City of Kalona, IA

City of Kalona, IA Welcome to Kalona! Known as the "Quilt Capital of Iowa," Kalona itself is like a quilt-one full of unique old and new patterns.

The country town's rich pioneer heritage is proudly displayed as you tour our community.

04/10/2026

Link for the City of Kalona Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027:

04/07/2026

Kalona Residents:
Here is a list of Contractors that have completed the Door-to-Door Sales Permit:

- Xtreme Roofing
- Everest Exteriors
- South-O-Roofing
- Premier Systems
- JR & Co.
- Mullanack
- Stronghouse Solutions
- Bison Builders

To file for the permit, each contractor provided the city with a surety bond and a flyer or business card. These contractors have been made aware to present the permit when asked by residents. If you do not want contractors stopping at your house, please put up a sign or note stating "No Soliciting." This post will be updated as more permits are approved.

Kalona Residents: Spring 2026 Fire Hydrant Flushing Dates:Kalona (In-Town) - Starting tomorrow, April 7th -April 10th fr...
04/06/2026

Kalona Residents:

Spring 2026 Fire Hydrant Flushing Dates:
Kalona (In-Town) - Starting tomorrow, April 7th -April 10th from 6:00 AM till 4:00 PM

Kalona Southtown and Richmond - April 14th - April 17 from
6:00 AM till 4:00 PM
During this period, you might experience low water pressure and/or discolored water.

The City of Kalona is providing city residents who wish to participate with 30-gallon compostable “ACE” bags for organic...
03/31/2026

The City of Kalona is providing city residents who wish to participate with 30-gallon compostable “ACE” bags for organic yard waste (this does not include sticks). City residents can get bags at City Hall between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday. They are also available after hours by stopping by the YMCA.

Starting the first Tuesday in April through the last Tuesday in May:
Yard Waste Bags— Curb side pick-up: Tuesdays ONLY:
- Bags MUST be at the curb on Tuesdays by 7:00 am.
- Bags MUST be closed.

Yard Waste Containers are available for drop off now through the end of November:
- Yard waste MUST be in Paper Bags.
- Paper Bags MUST be taken to the City of Kalona shop for
disposal.
- Paper Bags MUST be disposed of in the yard waste containers
behind the City Shop along the east fence.
- City Shop: 711 A AVE. Monday– Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

03/30/2026

City of Kalona Statement:

Early Friday morning, City staff were made aware of hateful material that had been distributed door-to-door overnight throughout certain areas of our community. Staff were immediately directed to begin canvassing those targeted areas, prioritizing student routes to our local schools, to locate and collect the material for disposal.
City staff reached out to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to make them aware of the situation, and they are actively investigating the incident. If you have information that may assist in their investigation, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

This kind of hatred has no place in Kalona. We are a community that has long prided itself on welcoming neighbors of all backgrounds, and we will not allow groups who promote hate in manners such as we saw Friday morning to define who we are as a community.

Kalona City Council
March 30, 2026

03/26/2026

Basic shake-down of this week's activities:
Thursday
4:30-7:00pm Kalona Optimist Tenderloin dinner
7:00-8:30pm Exhibitor Networking

Friday
4:00-8:00pm Kalona Home Show 2026
(HIM Hearth n home on-site)

Saturday
6:00a-1:00p Kalona Volunteer Fire Department - KVFD Pancake Breakfast
9:00a-3:00p Kalona Home Show + Shuttle services
9:00a-12:00p Juniper Roots
9:30a-1:00p Kalona Public Library Book Sale

♿️Additional Handicap Parking will be available on the north side of the Kalona Rec Center
While you're in town . . . visit our variety of shops in the downtown & countryside, plus our museum on D Ave.

Kalona Residents:Spring 2026 Fire Hydrant Flushing Dates:Kalona (In-Town) - April 7th -April 10th from 6:00 AM till 4:00...
03/26/2026

Kalona Residents:

Spring 2026 Fire Hydrant Flushing Dates:

Kalona (In-Town) - April 7th -April 10th from 6:00 AM till 4:00 PM

Kalona Southtown and Richmond - April 14th - April 17 from
6:00 AM till 4:00 PM

During this period, you might experience low water pressure and/or discolored water.

03/26/2026

Link for the City of Kalona Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027:

Kalona Residents: Due to the weather, LRS (Johnson County Refuse) has informed us that they will be moving collection da...
03/16/2026

Kalona Residents:

Due to the weather, LRS (Johnson County Refuse) has informed us that they will be moving collection day for garbage and Recycling to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Please make sure to have bins out the night before or by
7:00 AM, the morning of service.

Kalona Residents, If you are interested in participating in the Kalona Community Visioning Committee please use go to th...
01/23/2026

Kalona Residents,

If you are interested in participating in the Kalona Community Visioning Committee please use go to the following web address:
communityvisioning.org/kalona2026 or use your phone to use the QR code below. After following the link, click on "Public Input". Make sure to type /kalona2026 so that it takes you too the correct page.

01/22/2026

Kalona Residents:

Below is why the sirens are going off in town which are controlled automatically and not by the City or the Fire Department.

Thank you.

Address

511 C Avenue
Kalona, IA
52247

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13196562371

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