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Life is good at Pleasantview

KALONA Pleasantview has a problem. More than one, actually. If you have friends or family members living in the community, you may have noticed it. You call, wanting to schedule a visit, … more

Optimists support Archery Club

Kalona Optimist President Ron Slechta on Nov. 16 presents a Check to Casey Peck and Jeremy Statler of the Golden Hawk Archery Club. The check is to help with supplies and training for over 100 … more

Saying goodbye to Raven's Nest Antiques

At the end of November, Raven’s Nest Antiques & More, located at 433 B Ave, Kalona, will close its doors as owners Bob and Jeanne Hicola look forward to retirement. “It was a … more

Impact of tourism topic of business lunch

How much tax would you owe to the State of Iowa without tourism dollars? Chelsea Lerud of Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) asked this question of area business owners and community members … more

Kalona resident Larry Geno reflects on over 26-year Military career

When you hear that someone had a career in the military, serving during conflicts in both Vietnam and Iraq, you might imagine a certain kind of experience.   However, for Kalona resident Larry … more

Mid-Prairie bond measure passes; Riverside councilperson loses seat to newcomer

KALONA Final results are in from Nov. 7’s school board and city council elections, although all results are unofficial until canvass. Locally, all but one incumbent kept their seats, and all … more

Sinclair Tractor collecting cold weather gear for students through Dec. 15

KALONA At the end of last week, the staff at Sinclair Tractor in Kalona unboxed a brand-new Christmas tree for their front window display. Last year their “Giving Tree” became so laden with … more

MCC meat canning event returns Dec. 7 & 8

KALONA The Mennonite Central Committee’s mobile canning trailer will once again roll into Kalona next month, ready for volunteers to get to work canning meat that will provide relief to people … more

Kalona council approves changes to YMCA 24/7 access areas, rates

KALONA YMCA membership dues took top priority for the Kalona City Council Monday night, with YMCA of Washington County CEO Amy Schulte in attendance to explain the significance of proposed … more

Jack o'Lantern Jaunt at the Kalona Historical Village

Kids dressed up and had a great time participating in a range of activities at the Kalona Historical Village on Halloween night, including trick or treating at the historical buildings, which were … more

Kalona P&Z acts on rezoning requests, reviews comprehensive plan update bids

Meeting Oct. 27, the Kalona Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission recommended to the Kalona City Council that it approve a rezoning from A-1 agriculture to R-1 residential six additional large acreage … more

Kalona's second Student-Built home a reality

Two new homeowners accepted housekeys with black horse-and-buggy shaped fobs on Saturday morning, marking the completion of Kalona’s second Student-Built housing project and the beginning of a new … more

Kalona Realty welcomes Jessica Yoder & Sarah Bigley

They’ve been trusted local realtors for years, but technically they’ve worked out of Iowa City. Until now. On Friday, Oct. 27, Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley officially joined Kalona Realty … more

Pleasantview Benefit this Friday and Saturday

Where will you spend your Friday evening and Saturday morning this week? A great option is the 66th annual Benefit Sale, to be held on the campus of Hillcrest Academy. It all begins at 4:30 p.m. … more

KCTC, STC and WCTA awarded state broadband grants

The Iowa Department of Management Division of Information Technology announced Oct. 30 that it awarded $148,960,000 as part of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant program. Thirty-nine broadband … more

LL Pelling wins contract for road work in Frytown, Hills

IOWA CITY LL Pelling, an asphalt and highway construction company located in North Liberty, has been selected for crack sealing projects that include 500th Street SW, west of Frytown, and 520th … more

The News appoints online and social media editor

The News is expanding its online staff with the naming of Paul Bowker as editor of online content and social media. Bowker began with The News as Sports Editor in July 2020, and is currently … more

Development underway at Southtown Recreational Area

Chamber recognizes volunteers, committees at annual banquet

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce recognized all the volunteers, including committee members, at the annual banquet at the Wooden Wheel Vineyards and Winery, rural Keota, on Oct. 17. Due to other … more

Pleasantview Benefit: A Community Event

A spirit of giving, good food, meeting friends, live music, sweets, and a great collection of hand-made and donated items: that is the Pleasantview Benefit! We say it is where you experience the … more
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