Kalona, Iowa

About Kalona

Set in the southeastern part of Iowa, Kalona is a small town, home to 2,762 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Kalona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,285 residents per square mile.

📰 Kalona News Today

• Kalona residents seek answers after sewage backs into homes KCRG · Sep 25
• Julia K. Shull Obituary (2026) - Kalona, IA - Peterseim Funeral Home - Kalona Legacy | Obituary · Oct 8
• Grace Ellen Miller Obituary Aug 10, 2026 Powell Funeral Homes · Aug 10
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Kalona, Iowa - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 22
• Clifford Eugene "Cliff" Fry Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Peterseim Funeral Home · Jun 19

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What Makes Kalona Unique

• The only place in America named Kalona — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kalona

• Tequila Grill — mexican

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kalona

• Kalona City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kalona

• Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
• Mid-Prairie Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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