The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a consent order with Pella Corporation requiring investigation of potential soil and groundwater concerns at the Pella, Iowa, site at 102 Main Street.
Pella Corporation is committed to working with the EPA. Under the process, an outside consultant will conduct a review and Pella Corporation has committed to take appropriate action.
The City of Pella would like to clarify the status of our drinking water supply in light of this consent order. The City’s drinking water is regularly tested and meets all federal and state guidelines for municipal drinking water.
At this time, The City of Pella is not concerned with potential contamination from the Pella Corporation facilities. The City will continue to monitor the situation, and conduct our normal water quality testing to ensure the water supply continues to be a safe and reliable source for the community.
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EPA announces consent order, City to continue to test drinking water
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College coursework helps local caregivers renew credential
Crossroads Cares staff Mansueto and Zuck develop plan to secure community investment tha promotes committed caregivers
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New police chief sworn in
Read more about Bokinsky in this week's Pella Chronicle
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Pella Chamber to host Legislative Coffee
Friday, Feb. 3; 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Monarchs
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PC-PHS team up for great cause
Fans can sign a paper "brick" in honor or memory of friends and loved ones
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Ask the Corps
When Can I Purchase An Annual Pass for This Year?
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PC celebrates homecoming with fun, games
Last week many activites and events took place as Pella Christian celebrated homecoming.
Each day during the week had a special focus all culminating toward Friday when everyone wore school colors. Regular classes were held on Friday morning, and then at 1 p.m., PC staff and students began the official activities with a 30-minutes assembly in the auditorium, followed by fun and games until 3 p.m. when the king and queen were announced.
This year’s King was Drew Stravers and Queen was Leah Vander Hart
Friday evening featured the girls’ and boys’ basketball game, with halftime entertainment consisting of the drill team, a featured lip sync from the afternoon’s events, and again the presentation of the king, queen and court. Alumni were also recognized.
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Rural History Buffs present to a packed house
Program featured local historians sharing their knowledge of events which were significant in the history of Marion County and the state of Iowa
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