A retiring Pella Police Department officer was given a final salute and an open house as his 27 year career ended this past week.

On Monday, a radio call was issued to wish Senior Officer Tim Donelson well on his way into retirement.

During an open house Friday, Pella Police Chief Shane McSheehy also honorarily promoted Donelson to the role of sergeant before he turned in his badge.

Hear Donelson reflect on his career on the Let’s Talk Pella podcast.