The Positively Pella program helped assist 191 new households move into the community in 2009. That’s according to information published in the Pella Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Report.

Those households translated to a total of 468 new community members, which moved in from 26 states other than Iowa. Missouri and Texas tied for the top state that residents moved from, and new residents also came to Pella from the countries of Australia and New Zealand.

Positively Pella is an award-winning new-resident services bureau that is free to the public and provides information on everything from housing to social activities and childcare.