Kalona may be a small town but its amenities give it a big town feel.  There are seven antique stores that carry a wide variety of collectibles that bring out the residents of Kalona and bring in many visitors throughout the week.  Kalona quilts are known throughout the world, one of which is residing at the Kremlin in Russia, and were recently the topic of a Japanese documentary.

When it comes to dining, Kalona has plenty of places to choose from that will satisfy anyone's appetite.  The Tuscan Moon, The Firepit and The Kalona Bakery are a few of the well-known establishments that offer a variety of food including traditional or Amish cuisine. 

The Kalona Historic Village hosts a variety of events throughout the year including the Kalona Fall Festival.  The festival is two full days of old world demonstrations, arts and crafts, entertainment, and homemade food.  The Kalona Historic Village also offers tours of the historic buildings in Kalona, tours of the historic Amish countryside, and has museums that are full of history. 

Residents of Kalona can also enjoy golfing at the prize winning, 60 acre golf course.  The Kalona Golf Club is a semi-private golf club that welcomes the public golfer. 

Kalona is a part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District.  The elementary and middle schools are located in Kalona and the high school is in Wellman, which is only 10 minutes west of Kalona. 

One source of funding for the district is the Mid-Prairie Foundation.  School districts in rural Iowa were undergoing severe financial stress during the mid 1980's so concerned citizens founded a non profit organization in 1987 to ensure the Mid Prairie School District would not be closed due to low funding.  Projects of the foundation include endowed scholarships awarded to graduating seniors planning on attending college, creating innovative programs for students and teachers, helping athletic boosters raise funds to improve facilities and much more.  

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