Agriculture took over Central Park in Pella Thursday with Ag in the City, highlighting the industry with a variety of activities and displays throughout the downtown. On the Tulip Toren stage, the chicken pageant kicked off entertainment, followed by the Lil’ Miss Firecracker and Mr. America contest. This year’s winners were Waylon McGuire and Evelyn DeHaan.

Several farm implements were on display on Washington, Franklin, and Main Streets, the Marion County Cattlemen brought back their booth, and the Pella FFA hosted a petting zoo, among other activities.

The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio is broadcasting from every Thursdays in Pella this summer. Next week’s theme is “Funk n’ Junk.”