Pella

American

[pel-uh] / ˈpɛl ə /

noun

a ruined city in N Greece, NW of Salonika: the capital of ancient Macedonia; birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Pella British

/ ˈpɛlə /

noun

an ancient city in N Greece: the capital of Macedonia under Philip II

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And this is not just Iowa, but Pella, Iowa, one of the safest cities in the state.

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There is an annual tulip festival that celebrates Pella’s Dutch heritage.

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In 2010, Pella set the world record for the largest clog dance, with 2,600 people showing up to dance in wooden shoes.

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Everything and everyone has their place in Pella.

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Esveld is 73, and her friends are all in their 70s, except for Jen Lily, who helped organize the Pella protest.

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