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Besides a small walking and running track, weights, and other fitness machines, the Kalona YMCA also offers senior fitness classes. Large groups of senior citizens have been showing up to these …
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By Brendan Schnoebelen |
7/21/23 04:44 PM
The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to staff the city’s booth at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 10-20. Morning and afternoon shifts available; free entry to …
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7/20/23 03:15 PM
Past Kalona Rotary president Christian Swartzentruber (Relion Insurance) on July 11 handed the president’s gavel over to Matt Brown (CBI Bank), who will serve as club president through …
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By Ron Slechta |
7/20/23 01:19 PM
On Wednesday, July 12, the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley, a realtor team with Lepic-Kroeger Realty. The pair, both Wellman residents, has been serving …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/19/23 04:01 PM
Copper is the oldest kitty currently at PAWS & More. Her adorable habit is to hide in a bed or under a blanket and then poking her head out for petting when someone approaches her. Copper is nine …
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7/19/23 03:56 PM
The Kalona City Council met Monday night to take care of a range of business before moving into closed session to consider property acquisition.
In his report, City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh …
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7/19/23 03:46 PM
When the Encounter Café opened in August 2017, manager Ray Yutzy imagined the new restaurant would gradually ease into its place and purpose. Instead, alert media reporters immediately …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/19/23 01:35 PM
Community leaders gathered July 13 to officially acknowledge the launch of the second Student-Built housing project led by the city of Kalona. Although 12 students from Mid-Prairie, Highland, …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/19/23 10:26 AM
IOWA CITY
The Kalona Regenerative Network (KRN) was awarded a $10,000 grant through the Johnson County Economic Development and Qualify of Life Program.
The grant, which was approved by the …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/13/23 03:41 PM
On Saturday morning, July 15, Kalona will experiment with “Cars & Coffee,” a meet-and-greet near the corner of B Avenue and 5th Street from 8-10 a.m. Those with unique, classic …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/12/23 11:36 AM
The GoodGuys Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals car show drew thousands to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on June 30 – July 2, and the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce was there …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/12/23 11:14 AM
Home schooled Future Problem Solving teams from the area earned recognition at the 2023 International Competition in Amherst, Massachusetts, June 7 - 11. The topic of the competition was …
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7/12/23 10:54 AM
Juggler Luther Bangert impressed kids in the Summer Reading Program at the Kalona Public Library on June 29. Here, he walks backward while juggling three balls.
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Brendan Schnoebelen |
7/5/23 09:32 AM
CS Autobody held an open house/customer appreciation cruise-in on July 1 with muscle cars and street rods on display. L-R: Karla Coblentz, Julie Swartzendruber, Stef Swartzendruber, Jake …
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Warren Ropp |
7/5/23 09:29 AM
The Kalona City Council met briefly via Zoom on Friday, June 30 to close out the fiscal year ending on that date.
In his Administrator’s Report, Ryan Schlabaugh ran through a few …
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7/5/23 09:27 AM
A city’s government is bound to serve its residents, and prior to 2015, the City of Kalona felt it was letting theirs down when it came to opportunities for recreation, socialization, and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/5/23 09:21 AM
On Saturday, June 17 at Kalona Days, attendees viewed the top six entries in two age groups from the Kalona Optimist Club’s annual photo contest and cast votes for those they thought best. …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/28/23 11:17 AM
The Kalona Historical Village kicked off its first week of summer camp June 19-22 for kids who completed grades K-5. The hands-on activities, placed in historical context, provide a …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/28/23 10:56 AM
Dr. Ninja, a veterinarian, reads to a group of eager children at the Kalona Public Library on June 22 as part of the summer reading program. His novel is titled, “Riding With My …
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6/28/23 09:57 AM
Julia Boller of Kalona, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.
Central College recognized 351 …
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6/22/23 09:57 AM
