Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States, with a population of 10,464 at the time of the 2020 U.S.

In 1847, 800 Dutch immigrants led by Dominee (Minister) Hendrik "Henry" P. Scholte settled the area known as Pella.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.73 square miles (22.61 km2), all land.

The Vermeer Mill grinds wheat into flour using only wind power and is the tallest working windmill in the United States.

The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings.

A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to shops, restaurants, a hostelry, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge.

On June 28, 2011, Sarah Palin visited the opera house for the premiere of The Undefeated, a documentary about her role in Alaska politics and rise to national attention.

[10] The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage.

It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades.

A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival.

In April 2011, Forbes rated Pella as third on its list of "The Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck."

[citation needed] A few miles to the west is Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest reservoir,[13] a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing.