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  • Beverly De Ronde.tif DeRonde sentenced for mail fraud

    Beverly DeRonde received a four-year prison sentence and must pay restitution after pleading guilty to federal mail fraud.

    April 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Weather forces road closures

    Marion County Engineer Roger Schletzbaum has closed several area roads around the county, due to concern of flooding. 

    April 17, 2013

  • P4170190.JPG Groundbreaking for The Cottages held - See slideshow Due to weather outside, the groundbreaking ceremony for The Cottages was moved indoors to Pella Manor on Wednesday morning. The program, starting at 9:30 a.m., began with an invocation and include remarks by WesleyLife President and CEO Rob Kretzinger and Hearthstone Executive Director Nancy Hamilton. There was an announcement of the winning names for the six cottages, chosen by local residents from among the 12 provinces of the Netherlands in honor of Pella’s longstanding Dutch heritage and traditions. Hearthstone/WesleyLife is contributing $15 million to the $20 million project and raising $5 million in the community through a capital campaign led by four couples noted for their longstanding commitment and contributions to Pella. The co-chairs, who are hosting the groundbreaking and have raised $3.84 million to date. Scheduled to be completed by the Weitz Co. by the end of 2013, The Cottages will provide older adults a place to call home where they will enjoy both their independence and the benefits of being part of a close-knit community.

    April 17, 2013

  • South Central Regional Airport Agency to host informational meeting

    Thursday at Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium from 6-8 p.m.

    April 16, 2013

  • Fire 19.jpg Carter charged with arson An arrest has been made in connection with Monday's fire in downtown Knoxville.

    March 30, 2013 1 Photo

  • Chris Shirley Jim at Announcement.jpg Hearthstone Receives $1 million for The Cottages from Community Foundations

    Innovative Community Designed to Promote Healthy Living, Independence, Dignity   
     

    March 28, 2013 2 Photos

  • Bomb Threat made at PHS

    The juvenile was transported to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora

    March 27, 2013

  • Easter Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday

    Event starts at 10:30 a.m.

    March 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Winter Storm Update (Wednesday afternoon)

    The City of Pella snow ordinance is no longer in effect

    February 27, 2013

  • Winter weather update

    Pella Snow Ordinance will go into effect tonight at midnight.

    February 26, 2013

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