Tulip Time has ended any many of the tourist have already left town. Many visitors came to the area to enjoy the performances on the grandstand and at the Pella Opera House, or to shop at the craft markets in the Molengracht and West Market Park, or just to admire the Dutch costumes and architecture.
Governor Terry Branstad says he’s pleased with how the legislative session has gone so far. He tells us that he signed a law that expand open records and meetings, making it easier for people to get information from government bodies.
Emergency crews in Pella received many calls about Tulip Time goers who fainted from the heat Thursday. The heat and humidity can take a lot of fluids from a person.
The Winds that Struck Pella yesterday morning were caused by a rare meteorological event, called a heat burst. Jim Lee with the National Weather Service explains that a heat burst occurs when a thunderstorm collapses and a dry layer of air heats up as it’s pulled downward. The burst are common in the high plains, but uncommon in Iowa. Still, they do happen, a heat burst in Southwest Iowa last year produced 100 mph winds.
Heavy winds marked the start of Tulip Time today. With gusts up to 60 mph, a tree broke in the Molengracht, and branches were scattered about town. But the day brightened up around noon and festival goers came out in big numbers.
Tulip Time can be a difficult thing to navigate. Tourist and residents alike can find information at the little windmill on the square. Volunteers in full Dutch costumes are there throughout Tulip Time to provide information on Tulip Time events and history.
A relative of Wyatt Earp, his great grandnephew who is also named Wyatt Earp, is putting on a show this year that will tell the story of Wyatt Earp’s adventures in the frontier.
The Winds that Struck Pella this morning were caused by a rare meteorological event, called a heat burst. Jim Lee with the National Weather Service explains that a heat burst occurs when a thunderstorm collapses and a dry layer of air heats up as its pulled downward. The burst are common in the high plains, but uncommon in Iowa. Still, they do happen a heat burst in Southwest Iowa last year produced 100 mph winds.
The Pella Police Department planned for severe weather in case it hits during Tulip Time. Lieutenant Shane Cox tells us the safe locations, and about one of his first Tulip Times when severe weather struck.
There won’t be many tulips around during the Tulip Time festival this year, and that doesn’t mean that participants will be short on things to do. But should Tulip Time be moved to an earlier week.
The amount of tourists in town for Tulip Time means extra work for the Pella Police Department. Lieutenant Shane Cox tells us that they will have their reserve Officers around during the festivities.
There won’t be many tulips around during the Tulip Time festival this year, and that doesn’t mean that participants will be short on things to do. But should Tulip Time be moved to an earlier week.
Setup for Tulip Time has begun. Franklin Street between Broadway and Main, along the square, has been closed to traffic to make way for bleachers. The street is closed, but the sidewalk and shops along the closed street are still open.
A group of 5th graders from Pella Christian Grade School toured the Vermeer Windmill last Wednesday to get ready for Tulip Time. They told KNIA/KRLS News what their favorite parts of Tulip Time have been in the past.
The 7th Annual Dutch Baking Competition was held last night at the Pella Historical Village. There were 18 entries for this year’s theme of anything almond.
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