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64th Annual Benefit Sale for Pleasantview Home
Back in 1956 the Kalona community was preparing for a new “home for the aged,” as it was described by local church leaders. The need for elderly care was evident, and to prepare for such a facility, a Benefit Sale was held to raise funds for the organization which...
Enjoy the fun entertainment, delicious foods, crafts at the Kalona Fall Festival Sept. 27-28
Bring your family and friends to Kalona Sept. 27 and 28 for the Kalona Fall Festival, which has special activities, food and crafts to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kalona Historical Society. Gates open at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and will be open until 9...
Kalona Sales Barn lists weekly sales, Draft Horse sales
The Kalona Sales Barn attracts buyers and sellers from throughout the Midwest to its weekly and monthly horse auctions and from throughout the United States and Canada for its semi-annual Draft Horse sale. Monthly Horses sale The Kalona Sales Barn has a horse sale the...
Shawn Powell of SE Iowa Insurance buys Hochstedler Insurance, keeps staff
With the change of ownership at a Kalona insurance agency, the name has been changed from Hochstedler Insurance Agency, to Southeast Iowa Insurance Services, but the staff remains the same. Shawn Powell, owner of Southeast Iowa Insurance, headquartered in Wellman for...
Kalona Chocolates marks 10th year with new products
At the suggestion of customers, Kalona Chocolates has added several new chocolates as well as updates in the packaging of their products. The newest items are chocolate covered orange peels and chocolate and coconut almonds clusters, which have been very popular since...
26th Annual Gospel Sing set for Aug. 23-25
The 26th Annual Kalona Gospel Sing August 23-25 at Windmill Ridge Campground, 2114 140th Street, south of Kalona will feature gospel groups from throughout the Midwest, according to organizer Jim Yoder. You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs. ...
Ethel’s Gourmet Kitchen B & B offers quiet country rest, delicious breakfast
If you are looking for a quiet place for an overnight stay and a delicious breakfast, you will want to stay at Ethel’s Gourmet Kitchen Bed and Breakfast, a short distance north of Kalona. Ethel’s B&B features two comfortable guest rooms as well as a large family...
Boxcar Treasures owners bring new enthusiasm in antiques to Kalona
Boxcar Treasures, Antiques/Crafts/Collectibles, has opened its third store in the former Kalona Antique building at location, 211 4th Street, Kalona. You can also find Boxcar Treasures in Washington and Ainsworth. Owners Carol Riggan of Riverside and Jodie Schimke of...
Easton to speak on SEO at Chamber Luncheon
Bill Easton, the founder of Easton Design, a digital marketing and web design agency in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, will be the featured speaker at the Kalona Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Monday, July 29. Members and non-members are asked to RSVP online....
Enjoy a weekend of fun & singing at annual Bluegrass Festival July 19-21
Put your worries aside and prepare yourself for a weekend of fun picking and singing bluegrass music at the annual Kalona Bluegrass Festival July 19, 20 and 21 at the Windmill Ridge Campground south of Kalona. Paul and Julie Roberts, Bob and Kristie Black and James...