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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

CS Autobody Cruise-In

CS Autobody held an open house/customer appreciation cruise-in on July 1 with muscle cars and street rods on display.   L-R: Karla Coblentz, Julie Swartzendruber, Stef Swartzendruber, Jake … more

Kalona closes out fiscal year 23

The Kalona City Council met briefly via Zoom on Friday, June 30 to close out the fiscal year ending on that date.   In his Administrator’s Report, Ryan Schlabaugh ran through a few … more

‘If we work together, we can get a lot more done’

A city’s government is bound to serve its residents, and prior to 2015, the City of Kalona felt it was letting theirs down when it came to opportunities for recreation, socialization, and … more

Optimist photo contest results, display locations

On Saturday, June 17 at Kalona Days, attendees viewed the top six entries in two age groups from the Kalona Optimist Club’s annual photo contest and cast votes for those they thought best. … more

Kids learn hands-on skills at Village summer camp

The Kalona Historical Village kicked off its first week of summer camp June 19-22 for kids who completed grades K-5.   The hands-on activities, placed in historical context, provide a … more

Kalona Summer Reading Program

Dr. Ninja, a veterinarian, reads to a group of eager children at the Kalona Public Library on June 22 as part of the summer reading program.   His novel is titled, “Riding With My … more

Deans List

Julia Boller of Kalona, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Central College recognized 351 … more

Father, son win Kalona Days baking contests

On Saturday morning, June 17, judging took place for two Kalona Days baking contests: the pie baking contest, and new this year, the kids’ cookie baking contest.   Elis Vizcarrondo took … more

Reptiles kickoff Kalona’s summer reading program

The Kalona Public Library kicked off its summer reading program June 13 with a reptile open house brought to the library by Mr. Josh of Tribal Exoticz.   The family-friendly evening event marks … more

Barn quilts add curb appeal to Little Free Libraries

It’s hard to miss the Little Free Libraries that have popped up around communities since 2009.   A painted wood box with a shelf or two behind a windowed front door, these little dwellings … more

Sunny outlook for City of Kalona

Summer is off to a good start in the City of Kalona, according to the City Administrator’s report.   At their regular meeting June 19, Ryan Schlabaugh listed for the City Council many … more

Meet Craig Spitzer, Little Free Librarian

What sort of person makes the effort to buy and maintain a Little Free Library?   For Kalona resident and city council member Craig Spitzer, the motivation comes from a love of reading and a … more

Meet Kalona Brewing Company’s new head chef

Daniel Peterson wasn’t actually looking for a new full-time job.   He had been happily serving up fare such as elk, bison, and trout at lodges and resorts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the … more

Kalona Days

Pie Winners Grand Champion: Mary Hershberger with her Apple Pie 1st Runner-Up: Amy Allen with Grandma Opal’s Apple Pie 2nd Runner-Up: Ellis Vizcarrando with his Strawberry Mango … more
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