Kalona Local Pulse

Community Events

• 🔥 50-Year Time Capsules Opening: Kalona's 1976 bicentennial time capsule under a marked rock near City Park flagpole is...

Iowa House Republicans eye $1.4M AI tool from Tyler Technologies to analyze all 99 counties—including Washington County—and major school districts for...

Washington Police seek public help to locate missing juvenile Tegan Turner, 14, last seen at home around 11:15 AM Sunday.

• Description: 5'6", 108...

Community backs local FFA students with today's Taco Tuesday dinner and upcoming plant sale.

• Features Washington FFA members Emma Alderton,...

Hillcrest Academy Ravens launch their seasons with high-stakes local battles:

• Boys soccer at Washington Demons (1-0 after 3-2 win over Columbus):...

• Swift action: Emergency crews extinguished an exterior fire at the KCII Radio tower on West 5th Street around 7 a.m. Monday.
• Team response:...

Local history alert: 1976 bicentennial time capsules in Kalona and Wellman are set to open this year, offering a glimpse into what mattered most back...

Iowa DOT alerts locals to scam texts claiming unpaid violations from "DOT" or "DMV".

• Texts push phishing links for personal/financial info; DOT...

Quick Recap

• Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley from Kalona Realty discussed the Washington Public Library Foundation's upcoming Spelling Bee and...

• Community fundraiser: Alisha Davis from Washington Public Library Foundation discusses the upcoming Spelling Bee and Silent Auction for the new...

Spring sports heat up in Washington County as boys and girls golf teams tee off.

• Girls host SEC meet at home under new coach Brandon Long...

• NW winds 15-20mph with gusts, feels chillier (34° Cedar Rapids) – bundle up for outdoor plans.
• Sunny over Washington/Kalona area, highs 51°...

At the March 18th City Council meeting, police detailed a $300,000 modernization plan for facilities.

• Evidence security: Electronic cipher locks...

Key items for Tuesday's Washington County Supervisors meeting:

• County fund disbursement resolution for discussion/approval
• 28E agreement with PAWS...

Kalona Storm Damage

• 🔥 Historic Building Hit: A severe storm damaged a 1910 building housing The Vintage Society in Kalona, with owner Alayanna...

Kalona residents: Don't miss the City Council Meeting on April 2, 2026 at 114 W Sycamore St – your chance to engage in local government!

• Heifer highs today: 30 head (816 lbs) at $440.91, 71 head (815 lbs) at $408.22 from Bowman, ND.
• Steer action strong: 62 head (807 lbs) at $372.50,...

Kalona's historic hit: Severe storm shattered a 1910 original window at The Vintage Society, leaving owner Alayanna Schwartz heartbroken but...

Iowa AG Brenna Bird visited Washington County Hospital to address key local healthcare challenges:

• Workplace violence, opioid abuse, mental health
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Boost for local youth sports: Washington Demons girls soccer gets second chance Monday at Oskaloosa (5 p.m.).

• Returning star: Senior Angeline...