Where opportunity meets lifestyle

Just 45 minutes southeast of Des Moines, Pella, Iowa is home to a thriving job market with headquarters for several of Iowa’s top global employers.

In Pella, adventure is around every corner with Iowa’s largest lake, Lake Red Rock, 15 city parks, and miles of trails. With an average 203 sunny days a year, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy it all.

Pella’s award-winning schools, including  two high schools and Central College, create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. And with stellar specialty healthcare, 1 Gig of fiber internet available to every home, and a population of just under 11,000 people and growing, it’s a community designed to thrive.

Downtown Pella is bustling and vibrant with boutique shops, unique restaurants, a canal, and community spirit. Join us for local events all year long—including mini festivals every Thursday in June and July.

Here, over 41 languages are spoken, and every voice matters. Pella isn’t just a place—it’s a lifestyle rooted in connection, culture, and a local state of mind.