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The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance held their annual membership meeting Friday. PACE Alliance Executive Director Karen Eischen says the breakfast event highlighted the accomplishments of the PACE Alliance over the past year and looked ahead to the priorities of the PACE Alliance Councils in 2022 and beyond. Additionally, IMPACT award winners were recognized, including:

Business Impact Award: WorkSMART Connector

Community Impact Award: Pella Kiwanis Club

Pella Spotlight Award: Central College Football

Heritage Award: Pella Historical Society & Museums


A special honor was given by the Pella Wellness Consortium posthumously to David Landon for his efforts in the community through Vermeer, the Pella Planning and Zoning Commission, and Career Academy of Pella before his unexpected death last November.