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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

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

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

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

Bluegrass Festival

The Kalona Bluegrass Festival was held on July 22. more

Kalona Road Closures

The week of July 31 the Mid-Prairie School District will have contractor crews onsite to tie into the 6th Street water main for fire suppression for East Elementary School.  While … more

Growth on the Horizon for Pleasantview

For anyone who has driven near (or on) the Pleasantview campus in the past year, changes have obviously taken place, with more yet to come. Built in 1957 with the first resident moving in the … more

YMCA provides enriching senior classes

Besides a small walking and running track, weights, and other fitness machines, the Kalona YMCA also offers senior fitness classes. Large groups of senior citizens have been showing up to these … more

State Fair Volunteers Needed

The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to staff the city’s booth at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 10-20.   Morning and afternoon shifts available; free entry to … more

New Rotary Club President

Past Kalona Rotary president Christian Swartzentruber   (Relion Insurance) on July 11 handed the president’s gavel over to Matt Brown (CBI Bank), who will serve as club president through … more

Realtors Jessica Yoder, Sarah Bigley join Kalona Chamber

On Wednesday, July 12, the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley, a realtor team with Lepic-Kroeger Realty.   The pair, both Wellman residents, has been serving … more

Pet of the Week

Copper is the oldest kitty currently at PAWS & More. Her adorable habit is to hide in a bed or under a blanket and then poking her head out for petting when someone approaches her. Copper is nine … more

What’s in a name? Kalona council considers process

The Kalona City Council met Monday night to take care of a range of business before moving into closed session to consider property acquisition. In his report, City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh … more

Encounter Café expands, appreciates community’s support

When the Encounter Café opened in August 2017, manager Ray Yutzy imagined the new restaurant would gradually ease into its place and purpose.   Instead, alert media reporters immediately … more

Community officially marks start of second Student-Built housing project

Community leaders gathered July 13 to officially acknowledge the launch of the second Student-Built housing project led by the city of Kalona.   Although 12 students from Mid-Prairie, Highland, … more

Kalona Regenerative Network lands $10k grant from Johnson County

IOWA CITY The Kalona Regenerative Network (KRN) was awarded a $10,000 grant through the Johnson County Economic Development and Qualify of Life Program. The grant, which was approved by the … more

Classic cars, hot breakfast in Kalona July 15

On Saturday morning, July 15, Kalona will experiment with “Cars & Coffee,” a meet-and-greet near the corner of B Avenue and 5th Street from 8-10 a.m.   Those with unique, classic … more

Kalona area represented at GoodGuys car show in Des Moines

The GoodGuys Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals car show drew thousands to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on June 30 – July 2, and the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce was there … more

Future Problem Solvers

Home schooled Future Problem Solving teams from the area earned recognition at the 2023 International Competition in Amherst, Massachusetts, June 7 - 11.  The topic of the competition was … more

Juggling at Kalona Library

Juggler Luther Bangert impressed kids in the Summer Reading Program at the Kalona Public Library on June 29.   Here, he walks backward while juggling three balls. more
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