Dutch Language Classes offered March 2019
Weekly Dutch Language Class Dutch Classes with Carol HoeksemaWritten by Jennifer VanKootenIf you are like me, you have heard Dutch spoken by your relatives. You were maybe taught some Dutch…
The History Behind the Stately Home on the Hill at 503 Main
The History Behind the Stately Home on the Hill at 503 MainBy Bruce BoertjeThe once-stately home at 503 Main, referred to as the Warren home, has an intriguing pedigree. Not only was…
Red Rock Line
175 years ago, the territory east of the Mississippi river, past the city of Fairfield, Iowa was controlled by the Native Americans. The United States Dragoon Soldiers kept pioneers away…
KNIA KRLS Radio Coverage of the Waechter House Move
Mikol Sesker and Judi Gustofson visit about moving the massive home from Central Collegehttp://kniakrls.com/2018/10/lets-talk-pella-boardwalk-house-move/The above link will take you to the radio station link, you will have to come back…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; KNIA KRLS Radio Broadcast of the Collegiate Historic District Neighborhood
Bob Zylstra describes about the honor of being on the National Register of Historic Places along with the need for a local ordinance that the neighbors will have to petition…
Historic home restoration and preservation isn’t just for men! Jill Jansen featured in the Pella Chronicle…
You can visit with Historic Pella Trust board member and historic home owner, Jill Jansen, during our Block Party, Oct 13, from 10-2! She is even inviting you to visit…
Jill Jansen and Rhonda Kermode preview the upcoming block party on Broadway
Andrew Schneider visits with Rhonda and JIll about celebrating the Collegiate Historic Neighborhood with a block party and their passion for historic preservation of our communities remaining homes over 50…
Bob Leonard’s In Depth Radio Program on the Historic District
Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Bruce Boertje, Bob Zylstra, and Jim Mansueto, with the Historic Pellahttp://kniakrls.com/2018/10/in-depth-the-historic-pella-trust/
Collegiate Historic District Block Party Rescheduled to October 13, 2018
Collegiate Historic District Block Party Rescheduled to October 13, 2018Saturday Oct 6 seemed to be a dress rehearsal for our big event on the 500 block of Broadway Street. From…