The Knights of Columbus in Pella are launching the 23rd Annual Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, starting Saturday and continuing the effort through August 28th.

Joe Lickteig has organized the fundraiser for several years, and says they are once again raising money for the Pella and Pella Christian Special Education departments, Christian Opportunity Center, Wonder Spelen Miracle Playground, and the Iowa Special Olympics. The Pella Knights of Columbus will once again be collecting donations in front of the Pella Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Fareway. Additionally, Lickteig says they are once again accepting online donations and those through Venmo @PellaKofC12334 and checks written to the Knights of Columbus and mailed to or dropped off at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio will be at the Knights of Columbus Pelethon and Variety Show on Tuesday, August 24th beginning at 1 p.m., with several interviews airing that afternoon featuring local individuals who work for those organizations or have family members with intellectual disabilities. Michael Fries with the Knights says from 4 to 8 p.m. on the 24th, several local entertainers kick off a variety show at the Pella Opera House, with $5 admission further supporting the Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.