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Longtime Hillcrest coach Dwight Gingerich headed for Goshen College as AD and coach

KALONA Dwight Gingerich , the longtime boys basketball coach and school principal at Hillcrest Academy, will return to Goshen as director of athletics and head men’s basketball coach, … more

Going for Seconds

Southtown water plant passes inspection ‘with flying colors’

KALONA If Southtown residents have been eyeing their drinking water with skepticism since receiving a letter from the City of Kalona in late April, they can rest easy. The issues that led to … more

Behind the Banner: Robert Kallaus, Army

KALONA Although he hasn’t walked the streets of Kalona for over 30 years, you may recognize his name: Robert (Bob) Kallaus was publisher of The Kalona News from 1969 to 1992. Ask current … more

Kalona celebrates grand opening of Vista Ridge Park

The splash pad was turned on Saturday, but there were no eager splashers as the morning of May 3 was a cool, cloudy 56°. But that didn’t stop the Kalona community from celebrating the official … more

Kalona council approves first reading of water, sewer rate hikes

KALONA Higher water and sewer rates are planned to take effect for Kalona residents starting July 1; the Kalona City Council approved first readings of those ordinances at their regular meeting … more

Kalona Optimist Essay Contest Winners

The Optimists of Kalona announced the winners of the Optimist International Club 2024-2025 Essay Contest on May 1. First place winner Adrian Sanchez Reyes received a $500 scholarship; second place … more

Creamery Coffee prepares for grand opening May 1

By Cheryl Allen The News KALONA Maris Ebersole slides The Betsy across the counter to me and I take a sip. And then another. “Wow, that is yummy,” I say. “I can see drinking one of … more

Sen. Grassley discusses tariffs at respectful Rotary meeting

KALONA Although Senator Chuck Grassley faced rowdy and contentious groups at town hall meetings in the days before and after spending an hour with the Kalona Rotary on Tuesday, April 22, the … more

Kalona Horseshoe cycling race to return for second year

The Kalona Horseshoe gravel race is set to roll out from the Kalona Historical Village on Saturday, May 10, bringing 150-200 cyclists from across the region to experience Kalona’s scenic gravel … more

KCTC celebrates successes, looks to future growth

Telecommunications provider Kalona Cooperative Technology Company (KCTC) celebrated a year of significant achievements and outline its vision for the future at its annual meeting on April 22. The … more

Vista Ridge Park Grand Opening set for May 3

The Kalona City Council is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Vista Ridge Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with a short program … more

54th Annual Kalona Quilt Show

KVH Pulled Pork Dinner

Well over 300 people enjoyed meals of pulled pork, green beans, cheesy potatoes, and dessert at the Kalona Historical Village Friday, making the fundraiser a resounding success. These noon-hour … more

Demolition today, full-service restaurant tomorrow

A fresh chapter begins in Kalona as demolition officially starts on the former BP gas station and Hard Luck Café site off Hwy 1 to make way for the Dutch Country Table, a brand-new full-service … more

Kalona carriage driving team wins prestigious Edinburg Prize

KALONA The first Fell pony bred and raised in North America to win the Edinburg Prize for Driving lives right here in Kalona. DreamHayven Irish Rose, or Rose, as owners Thomas and Jeanette Marsh … more

Gospel Light Easter Walk

An outdoor market in Old Jerusalem came to life on Good Friday, April 18, at Gospel Light Fellowship’s Easter Walk. more

Kalona Easter Egg Hunt

A cool, 48° morning greeted egg hunters in Kalona on Saturday, but that didn’t stop kids from throwing jackets over their Easter best to find treasure at the Kalona Historical Village. Toting … more

Revised duties, updated salaries for Kalona city staff

KALONA Those on the City of Kalona’s payroll were a focal point for the city council Monday night, as the city reconfigures the Public Works staff, adjusts duties for office staff, and bumps up … more

Contemplating a move? New REALTOR© understands the art of the fresh start

KALONA Peak season for buying and selling homes spans from March to June, with pleasant temperatures, a break between school years, and maybe a little extra dough in the pocket from tax refunds … more
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