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Landscaping, interior changes at Dutch Country Inn designed to improve guests experience
If you have driven by the Dutch Country Inn at the intersection of Highway 1 and 22, you have no doubt noticed the impressive landscaping in front of the Dutch Country Inn in the southeast corner of that intersection. “We have added trees, shrubs and other plants plus...
The News provides news and advertising for Kalona and surrounding communities
The News and KalonaNews.com are family-owned publications that cover north Washington County and south Johnson County in eastern Iowa. The newspaper and website are owned by Jim and Bridget Johnson. They are actively involved in producing the newspaper day-in and...
Learn about making hay in 1840-1879
The Kalona Historical Society is sponsoring a special program on Haymaking 1840-1879 at the KHS Visitors Center at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. Steve Weeber will be giving the story of how the contributions of William Louden to the dairy industry compared to John...
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...
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...