38+ min ago  (785+ words) While reviewing summer construction projects, the board discussed the only bid they received for the north side parking and drainage project from Iron X. Superintendent Tyler Hotz presented the proposed plans, but several board members questioned whether the company fully understood…...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago  (484+ words) Last Thursday, the Mid-Prairie School Board held a special meeting regarding the future of Alternative Kindergarten (AK) for the 2026-2027 school year. With growing kindergarten enrollment numbers, superintendent Brian Stone recommended the district add a fifth and sixth kindergarten section for…...

16+ hour, 21+ min ago  (76+ words) Kalona news Grace Tully's life so far is not a fairy tale. From growing up on an Iowa farm, moving around the country as an adult, and working a couple decades at the University of Iowa, none of " Paul Bowker…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (657+ words) The primary is set for Tuesday, June 2. In Washington County, there are several candidates running, including 9 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Locally, voters will cast ballots for attorney, recorder, treasurer and two Board of Supervisors seats, including District 3 and District 5. The attorney,…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (460+ words) At the recent Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting on Friday, May 15, the board approved a change in board membership. With Rhonda Yoder's approval, Natali Miller will assume Yoder's position on the board. Miller will also take over the…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (436+ words) In 2025, Jeorgia Evans fell just short of the gold medal, winning two silvers and two bronzes at the Iowa state track meet. In 2026, she was sure to start on top of the podium. Evans finished first in the long jump…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (176+ words) The Kalona News James "Jim" K Covington James "Jim" K. Covington, 62, passed from this life Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home in Ainsworth. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10: 30 a. m. , at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (238+ words) The Kalona News Laura A. Miller, 80, passed from this life May 13, 2026, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11 a. m. , at East Union Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (239+ words) The Kalona News Nita M. Miller, 98, of Kalona, died peacefully Friday, May 15, 2026, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11 a. m. at the East Union Mennonite Church north of Kalona. The service will be available via…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (534+ words) The Mid-Prairie girls" soccer team closed out its regular season with a positive result on Friday, as the Golden Hawks dueled the No. 10 Beckman Catholic Trailblazers to a 1-1 draw in Wellman. The result marked the toughest challenge the Blazers have…...