Area students will be back to school this week and next, and the Pella Police Department is reminding drivers to use extra caution around school facilities.
Lt. Paul Haase with the Pella Police Department says traffic flow will be changed significantly near Pella High School, with a stop sign added to East 8th and University Street. Haase reminds all drivers to take extra time during pickup and drop off times before and after school. He says to obey traffic laws, including those pertaining to stopped buses, speed limits, and crosswalks.