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Bob Kroese Nationally Recognized for Incredible Contributions as...

Bob Kroese, the Chief Executive Officer at Pella Regional Health Center, has been honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 Rural Hospital CEO...

Dutch runners advance to NCAA steeplechase finals

LA CROSSE, WIS. - A strong first day at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday saw Central College student-athletes...

Legals May 22nd 2026

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Twenty-four Dutch student-athletes on all-region track and field list

PELLA - The Central College men's and women's track and field squads landed 24 student-athletes on the All-Midwest Region list for the outdoor...

Staley named to Central women's basketball staff

PELLA-A former player at Upper Iowa University and Division I Oakland University (Mich.), Helen Staley is the new varsity assistant women's...

Legislative forum held

Candidates for House District 37 and Senate District 19 took part in a Marion County Express/Pella Fiber forum at the Farver Auditorium inside the...

Kniff McCulla endorsed by ABI

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee – Iowa Industry Political Action Committee (IIPAC) – has released...

Stan and Gayle Poortinga recently contributed $250,000 to the Bridging the Gap Campaign to help fund the South Central Iowa Radiation Center. Stan and Gayle are pictured alongside representatives from Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics: Kevin Kincaid, Chief Executive Officer, KHC; Stan and Gayle Poortinga; Barb Braafhart, South Central Iowa Radiation Center Capital Campaign Committee; Jenny Hesseltine, Foundation Coordinator, PRHC; Katrina Nelson, Director, Public Relations and Foundation, KHC; Bob Kroese, CEO, PRHC; Mark Van Roekel, South Central Iowa Radiation Center Capital Campaign Committee; and Lezlie Morris, Chief of Clinic and Staff Services, PRHC. (photo and article submitted)

Stan and Gayle Poortinga donate $250,000 to the Bridging the Gap...

Pella, Iowa – Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) proudly recognize and extend the deepest gratitude to...

Dutch track and field athletes headed to nationals next week

PELLA - The start list for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships was released Friday and Central College will once again be...

Central gets NCAA softball win, eliminated with second loss

INDIANOLA - The Central College softball team started the day strong with an 11-5 win over Greenville University (Ill.) but were eliminated from...

Learn to Play: Ticket to Ride!

Attention board game enthusiasts! On Monday, June 8, at 6 p.m. you’re invited to learn to play Ticket to Ride at the Pella Public Library. Join...

Central tripped up in NCAA softball opener

INDIANOLA - The margins were slim in a 3-2 loss Thursday for the Central College softball team against the College of Saint Benedict (Minn.) in the...

Dutch track and field athletes attempt final qualifiers

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS - With the qualifiers for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships set to be released Friday night, the...

Legals May 15th 2026

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Kniff McCulla seeks new office

Barb Kniff McCulla is seeking the Republican nomination for Iowa Senate District 19. This office is currently held by Ken Rozenboom, who plans to...

May Meals 2026

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