Calendar of events

The Kalona Optimists will host Family Fun Night on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Kalona City Park. The event will feature moon bounces, obstacle courses, a giant slide, kite making, a light meal …

Meet featured artists Mark Robe, Carol Carlson, and Jo Myers-Walker at an Artist Reception celebrating the “Reflections: People, Place & Inner Worlds” exhibit on Friday, Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. at …

St. Joseph's Church of Wellman will serve a Broasted Chicken and Pork Loin Buffet Style Dinner on Sunday, October 4 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Adults $18, children 4-10, $10, three and under free. Indoor seating, handicap accessible, drive-thru available. For free delivery in the town of Wellman; text; Brenna Goode, 319-541-1974 with your name and address. The option to sponsor a delivered meal to a shut-in or family in need is also available.

St. Wenceslaus will host its Fall Dinner on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 E. Davenport St. in Iowa City. The meal will include turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, Czech green beans, sauerkraut, a choice of applesauce or cranberry sauce, a Texas Roadhouse roll and butter, dessert and beverages. Dinner costs $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 4–10. Children under 4 eat free. Kolaches will also be available for purchase while supplies last.

Hills Town & Country will meet on Friday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.,m. at Hills Community Center, 110 Main St.

The Mid-Prairie Council of Churches will host a coat giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9-11 a.m. at Kalona Methodist Church, 302 4th Street, Kalona.

The final Kalona Farmers Market of the 2026 season will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon,  downtown Kalona. A pet costume contest will be a part of this market.

The Riverside History Museum will meet on Monday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Voyage Home Museum.

Lone Tree Fire & Rescue will hold a chicken dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the American Legion. Dine in or carry out.

Enjoy game night at Sharon Center UMC's Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6-8 p.m. Bring a dish to share, dinnerware, and a game, deck of cards, or a puzzle.

Goodwin Dining Center will host a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 223 8th Ave, Wellman. Includes spaghetti, Ceasar salad, garlic bread, and ice …

Caedyn Huston will present "Washington County's WWII Heroes" on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Kalona Historical Village.

The annual Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce banquet will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Wellman Parkside Banquet Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.

The Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Join the Jack o' Lantern Jaunt on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Kalona Historical Village from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Trick or treat, movie, games, bounce house, hot dogs and popcorn.

The Pleasantview Benefit Sale takes place Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.

Trick or Treat for the City of Lone Tree will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Pleasantview Benefit Sale takes place Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.

The Riverside History Museum will meet on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Voyage Home Museum.

Enjoy America250 exhibits and lectures on Veterans Day at the Kalona Historical Village, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.