The Pella Knights of Columbus 25th Annual Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities concluded Wednesday with a seven-hour Pellathon at St. Mary’s Church. Members of the organization aimed to make 1,000 calls to community businesses and residents to raise funds for the special education departments at Pella and Pella Christian Schools, Christian Opportunity Center, 818 Forward with Faith, and the Iowa Special Olympics. As of 8 p.m., Joe Lickteig with the Knights says nearly $45,000 had been raised with several voicemails left and more donations expected. The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio was there to interview individuals with the organizations impacted by the annual fundraiser. Donations can still be made here.