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The Washington County Fair is quickly approaching, and one of the longest standing traditions is the crowning of the Washington County Fair Queen. This year marks the 31st year celebration of the …
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7/11/25 08:00 AM
When Paul Roberts (Sharon Center) was in the third grade at country day school, his teacher, Miss Bontrager, asked him to sing a solo in the Christmas program. The idea of singing in front of others …
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Iowa Theatre Artists Company |
7/10/25 10:34 AM
Soon Kalona will be home to a destination space to see and experience the best in appliance and sleep products. The Appliance Barn by Grand Appliance will convert the former CIVCO building into …
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7/5/25 08:00 AM
Ron and Helen Slechta will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 5 with family and friends.
Ron is a native of Denison, Iowa. Helen Bedford Slechta was born in Winnipeg, Canada and …
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7/4/25 08:00 AM
The weekend was hot, humid and windy, but that didn’t stop folks from enjoying Kalona Days on June 20-21. Gusts of wind up to 38 mph made for extraordinary bursts of bubbles at the KCTC lot, and …
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Photos by Cheryl Allen, Tonia Poole, Mark Robe and Ron Slechta |
6/27/25 10:14 AM
Last week, June 16-19, the Kalona Historical Village held the first of two sessions of summer camp, and it was a creative, educational, and fun experience for the graduates of K-5th grade who …
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6/27/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
As the state’s Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig is officially the man behind Choose Iowa, a branding campaign that connects consumers to Iowa produce and food products. And when he …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/27/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
Earlier this year the federal government decided to stop producing pennies once it runs out of blanks. But that doesn’t mean the existing coins are worthless; pennies add up, and when …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/27/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
On Saturday, Olivia Kahler proved that she doesn’t have to raid the liquor cabinet to persuade the Kalona Days baking contest judges. Her Lemon Blueberry Crumble was zero-proof and still …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/27/25 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
A plea agreement has been filed in Washington County District Court in the arson case of Reuven Miller, 39, of Kalona. Miller was arrested in January after allegedly trying to set a …
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By Mary Zielinski |
6/27/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
Change is afoot in downtown Kalona, and if you were focused elsewhere in the first half of the year you may not have noticed the quiet transition taking place on B Avenue next door to El …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Kalona residents used to their “noon whistle” may have gotten a jolt earlier this month when the city’s new tornado sirens were tested on a Wednesday morning. But this is …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
Put on a blindfold and have your co-driver provide verbal guidance on the roadways next time you’re out driving your golf cart, and the City of Kalona probably won’t be very happy with …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
In a relatively short meeting Monday night, the Kalona City Council gave final approval to an updated fireworks ordinance that allows use of fireworks on July 3, July 4, and Dec. 31. …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
Fair skies and 84° set the stage for this year’s Tractorcade on Saturday, June 14. Flags out in honor of Flag Day, both flying from tractors and in yards along the parade route, enhanced the …
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Photos by Allyson Swartzentruber |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
As we approach this weekend’s Kalona Days, I would like to take a moment to thank the Kalona Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers who make Kalona Days possible. This event continues to bring …
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By Ryan Schlabaugh, City Administrator |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
On Saturday, June 14, 36 teams will flood the links at Wellman Golf Club for noon tee-off at the Club’s second Wellman Classic tournament. The 18-hole, 2-person alternate shot features …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/13/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
The Early American Pattern Glass Society will hold its central states regional gathering in Kalona June 20-21. The non-profit group of collectors and dealers has a full weekend of …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/13/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
Exciting changes are in store for The Appliance Barn; one of those, the business announced Monday, is that it has become a member of the Grand Appliance family as of June 1. Owner Brylee …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/6/25 08:00 AM
Photos by The News staff |
5/30/25 08:00 AM
