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Documenting (a healthy) reality

Kalona                   Most people know of and have seen a documentary at least once in their lifetime. … more

Kalona Bluegrass Festival

Strong storms, high winds sweep area

High winds were the primary threat Monday night as a line of strong storms swept across eastern Iowa. Locally, 55 mph winds were recorded at 6 p.m., pushing temperatures that reached 91 two hours … more

Want to write a book? Jan Hochstetler shares process with Kalona Rotary

KALONA “I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to write a book,” Jan Hochstetler said, standing before Kalona Rotary Club members in the basement of CBI Bank on Tuesday, July 9. … more

The Refined Collective’s Grand Opening

Minutes before The Refined Collective’s Grand Opening at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 12, Kalona Chamber members joined Sheryl Hoyt and her family for the ribbon cutting on Kalona’s newest retail … more

Kalona council holds quick session amid storms

KALONA As thunder rumbled and rain pelted windows Monday night, Kalona City Council members met via conference call from their individual safe spaces. City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh said that … more

Iowa Organic Assn to hold Field Day at KHV July 25

Farmers, producers, consumers, and anyone interested in connecting with Iowa’s organic community and learning more about organic dairy production are encouraged to join the Iowa Organic … more

Fixmer-Oraiz rejects JoCo jail assessment: ‘It is people in cages’

IOWA CITY A needs assessment report from Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering of Iowa City calls for up to 140 beds to be a part of a new Johnson County jail. Johnson County … more

Kalona Historical Village offers building naming opportunities

KALONA As part of their fundraising efforts, the Kalona Historical Society is now offering benefactors title sponsorship opportunities at the Kalona Historical Village. For a set donation, naming … more

Camp crafts: not just for kids anymore

KALONA Every year, the Kalona Historical Village hosts two sessions of a week-long day camp for kids where hands-on activities take center stage. This year’s camp sessions took place June 17-20 … more

Come on in! Pleasantview to host ‘Parade of Apartments’

KALONA We all have access to beautiful, glossy home and interiors magazines that show us an idealized version of daily living. With professional help from interior designers and stylists, any … more

‘You may have to eat one’: Kalona makes chicken exception

KALONA Kim Droz-Leaton had been quietly keeping chickens for years without incident. Then she shared her love of Americanas and guineafowl with readers of The News, and days after the May 16 issue … more

Trial date set for Keegan Gingerich

WASHINGTON A pretrial conference was held for Keegan Gingerich on June 21, the result of which was the setting of another pretrial conference for August 22 at 9:15 a.m. and a jury trial date of … more

This time around, Johnson County Fair receives thumbs up signal

IOWA CITY A presentation by two officers representing the Johnson County Agricultural Association produced positive vibes from members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its June 26 … more

Complaint leads to investigation of 3 Mid-Prairie administrators

WELLMAN The Mid-Prairie school board met for a two-hour closed session Monday night in response to notification that the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) “found probable cause to … more

Kalona Days 2024

KALONA Kalona Days kicked off Friday, June 21, continuing throughout Saturday, June 22, with fun activities such as the fun run, tractor pedal pull, pie contest, pickleball tournament, bike … more

Trillsner Pilsner: The official beer of TrekFest 39

KALONA If you’re a Trekkie, the name of Kalona Brewing Company’s special edition beer, brewed specifically for TrekFest 39 this weekend in Riverside, will make sense to you. For everyone else, … more

All eyes on the future

KALONA Hillcrest Academy experimented with a sixth grade program last school year, introducing a class of students who will end up being great ambassadors for the program. That is because next … more

‘It’s a passion, it’s a labor of love’

KALONA Rigid things snap when faced with an opposing force. Flexible things bend and recover. For Bruce Lee, a philosopher as well as martial artist, water was a most apt metaphor for that … more

Tee up for Kalona Days this weekend

KALONA Kalona Days returns this Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, for the summer fun we look forward to all year. Headlining what’s new: indoor mini golf at the Kalona Public Library and … more
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