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Appliance Barn to purchase CIVCO property

KALONA The Appliance Barn has a talent for transforming commercial properties. When they moved to their current location on the corner of B Avenue and Hwy 1 in Kalona in 2016, the space had been … more

That Jammin’ Jeep!

WELLMAN/KALONA Odds are good that you’ve seen it around, that gorgeous magenta-pink Jeep cruising across Highway 22 or up Highway 1. You might be wondering who owns it, or perhaps where you can … more

Kalona car wash works toward April reopening

KALONA When Brett Arends bought a package of car washes in Tipton, Blue Grass, Wilton, and Kalona from the previous owner in October 2023, he planned to update them all. What he didn’t plan on … more

Fit to a Model T

KALONA Don Patterson talks to his cars. “It’s not rational for a pastor to do, but yeah, I do,” he admits on an overcast day at the end of January. He won’t, however, concede that … more

Construction season to include major work on 540th Street SW

IOWA CITY Yes, construction season is about to begin and southwest Johnson County is one of the targeted areas. Johnson County Secondary Roads is planning more than $7 million in highway … more

Janet Long’s dance career focus of new exhibit

KALONA “I made it all the way around the world by the time I was 21.   That was what I wanted to do,” Janet Haberman Long says as she sorts through boxes of dance costumes, … more

Hammes Homestead and Consulting joins Kalona Chamber

KALONA The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed their newest member, Hammes Homestead and Consulting, on Friday, March 1.   Owner/founder Megan Hammes joined fellow Chamber members at … more

Keegan Gingerich posts bail

WASHINGTON Following an earlier bond review hearing last month, Keegan Gingerich, 21, of Kalona last week posted a $52,000 bail in the form of a surety bond.  Gingerich, who was … more

Kalona to adopt leaf bag pickup

KALONA “We’d like to make a substantial change to this year, and that is to add curbside bag pickup,” City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh told the Kalona City Council Monday … more

Kalona spring update

KALONA This is a busy time of year, and this year is no exception.   With a taste of some spring-like weather, we wanted to take an opportunity to update and showcase some of the activities … more

El Rincón gives Kalona a taste of Mexico

KALONA El Rincón is Kalona’s very own Mexican corner store, as ‘rincón’ is Spanish for ‘corner.’ The small store, located at 607 B. Ave., Kalona, … more

Dutch Market eyes summer opening

WASHINGTON Construction began November 2023 for a new grocery, bakery, and coffee shop just north of Washington on Hwy 1. Although delays have pushed its anticipated opening date back until … more

Kalona awards $2 million Vista Park contract to C.J. Moyna & Sons

KALONA “That’s huge,” City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh said following the Kalona City Council’s awarding the construction contract for Vista Park Phase 1 to C.J. Moyna & Sons at their … more

Kalona Library’s new director embraces community. . . and costumes

KALONA Olivia Kahler literally grew up in this community. A Mid-Prairie graduate, she’s held jobs at tourist-magnets like Yotty’s Ice Cream and the Kalona Cheese Factory. She’s served on the … more

It’s here! Kalona Fire’s new truck arrives

The Kalona Volunteer Fire Department’s new pumper tanker truck arrived at the station on Thursday, Feb. 22. The much-needed update to the fleet will give Kalona’s firefighters the ability to … more

Photo contest offers students gateway to appreciation, connection, and career

KALONA For middle and high school students attending Pathway, Hillcrest Academy, and Mid-Prairie schools (including the home school), the time has come to get out their cameras and submit photos … more

Bond reduced for Gingerich

WASHINGTON A Bond Review Hearing for Keegan Gingerich, 21, of Kalona, was held on Friday, Feb. 16 at which bond was reduced to $52,000 cash or surety. Bail was originally set for $100,000 cash … more

Free business support available in Washington County, lunchers learn

KALONA Whatever phase their business is in, from starting up to looking for an exit strategy, free business coaching is available to Washington County residents through the end of July 2024, Mary … more

The News takes home six state awards

The staff of The News was delighted and proud to be awarded in six categories of the 2024 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday. Three first place plaques now grace their office: Best Sports … more

Kalona man arrested on stalking, sex charges

KALONA Keegan Gingerich, 21, of Kalona was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1 on five charges, including Class B, C, and D felonies. Bail has been set for $100,000 cash only. Complaints were filed with … more
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