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Residents can still donate to local schools and organizations supporting persons with special needs. The Knights of Columbus Pella Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities continues through 5 p.m. today at the Pella Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Fareway stores. Joe Lickteig with the local Knights says all proceeds will benefit special education programs at Pella and Pella Christian schools, Christian Opportunity Center, Iowa Special Olympics, and the Wonder Spelen Playground project. Lickteig says throughout the week, he’s been calling on local businesses to open more opportunities for people with disabilities to find employment as well.