Let’s Talk Pella – U.S. Senate Latest

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...

Let’s Talk Pella – Wijn and Words

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...

Let’s Talk Pella – Festival of Trees Returning

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...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Foundation Showcase, Part Two

Amy Zuck with Christian Opportunity Center and new Pella Community Foundation President Mark Wiskus discuss their organizations as part of the recently-held Pella Community Foundation non-profit showcase. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-27-2025_Community.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Foundation Showcase, Part One

Director of Pathways of Pella Annette Smith and Director of 725 Ministries Kristi Pinegar discuss their organizations as part of the recently-held Pella Community Foundation non-profit showcase. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-26-2025_Pathways_and_725.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – The Sound of Music at Pella Christian High School

Caleb Fikkert, Jenna Vande Zande, Bella De Haan, and Ben Spronk with Pella Christian’s theatre troupe discuss their performances of The Sound of Music coming up next week. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-PC_s_The_Sound_of_Music-10-23-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Upcoming Christmas Events in Pella

Director of Visit Pella Ann Frost previews the Kerstmarkt Dutch Christmas Market and the Christmas Tour of Homes. Learn more here. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Ann_Frost-10-22-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Spirit of Pella Groundbreaking

Mayor Don DeWaard, Bob Zylstra with the Spirit of Pella board, Jessica Klyn de Novelo with Pella Corporation, Tricia Vermeer with Vermeer Charitable Foundation, and Dr. Ian Campbell discuss the new ice rink chiller at Caldwell Park....

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Opera House’s 125th Anniversary Open House

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the Pella Opera House’s 125th Anniversary Open House coming up on November 8th, as well as some of the history about the opera house building. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Cyndi_Atkins-10-17-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Let’s Talk Pella – The Friendship League

Montessa Brown with Hearthstone in Pella talks about the Friendship League, a new group in Marion County for adults with special needs. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Montessa_Brown-10-16-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Christian Middle School Theater

Cast members Jarett Fox, Noah Golliet, Lily Wackerly, Grace De Haan, and Asher Swanson of the Pella Christian middle school production of Ever After discuss their three performances on November 7th and 8th. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-PC_MS_Theatre-10-15-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Christian Middle School Theater

Cast members Jarett Fox, Noah Golliet, Lily Wackerly, Grace De Haan, and Asher Swanson of the Pella Christian middle school production of Ever After discuss their three performances on November 7th and 8th. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-PC_MS_Theatre-10-15-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Let’s Talk Pella – Crossroads of Pella Update

Crossroads of Pella Executive Director Jim Hibma and Assistant Director Chris Allen discuss several upcoming programs for the non-profit organization both this week and into the Christmas holiday season. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-14-2025_Crossroads.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Historical Update

Pella Historical Museums Executive Director Jessi Galligan discusses completion of the On Track for Success fundraising campaign and upcoming events with the organization. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-10-2025_Pella_Historical.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Pella – Pella Farmers Market Fall Update

Tracey Huckstep with Beaming Belly Bakes and Candace Thersby with the Pella Farmers Market board discuss the ongoing events every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. until October 30th. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/10-9-2025_Farmers_Market.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...