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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Anne_McCollough_Kelly-4-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-25-2025_Checks.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Area students Ash Arthur, Emree Westra, and August Huddleston discuss signing to apprenticeships through the Worksmart Connector and Career Academy of Pella. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-24-2025_Worksmart.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-23-2025_Music.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Bob Zylstra and Cheyenne Mathias preview the 2025 Pella Farmers Market. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-22-2025_Farmers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins previews the upcoming entertainment for Tulip Time at the Opera House. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Cyndi_Atkins-4-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Owner of Thistles Alie Muller-Heit discusses a partnership with Nunnikhoven Farm to bolster Tulip Time festivities. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-18-2025_Tulip_Time.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chairs David Neumann and Cristy Roozeboom continue their preview of the 90th Tulip Time. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-17-2025_Tulip_Time_Part_Two.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Mayor Don DeWaard reacts to the unanimous vote by the Pella City Council to approve a $35 million indoor recreation center. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-16-2025_Rec_Center.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chairs David Neumann and Cristy Roozeboom preview the 90th annual Tulip Time. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-15-2025_Tulip_Time.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Police Department Sgt. Justin Bailey and Administrative Services Manager Marcia Slycord discuss National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-14-2025_PD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Union Street Players President Tom Vander Well discusses the latest with the organization. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-11-2025_USP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-10-2025_Mya.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Pella Community Ambulance Assistant Chief Mandy Ritchie discusses her recent selection as one of Marion County’s Top Ten Under 40. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-8-2025_Mandy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

City of Pella Parks Director Chandler Nunnikhoven discusses his recent recognition as one of Marion County’s Top Ten Under 40. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-8-2025_Mandy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

New Pella Public Library Director Tina Hertel discusses her first few months on the job. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/4-4-2025_New_Library.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Range_Day-4-3-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTP-Tony_Briggs_and_Amber_Beyer-4-1-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...