Kalona Local Pulse

Washington County Board's recent approvals highlight community and grant support for the Sheriff's K9 program:

• Kalona Sales Barn donated $2,000 to...

Washington County Senior Expo connected older adults with essential services like long-term care, home health, and wellness programs.

• Held April 1...

Southeast Iowa's severe weather hit close to home yesterday:

• AccuWeather intercept: Tony Laubach's video shows a tornado spinning near Kalona...

Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) met Wednesday, March 18, at the Washington YMCA for its second meeting of the year.

• Enforcement dates: Washington Police actively monitoring handheld phone use April 6–10 for Iowa’s Hands-Free Law.
• What's banned: Texting,...

Kalona Historical Village launches We the People exhibit for America’s 250th, open all year with Civil War artifacts and local veterans' tales...

Kalona rejects hate after white supremacy pamphlets found around town:

• Sheriff's Office alerted early Friday; materials on Main Street, sidewalks,...

• Spruce Acres Subdivision approved: Board passed Resolution 26-06 for minor plat on Spruce Avenue by Tab and Joy Blake after public hearing.
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Massive turnout at the annual Kalona Fire Department Pancake Day fundraiser, starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, underscores strong community backing for vital local fire services.

Mid-Prairie School District continues to grow, completing several new facilities in recent years to better serve students—including those from Kalona—and the community during a Rotary visit.

Mark your calendars for the 55th Annual Kalona Quilt Show and Sale, celebrating longstanding local craftsmanship Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25 at the Kalona YMCA/Community Center.

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