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Johnson County set to open bidding for planned work on 540th St. SW

IOWA CITY Big changes are coming to portions of 540th Street SW in southwest Johnson County over the next two years. Bidding is expected to be held in September for resurfacing the road … more

Midnight gunfire wakes Lone Tree neighborhood

Property damage in excess of $10,000 was incurred by a Lone Tree neighborhood around midnight Monday, August 15, when shots were fired, hitting residences, garages, and vehicles.   Johnson … more

Hillcrest Academy welcomes 6th Graders for 2023-2024

A year ago, Hillcrest Academy announced it would move forward on long-discussed, never acted on plans to add middle school grades to what has been a high school since its founding as Iowa Mennonite … more

College Honors

Luther College announces the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. The list includes 625 students, including Micah Miller of Kalona and Skyler Schneider of Wellman. more

Kalona Brewing Celebrates 10

In honor of their 10-year anniversary, Kalona Brewing Company will be serving a five-course paring dinner on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.   Tickets are $85 per person, gratuity included, … more

Kalona sells second duplex unit, spends down ARPA funds

The Kalona City Council approved the sale of the second side of the city’s Student-Built duplex at their regular meeting on Monday, August 21.   The approval followed a public hearing at … more

Kalona Community Awards

Since 2011, the City of Kalona has annually recognized those individuals and/or organizations that have had a positive impact in making Kalona great.   This year we will again be awarding the … more

Professional learning communities high priority for Mid-Prairie

Is teaching an individual or a collective enterprise?   Our default assumption may be that an individual teacher is responsible for their students’ learning, but research conducted in the … more

Morgan Dakarian joins The News team

I have experienced one of warmest welcomes I have ever had the pleasure of. I thank you for all the friendly introductions and smiles.   For those I have not had a chance to say … more

A compassionate heart

From services attended by somber mourners to laughter-filled celebrations, the nature of how we honor departed loved ones has changed over the decades. Janeth Peterseim reflects on 60 years in the … more

Streetscape comes to life

“This is absolutely amazing, way beyond our expectations,” Claudia Bishop told the crowd gathered under the white tent on Sunday afternoon to witness the unveiling of the new Streetscape … more

Celebration Hall atrium naming and middle school open house

Wilbur Yoder ('62) retired as the school's ninth principal in 2007 after 33 years of employment at IMS (now Hillcrest Academy). Add that to the four years he was a student, he has impacted the lives … more

Streetscape exhibit grand opening

The moment we’ve been anticipating since 2016 is finally here: the streetscape exhibit at the Wahl Museum, a part of the Kalona Historical Village, will officially be revealed next week. … more

The Joy of Foam

Wrapping up the 2023 Summer Reading program, local children enjoyed a fun time with foam just outside the Kalona Library on July 28. more

The Storytellers

Furnace ductwork is a lot like a giant hamster Habitrail; it consists of lots of tunnels that wind around, down, and through.   In fact, if you had a five-year-old mind, you might pop the grill … more

Kalona Creamery now offering Edgewood Meat Locker’s locally-sourced bratwursts and bacon

The Kalona Creamery is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Edgewood Meat Locker to offer their premium artisanal sausages, bacon, and meat sticks in the creamery’s farm store. Area … more

Kalona Chamber seeks 5 board nominations

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations to fill five 3-year terms on the board of directors, according to administrative director Tonia Poole.   Incumbent board members up for … more

Parade Trophy Handoff

The Ark School of Dance received the “Bulltown’s Best” traveling trophy for best Kalona Days parade float from 2022 winners BSA Scout Troop 234/Cub Scout Pack 234 on July 20.   … more

Kalona Public Library

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 3-4 p.m., the library will have a young adult (for ages 13 and up) inflatable Bubble Soccer event at the KCTC grass lot! THE LIBRARY WILL NOT HAVE PROGRAMING IN … more
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