Agreement for Watershed Group Nearly Complete
A document making participation in the English River Watershed Management Authority official, is expected to be completed this week. Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh says slight changes have...
View ArticleRoad Work in Kalona Proposed
A road project for later this year was presented to the Kalona City Council at their last meeting.Ryan Schlabaugh, City Administrator, says the proposed work includes resurfacing 7th and 8th Street,...
View ArticleBulls Eye Extravaganza
After a stop at the Iowa Summer Games last weekend, archer Matt Stutzman will be closer to his hometown of Kalona this weekend. The Paralympic silver medalist will be at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite...
View ArticleImprovements to Kalona City Park Ongoing
Improvements, part of a larger project, have been made to the Kalona City Park. The park’s basketball court has been resurfaced and new hoops were installed recently for around $7,200. According to...
View ArticleNominees for Community Awards Being Accepted
Preparations for Kalona’s Downtown Celebration are ongoing, and residents are now being asked for their help. Ryan Schlabaugh, City Administrator, says they recognized community members last year, and...
View ArticleNominees for Community Awards Being Accepted
Preparations for Kalona’s Downtown Celebration are ongoing, and residents are now being asked for their help. Ryan Schlabaugh, City Administrator, says they recognized community members last year, and...
View ArticleBook about Kalona Man and His Non-Profit Now Available
A book focused on a Kalona man, his non-profit, and the need for safe drinking water in Haiti is now available. According to Willis Miller, he and Ken Grimm started Water for Life 30 years ago. He...
View ArticleNext Step for English River Watershed Group Begins
A 28-E agreement for a watershed coalition is being sent to towns, counties, and soil conservation groups today for their consideration. Ryan Schlabaugh, Kalona City Administrator, says he and another...
View ArticleImprovements at Sharon Hill Proposed
Preliminary designs for improvements to Sharon Hill Cemetery have been put together. According to Kalona City Administrator, Ryan Schlabaugh, the project would include rehabilitating the original rod...
View ArticleMembership in Watershed Group to be Considered
A resolution is on the Kalona City Council agenda for tomorrow night that would confirm their membership in a watershed coalition. The resolution is to adopt the 28-E Agreement with the English River...
View ArticleKalona Made Products Available at Iowa State Fair
Those heading to the state fair should keep an eye out for Kalona’s booth. According to Norma Yoder, with the Kalona Chamber of Commerce, they’ve had a booth in the Varied Industries Building for the...
View ArticleKalona Council Approves Design Work for Community Building
Mid-Prairie School District and the City of Kalona will soon learn the financial benefits of having a shared building. At Monday’s City Council meeting, a conceptual architectural contract with Martin...
View ArticleEngineer Chosen for Kalona Sewer Improvement Project
Engineering work for sanitary sewer improvements in Kalona will begin soon. Garden & Associates out of Oskaloosa has been chosen by the city council to do the work for around $125,000. According to...
View ArticleFiling Period for Kalona City Council Begins Later this Month
Those looking to run for Kalona City Council will be able to get into the race later this month. The necessary paperwork will need to be turned in between August 26th and September 19th to the Kalona...
View ArticleKalona Applying for DNR Grant
The application for an Iowa DNR Resource Enhancement Grant was recently approved by the Kalona City Council. The $75,000 would be used to install a 3/4 mile concrete trail around the park. It would...
View ArticleAnother Great Year at State Fair for Kalona
Great weather and lots of foot traffic has made for a good year at the State Fair for the Kalona booth. Norma Yoder, with the Kalona Chamber of Commerce, says they’ve been busy with purchases and...
View ArticleTemporary Board for Watershed Coalition Formed
A temporary board has been appointed for the English River Watershed Management Authority. According to Kalona City Administrator, Ryan Schlabaugh, who helped form the group, seven officers were...
View ArticleKalona Residents to Receive Recognition This Weekend
A handful of residents and an organization will receive awards in Kalona this weekend. The award ceremony is scheduled for 6 Saturday afternoon, during the Kalona Downtown Celebration. The awards are...
View ArticleKalona City Council Looking for Replacement
The hopes are to have a new council member appointed at the next Kalona City Council meeting. The person selected will serve the rest of David Bentley’s term, which ends this year. Bentley resigned...
View ArticleFrom Pets to Zoo Animals
Animals you won’t usually find in southeast Iowa will be available for purchase in Kalona tomorrow. The Kalona Sales Barn is hosting their Exotic Animal Sale, something they do only a few times a year....
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