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Kalona Fall Festival

Kalona celebrated the 49th Annual Fall Festival on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25. more

As rural pharmacies disappear, One to One levels up

KALONA Between 2008 and 2022, almost 14% of Iowa’s pharmacies closed their doors, thanks to pressure from Pharmacy Benefit Managers, big box retailers, and mail order pharmacies. Independent, … more

Kalona medical clinic to join WCHC family

KALONA When Mercy Iowa City hospital filed bankruptcy in late 2023, the fate of the Kalona health clinic, Mercy Family Medicine, was thrown into question. UI Health Care acquired the clinic in … more

89.5 FM now broadcasting from Kalona

KALONA In early March, following the receipt of their FCC license, Mary’s Holy Voice KMHV 89.5 FM, officially began broadcasting from Kalona, bringing Catholic talk radio to the area. To … more

52nd Quilt Show brings visitors from across the country

Attendees come from almost all 48 continental states to see and buy quilts in Kalona at the Quilt Show on April 27 - 29. more

Kalona residents should see lower taxes in FY24-25

KALONA As newly required by state law, the Kalona City Council held dual sessions Monday night, the first a public hearing for the proposed property tax levy for FY24-25, the second their regular … more

Pet of the Week

Midnight is a four year old beauty, currently being cared for at PAWS & More. Because she doesn’t solicit attention from shelter visitors, she gets overlooked! She is shy but when people … more

Mid-Prairie Alumni Awards

Mid-Prairie has proudly announced Alumni Awards for 2023.   The awards will be presented on June 17 at 1 p.m. at Kalona Days, and recipients will ride in the Kalona Days parade at 4 p.m. more

Richmond AmVets connects with veterans, community

If you grew up in or around the tiny town of Richmond, chances are you have probably heard of or been inside the Richmond AmVets Post 107 to enjoy a beer, have a few laughs with friends, or relax … more

Sheriff arrests man for exposing self to Amish

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 60-year-old Hills man on July 14 for exposing himself to an Amish woman.   The incident took place on July 3 on Gable Avenue, Kalona. … more

KCTC, STC and WCTA awarded state broadband grants

The Iowa Department of Management Division of Information Technology announced Oct. 30 that it awarded $148,960,000 as part of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant program. Thirty-nine broadband … more

Father, son win Kalona Days baking contests

On Saturday morning, June 17, judging took place for two Kalona Days baking contests: the pie baking contest, and new this year, the kids’ cookie baking contest.   Elis Vizcarrondo took … more

Kalona P&Z acts on rezoning requests, reviews comprehensive plan update bids

Meeting Oct. 27, the Kalona Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission recommended to the Kalona City Council that it approve a rezoning from A-1 agriculture to R-1 residential six additional large acreage … more

Kalona Fire thanks community

KALONA “We had a very, very good day,” fire chief Jerry Zahradnek said of Kalona Fire’s pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, April 6. Although lines were long, the department cooked as … more

Senior Dining Menus

Goodwin Senior Dining Thursday – Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, strawberry fluff pie Friday – Sloppy joe/bun, cole slaw, potato salad, chocolate chip bar Monday … more

Kalona Public Library

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 3-4 p.m., the library will have a young adult (for ages 13 and up) inflatable Bubble Soccer event at the KCTC grass lot! THE LIBRARY WILL NOT HAVE PROGRAMING IN … more

Parade Trophy Handoff

The Ark School of Dance received the “Bulltown’s Best” traveling trophy for best Kalona Days parade float from 2022 winners BSA Scout Troop 234/Cub Scout Pack 234 on July 20.   … more

Kalona Chamber seeks 5 board nominations

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations to fill five 3-year terms on the board of directors, according to administrative director Tonia Poole.   Incumbent board members up for … more

Kalona loves Kalona Days

The Kalona Days events and parade took place on Saturday, June 18. more
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