pella Community Food Shelf. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/11-3-2025_Food_Drive.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Director of the Pella Community Food Shelf Melissa Zula discusses how the non-profit has prepared for a possible lapse in SNAP benefits. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/content.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-31-25_SNAP_and_Food_Shelf.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Rene White and Carol Van Klompenburg discuss the first Wijn and Words event coming up on November 18th at The Wijn House. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Wijn_and_Words-10-30-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses their annual Festival of Trees, which will take place from November 22nd through December 6th this year. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Cyndi_Atkins-10-29-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...