The City of Kalona, in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is proud to assist with hosting the 1st Annual K-9 Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Vista Park (2285 133rd Street, Kalona) on the multi-purpose fields just east of the splash pad.

This inaugural event is an opportunity for Washington County to come together in support of raising funds for a new K-9 dog for Deputy Hansen.

Like many things today, the cost to purchase, train, and maintain a service dog has increased significantly. With the community’s help, we can ensure the long-term success of this vital law enforcement program. All proceeds will go directly to the K-9 fund, covering not only the purchase of the dog but also veterinary care, local and regional training, and other ongoing expenses associated with maintaining a working K-9 for the Sheriff’s Office.

Ways to Participate:

• Title Sponsor: The Riverside Casino and Golf Resort has stepped up to be the title sponsor for this inaugural event.

• Register a Cornhole Team: $50 – Includes 1 team entry, 2 meal tickets and 2 participant swag bags.

• Become a Sponsor:

o Board Sponsor ($1,000): Custom-made fiberglass board and bag set from Roberts Fiberglass out of Wellman with your logo (yours to keep after the event), logo placement on the event banner, 1 team entry, 2 meal tickets, and 2 swag bags.

o Banner Sponsor ($200 to $400 levels): Includes 1 team entry, 2 meal tickets, and 2 swag bags. Sponsorship level determines banner logo size and whether you receive a branded yard sign displayed during the event.

• Donate Raffle or Silent Auction Items: We’re looking for great items from local sponsors to fill our raffle and auction tables.

• Participate in Skills Events: Fun competitions during the event with prizes open to both participants and the public.

• Lunch: Lunch is provided to all our teams and sponsors and for purchase to the public. While the menu is still a work in progress, we can share that pork burgers grilled onsite that day through a generous donation by Brenneman Pork will be the main item.

The goal is to make this an annual tradition that helps sustain the Washington County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program for years to come.

On Monday night the Kalona City Council directed staff to help support this effort with planning, marketing and use of public parks space; we’re excited to work alongside WCSO to make this inaugural event a success.

Event Details:

• Check-in: 12:30 p.m.

• Follow the event on Facebook: Washington County Sheriff K9 Unit Cornhole Fundraiser

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZ4TX2z92/

• Questions or Business Inquiries:

o Ryan’s cell: 319-936-9354

o Email: rschlabaugh@cityofkalona.org

o Call City Hall at 319-656-2310

If your business or if you personally would like to participate, sponsor, or donate, please contact us, we’d be happy to drop off a flyer and donation form for your consideration.

Let’s come together as a county, have some fun, and help bring a new K-9 team to Washington County!