The Pella Marching Dutch won in Class 3A at the Mid-Iowa Band Championship in Ankeny Saturday.

Pella also was recognized for best color guard. PCM and Knoxville also competed. Oskaloosa took second in 3A and won best drumline. The event was the final head-to-head competition for marching bands in Iowa, however, due to inclement weather earlier in the day, Pella, PCM, and Knoxville will all perform in the Iowa High School Music Association’s State Contest this Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. at Pella High School. Knoxville will perform at 8:50, and Pella starting at approximately 9:20.