Pella is taking part in Governor Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative by holding a “Start Somewhere Walk” next week. The goal of the walk is to raise awareness for improving diet and exercise habits. Volunteers are needed to help put on the walk. As part of the Intiative and walk, ten communities in Iowa will be selected as blue zone areas. Wellmark will donate funds to those areas to help put wellness programs in place in those areas. If you’d like to donate your time to the cause, contact the Pella Chamber of Commerce office at 628-2626, the Pella Hy-vee at 628-1590 or the Pella Fareway at 628-9995.