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A year ago, Hillcrest Academy announced it would move forward on long-discussed, never acted on plans to add middle school grades to what has been a high school since its founding as Iowa Mennonite …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/23/23 08:00 AM
Luther College announces the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. The list includes 625 students, including Micah Miller of Kalona and Skyler Schneider of Wellman.
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8/23/23 08:00 AM
In honor of their 10-year anniversary, Kalona Brewing Company will be serving a five-course paring dinner on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person, gratuity included, …
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8/23/23 08:00 AM
The Kalona City Council approved the sale of the second side of the city’s Student-Built duplex at their regular meeting on Monday, August 21. The approval followed a public hearing at …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/23/23 08:00 AM
Since 2011, the City of Kalona has annually recognized those individuals and/or organizations that have had a positive impact in making Kalona great. This year we will again be awarding the …
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8/23/23 08:00 AM
Is teaching an individual or a collective enterprise? Our default assumption may be that an individual teacher is responsible for their students’ learning, but research conducted in the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/16/23 12:00 AM
I have experienced one of warmest welcomes I have ever had the pleasure of. I thank you for all the friendly introductions and smiles.
For those I have not had a chance to say …
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8/16/23 12:00 AM
From services attended by somber mourners to laughter-filled celebrations, the nature of how we honor departed loved ones has changed over the decades. Janeth Peterseim reflects on 60 years in the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/10/23 01:52 PM
“This is absolutely amazing, way beyond our expectations,” Claudia Bishop told the crowd gathered under the white tent on Sunday afternoon to witness the unveiling of the new Streetscape …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/10/23 12:00 AM
Wilbur Yoder ('62) retired as the school's ninth principal in 2007 after 33 years of employment at IMS (now Hillcrest Academy). Add that to the four years he was a student, he has impacted the lives …
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8/10/23 12:00 AM
The moment we’ve been anticipating since 2016 is finally here: the streetscape exhibit at the Wahl Museum, a part of the Kalona Historical Village, will officially be revealed next week.
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/2/23 11:52 AM
Wrapping up the 2023 Summer Reading program, local children enjoyed a fun time with foam just outside the Kalona Library on July 28.
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Giovanni Coronel |
8/2/23 10:11 AM
Furnace ductwork is a lot like a giant hamster Habitrail; it consists of lots of tunnels that wind around, down, and through. In fact, if you had a five-year-old mind, you might pop the grill …
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8/2/23 10:00 AM
The Kalona Creamery is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Edgewood Meat Locker to offer their premium artisanal sausages, bacon, and meat sticks in the creamery’s farm store. Area …
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7/31/23 02:05 PM
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 …
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7/26/23 11:04 AM
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. …
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By TJ Rhodes |
7/26/23 11:03 AM
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 …
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7/26/23 10:39 AM
Goodwin Senior Dining
Thursday – Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, strawberry fluff pie
Friday – Sloppy joe/bun, cole slaw, potato salad, chocolate chip bar
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7/26/23 10:38 AM
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.
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/26/23 10:15 AM