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Big enough to have options, small enough to belong!

With our small-town charm and bustling downtown vibe, Pella is a thriving place to call home. Think exposed brick and cobblestone streets paired with boutique shopping and the best craft beer bar in Iowa. There is a wide range of recreational opportunities from our 15 city parks, outdoor aquatic center to Lake Red Rock with exceptional water sports, camping, fishing, paddle boarding, and over 10 miles of bike trails literally in our back yard. Pella offers a great mix of Dutch culture and history which is celebrated during Tulip Time, our annual festival held the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in May. You’ll find excellent public and private schools, new and historic neighborhoods, and a safe place to call home.

But don’t take our word for it, according to Area Vibes, Pella has a Livability Score of 92_/100, which is considered exceptional!

COMING SOON!

Smash Park

Smash Park will offer the Pella community craft food and drinks; pickleball courts; a variety of indoor and outdoor games; party and event space; an exclusive 21 and older Paddle Club section; and space for live music events.

Pella Market

Pella Market offers an abundant selection of the finest natural, organic and specialty foods sourced both locally and from around the world. A welcoming, customer-centered environment encourages culinary exploration and honors the simple pleasures of the table.

Prairie Ridge

Prairie Ridge is a new 160 acre master-planned community located directly off of Highway 163. Phase 1 will be completed in 2020 and includes 94 single-family lots and 25 townhome units. Built to suit and starting at $259,900.

Pella Fiber

Pella Fiber is a locally owned high-speed, fiber-rich network – connecting you with 1 Gig of seamless internet, TV, and phone service so you can work anywhere.

Adorn Clothing Co.

Kading Properies

View Pointe Condominiums, a 92 unit rental condo/townhome complex, will offer three-floor plan options with 3-bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, and a tuck-under garage! We hope to begin moving residents early this summer.

Wonder Spelen

Wonder Spelen or “Miracle Play” is dedicated to building a FUN, SAFE, STATE OF THE ART playground to be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities to help people play together.

The Bread Board

Bakery, Eatery, and Coffee Shop – Pella’s version of Panera Bread – Artisan sourdough bread, croissants, quiche, soup, and sandwiches all made fresh.

The Cottages

Hearthstone, a ministry of Weslylife, will be adding 39 residences at The Cottages for older adults in Pella.

Klokkenspel Plaza

A new and inviting space to relax, meet, stay and eat, enjoy live music, and work remotely. The Klokkenspel Plaza will also be available to rent for private events.

Scooter's Coffee Drive Thru

Scooter’s Coffee will be serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries from their drive-thru location in the Fareway parking lot on Washington
Street.

The Estates of Pella

The Estates of Pella is a Vintage Cooperative Community that offers 22 thoughtfully designed individual homes perfectly located in the heart of Bos Landen Golf Course. This community will feature a private entrance, clubhouse for entertaining, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor pool, and lounge to support your active lifestyle.

Looking at Pella?

Great! We’re glad you’re here. Pella is home to some of Iowa’s largest employers and they’re looking for smart people like you.

Enjoy biking and boating, or kicking it at the beach? Iowa’s largest lake is right in our backyard! Literally.

USA Today says Pella is the #3 Best Place to Live in the US. In case you’re wondering, Beverly Hills is #2.

If a better quality of life and community is what you’re after, take a look at Pella.

Pella, Iowa
Big enough to have options. Small enough to belong.

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Life’s too short to wish you lived somewhere else!

When it comes to finding a place to call home, first and foremost, you want a town that’s safe. (We do too!) You want award-winning schools for your children, homes that are truly investments, jobs that pay well with a short commute, and exciting things to do in your spare time. You may be wondering if a place like that even exists? In Pella, we know it does!

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About PACE

The PACE Alliance (Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance) is an association of business owners and members working collaboratively to advance economic growth and success in the Pella area.

The PACE Alliance includes the functions of a traditional Chamber of Commerce and an Economic Development organization with work accomplished through five working councils:

Business Directory

Find services, vendors and partners from over 300 PACE Alliance members here: Business Directory.

Business Resources

There are resources dedicated to help you start, grow, fund and learn to manage your business. Whether you are new business, high-tech startup, or expanding an existing business. We are here to help.

Visit our Business Resources page or give our office a call at 641-628-2626.

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Meal Replacement in a SHAKE

Top Shelf Nutrition started with one man’s decision to change his lifestyle. After achieving his health goals, owner, Kyle Kramer decided that Pella needed convenient access to healthier options. Top Shelf Nutrition specializes in on-the-go beverages full of nutrients in downtown Pella, Iowa.