The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance donated $5,150 to the Pella Police Department K-9 fundraiser. Golf Committee Chair Tim Te Grootenhuis says this year’s CADDYSHACK themed golf event with an extra purpose in mind – to give back to those who protect and secure the safety of the community, which has become a traditional part of the annual outing.

Golfers and sponsors raised the funds to assist in the purchase of a K9 Unit, which includes both the equipped vehicle and the trained dog. Captain Paul Haase says the Pella Police K9 will be trained to find lost children and people in distress, tracking criminal suspects, school, church and resident facility meet and greets, and Narcotics detection. The total cost is $75,000.

“It was an honor to raise money for the Pella Police Department. The K9 Unit will be a great addition,” Te Grootenhuis says.

The PACE Alliance golf event brought together a record 134 members/golfers, 30 sponsors, 29 volunteers and members of the Central Golf Team for a day of business on the golf course while raising funds to support ongoing PACE Alliance initiatives.