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Washington County Fair kicks off with Queen Contest

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 … more

ONLY PAUL Presented at Celebration Hall on July 12

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 … more

The Appliance Barn by Grand Appliance to host groundbreaking celebration

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 … more

Ron and Helen Slechta to celebrate 50th anniversary

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 … more

Kalona Days 2025

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 … more

Summer Camp at Kalona Historical Village

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 … more

Sec. Naig chooses cheese curds in Kalona

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 … more

Got pennies? Marg will walk for them

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 … more

Olivia Kahler returns as Kalona Days pie champion

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 … more

Plea agreement filed in arson case

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 … more

Humble Roots Beauty Lounge celebrates grand opening

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 … more

New WaCo tornado sirens test on first Wednesdays

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 … more

Try the maze or bake a pie that slays: its time again for Kalona Days

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 … more

Kalona ‘reluctantly’ updates fireworks ordinance

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. … more

Kalona Tractorcade

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 … more

Kalona Community Update

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 … more

2nd Annual Wellman Classic marks 100-year anniversary

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 … more

Kalona to host Early American Pattern Glass Society June 20-21

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 … more

Grand Appliance announces purchase of The Appliance Barn

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 … more

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