The 2026 Tulip Queen and Royal Court discuss their selection to be the lead ambassadors for the 91st annual Tulip Time. This year’s court includes Queen Kenzie Kanis and attendants Lexi Terpstra, Abbie Brand, Addie Van Arendonk, and Riley Braafhart.

Central College Director of Engagement Mary Benedict discusses their annual “Season of Gratitude”, which promotes the importance of helping others during the holiday season.

Pella’s All-State Band honorees discuss next week’s IHSMA festival in Ames, including Leah Boualavong, Abby Kalkwarf, Isaac Steenhoek, Jaeda Van Zante, Noah VandeKieft, and Olivia White.

Pella Christian sophomore Emily Zylstra and junior Bella De Haan discuss being selected for the 2025 All-State Music Festival and the opportunity to represent Pella Christian at the November 20-22 festival.

In part two of a two part conversation, Tulip Time Steering Committee Representative Jennifer Van Gorp, former Tulip Queen Juliana Schemm, Robin Vos with the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party Committee, Master of Ceremonies Tom Vander Well, and Executive Director of Pella Historical Museums Jessi Galligan discuss the Tulip Queen selection process and the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party on Saturday, November 15th at Pella Christian High School. Find tickets here. The event will be broadcast on 92.1 KRLS.

Pella All-State Chorus Students Malachi Van Haaften, Abbie Brand, Joeley Helle, Chase Swenson, and Riley Black discuss the November 20-22 festival. The band will be featured on Thursday.

In part one of a two part conversation, Tulip Time Steering Committee Representative Jennifer Van Gorp, former Tulip Queen Juliana Schemm, Robin Vos with the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party Committee, Master of Ceremonies Tom Vander Well, and Executive Director of Pella Historical Museums Jessi Galligan discuss the Tulip Queen selection process and the Tulip Queen’s Announcement Party on Saturday, November 15th at Pella Christian High School. Find tickets here. The event will be broadcast on 92.1 KRLS.

Kris DeWild and Luci Laidlaw with the Central College Community Orchestra preview their November 17th concert.

Pella Band Members Leah Boualavong, Abby Kalkwarf, Isaac Steenhoek, Noah VandeKieft, and Olivia White discuss the end of the Marching Band season, the upcoming Jazz Season, and the trip to Washington D.C.

Outgoing Pella Community Foundation President Jim Brandl discusses his life of service and impact on non-profit organizations.

Outgoing President of the Pella Community Foundation Jim Brandl discusses the history of the organization in part one of a multi-part interview.

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.

Pella Food Shelf Director Melissa Zula previews the upcoming Food Drive Fridays and discusses programming at the Pella Community Food Shelf.

Director of the Pella Community Food Shelf Melissa Zula discusses how the non-profit has prepared for a possible lapse in SNAP benefits.

Rene White and Carol Van Klompenburg discuss the first Wijn and Words event coming up on November 18th at The Wijn House.