Editing Pella, Iowa

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| official_name                   = Pella, Iowa
| settlement_type                 = [[List of cities in Iowa|City]]
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| motto                           = "A Touch of Holland"
| leader_title                    = [[Mayoralty in the United States|Mayor]]
| leader_name                     = Don DeWaard
| leader_title1                   = [[Iowa House of Representatives|Iowa House]]
| leader_name1                    = [[Guy Vander Linden]] (R)
| leader_title2                   = [[Iowa Senate]]
| leader_name2                    = [[Ken Rozenboom]] (R)
| leader_title3                   = [[Iowa's 2nd congressional district|U.S. Congress]]
| leader_name3                    = [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]] (R)
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| population_total                = 10464
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| postal_code                     = 50219
| area_code                       = [[Area code 641|641]]
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[[File:FI0005070.jpg|alt=Brinkhoff Park, Pella, IA, 1964|thumb|Brinkhoff Park, Pella]]
'''Pella''' is a city in [[Marion County, Iowa]], United States, with a population of 10,464 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. Census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> Founded by immigrants from the [[Netherlands]], it is forty miles southeast of [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]]. Pella is the home of [[Central College (Iowa)|Central College]], as well as several manufacturing companies, including [[Pella (company)|Pella Corporation]] and [[Vermeer Company|Vermeer Manufacturing Company]].

== History ==
In 1847, 800 [[Dutch people|Dutch]] immigrants led by [[Dominee]] ([[Minister (Christianity)|Minister]]) Hendrik "Henry" P. Scholte settled the area known as Pella. The name "Pella" is a reference to [[Pella, Jordan|Pella]] of the [[Decapolis]], where the Christians of [[Jerusalem]] had found refuge during the [[Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE)|Roman–Jewish war of 70]];<ref>[[Eusebius of Caesarea|Eusebius]], ''[[Church History (Eusebius)|History of the Church]]'' [http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250103.htm 3.5].</ref> the name was selected because the Dominee and his followers sought religious freedom as well. Pella was the childhood home of [[Wyatt Earp]], whose father [[Nicholas Porter Earp]] had settled on a farm near Pella. His brothers [[Warren Earp|Warren]] and [[Morgan Earp|Morgan]] were born in Pella.

On [[Iowa tornado outbreak of July 2018|July 19, 2018]], a destructive EF3 tornado struck the Vermeer manufacturing plant in the city. Due to early warning, only seven of the thousands of people on-site were injured.

== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.73|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=11 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref> Since 2013, it has been located in [[Iowa's 2nd congressional district]]. Before that year, it was part of [[Iowa's 3rd congressional district]].

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1860|1644
|1870|1909
|1880|2430
|1890|2408
|1900|2623
|1910|3021
|1920|3338
|1930|3326
|1940|3638
|1950|4427
|1960|5198
|1970|6668
|1980|8349
|1990|9270
|2000|9832
|2010|10352
|2020|10464
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=March 29, 2020}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 10,464 people, 3,981 households, and 2,573 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,139.6 inhabitants per square mile (440.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,271 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile (179.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 91.2% [[White Americans|White]], 1.1% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.2% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 2.5% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.2% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 1.0% from other races and 3.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.7% of the population.

Of the 3,981 households, 27.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.5% were cohabitating couples, 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.4% of all households were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 26.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 10.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 and 44; 21.0% were from 45 and 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

===2010 census===
As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=11 May 2012}}</ref> of 2010, 10,352 people, 3,735 households, and 2,500 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|1185.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The 4,086 housing units averaged {{convert|468.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race (U.S. Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics of any race were 1.7% of the population.

Of the 3,735 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were not families. About 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. About 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=31 January 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, 9,832 people, 3,497 households, and 2,395 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,437.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. <!-- There were 3,691 housing units at an average density of {{convert|539.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.32% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.08% of the population. -->
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The median income for a household in the city was $45,496, and for a family was $56,321. Males had a median income of $40,344 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,674. About 3.2% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

== Arts and culture ==
[[Image:VermeerMillIn2006.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Pella's Vermeer Mill]]
[[Image:Pella-Franklin.JPG|thumb|right|Franklin Street in Pella and some of the businesses located there: Notable in the background are the Tulip Toren (tall white statue) and Information Windmill located in Pella's Central Park.]]
[[Image:Main-Shopfronts.JPG|thumb|right|Shops on Main Street in Pella illustrating Dutch architecture]]

Pella is home to a number of local events and architectural sites.

The Vermeer Mill is a fully functional 1850s-style windmill, reaching {{convert|134|ft|m|abbr=on}} high. The Vermeer Mill grinds wheat into flour using only wind power and is the tallest working windmill in the United States.

The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings. A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to shops, restaurants, a hostelry, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge.  On June 28, 2011, [[Sarah Palin]] visited the opera house for the premiere of ''[[The Undefeated (2011 film)|The Undefeated]]'', a documentary about her role in Alaska politics and rise to national attention.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://victoryfilmgroup.com/governor-sarah-palin-to-attend-premiere-of-the-undefeated-at-pella-opera-house-in-pella-iowa/ |title=Governor Sarah Palin to attend premiere of the undefeated at Pella Opera House in Pella, Iowa |access-date=August 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110804072122/http://victoryfilmgroup.com/governor-sarah-palin-to-attend-premiere-of-the-undefeated-at-pella-opera-house-in-pella-iowa/ |archive-date=August 4, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May. A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival. During the 2010 Festival, a world record was set for the most people dancing in wooden shoes. Over 2,600 people danced for more than six minutes to set the new standard.<ref>''American Profile'' magazine. "Tidbits" section. Published 4 January 2011.</ref>

[[Pella Dutch dialect|Pella Dutch]] is a dialect of the [[Dutch language]] and spoken in Pella.

== Education ==
The [[Pella Community School District]] operates local public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_PELLA_0.pdf|title=FY20_PELLA|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-07-23}}</ref>

Pella Christian Grade School (Pre-K through 8) and Pella Christian High School (9-12) serve students in Pella and the surrounding areas.

In April 2011,'' Forbes'' rated Pella as third on its list of "The Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck." [[Central College (Iowa)|Central College]] is located in Pella.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}

== Parks and recreation ==
A few miles to the west is [[Lake Red Rock (Des Moines River)|Lake Red Rock]], Iowa's largest reservoir,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/redrock/ |title=U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Lake Red Rock |access-date=May 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607091206/http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/RedRock/ |archive-date=June 7, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing. The [[Bos Landen]] golf club is also in the town. The Pella Tulip Festival is held annually, honoring Pella's Dutch heritage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/ct-trav-midwest-tulip-festivals-0422-story.html|title = 2 Midwest 'Tulip Time' festivals nod to towns' Dutch heritage}}</ref>

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*[[Bert Bandstra]], served one term as a Democratic [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]]<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KhYfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DpsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6324,378890&dq=bert+bandstra+pella&hl=en He hopes to alter national anthem]</ref>
*[[Rachel Brand]], [[United States Associate Attorney General]] under US President Donald Trump<ref name="radioiowa">{{cite news|last1=Henderson|first1=O. Kay|title=Iowa native now No. 3 at U.S. Department of Justice|url=http://www.radioiowa.com/2017/05/18/iowa-native-now-3-at-us-department-of-justice/|access-date=June 16, 2017|publisher=Radio Iowa|date=May 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kory DeHaan]], former [[Major League Baseball]] player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dehaako01.shtml |title=Kory DeHaan|website= Baseball-Reference|access-date= April 28, 2011}}</ref>
* Sons of [[Nicholas Porter Earp]]:
**[[Morgan Earp]], lawman, born in Pella
**[[Virgil Earp]], lawman, deputy U.S. Marshal
**[[Wyatt Earp]], lawman and gunfighter of [[OK Corral]] fame, spent most of his childhood in Pella
**[[Warren Earp]], youngest of Earp brothers, born in Pella
*[[Paul Emerick]], professional [[rugby football|rugby]] player, 2006 MVP
*[[John Hospers]], academic and the first Libertarian presidential candidate in 1972<ref>{{cite web|url= http://johnhospers.com/Hospers.html|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080820085553/http://johnhospers.com/Hospers.html|url-status= dead|archive-date= August 20, 2008|title= Who Is John Hospers?|publisher= john hospers.com|access-date= 17 June 2011}}</ref>
*[[Dave Keuning]], guitarist for [[The Killers]]
*[[Barb Kniff McCulla]], member of the [[Iowa House of Representatives]]
*[[Kyle Korver]], former professional basketball player
*[[Louis LeCocq]], Pella native, [[World War I]]-era auto racer, killed in 1919 Indianapolis 500
*[[Wendell L. Roelofs]], scientist
*[[Ron Schipper]], football coach, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
*[[Edward Owings Towne]], author and playwright
*[[Andy Thompson (Ohio politician)|Andy Thompson]], Ohio state representative, born in Pella

==See also==
{{Portal|Iowa}}  
* [[Dutch letter]] – a pastry first introduced to the United States in Pella

== References ==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.cityofpella.com City website]

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