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City of Kalona, Iowa

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  • About Us
    • Community Photo Album
  • Government
    • Mayor and Council
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • Elections
      • 2025 Election Information and Forms
    • Planning & Zoning
    • Other Elected Officials
    • Staff Directory
    • Kalona Comprehensive Plan
    • Subcommittees and Commissions
    • Job Openings
    • Budget Public Hearings
  • FAQ's
  • City Services
    • Permits, Licenses & Forms
    • Washington County Sheriffs Department
    • Kalona Volunteer Fire Department
    • Kalona First Responders
    • Code of Ordinances
    • Parks & Recreation
      • Campground
      • Kalona Public Pool
      • Shelter Reservations
      • SouthTown Recreation
      • Trails
    • Planning & Zoning
    • Public Works
    • Kalona Public Library
    • City Utilities
    • Other City Forms
    • Kalona Municipal Cemeteries
    • Yard Waste
    • GIS Open Data
  • Flood Resources
    • Know Your Flood Hazard
    • Insure Your Property
    • Protect People
    • Protect Property
    • Build Responsibly
    • Natural Floodplain Functions
    • Other Information
  • Helpful Links
  • Contact Us
  • Student Built House Project

Current News

 

2025-2026 Snow Removal Plan 

Burning Regulations

Burning allowed ONLY in April, May, October, and November on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The following links take you to the Ordinance  for the City of Kalona. 

 135.08 Burning Prohibited 

 105.05 Open Burning Restricted

Sharon Hill and Nutmeg Cemetery

For general cemetery questions, i.e. plot purchase or Shiloh Cemetery concerns, please contact our Office at 319-656-2310 or follow this link

Click Here to view Regulations and our interactive map. 

Permit Questions

Please Call 319-656-2310 with questions or follow the links below.

 Zoning Code Ordinance.

Fence Code Ordinance  UPDATED 6-6-2024

Swimming Pool- pg 10,12, and 35 of Zoning Code Ordinance.

ALL SHEDS,SIDEWALKS AND FENCES NEED A BUILDING PERMIT

 

Building Permit Online Application - This permit link covers electric, solar panels, sidewalk, sheds, fences and etc.

2024 CCR Water Quality Report

2024 Water Quality Report

Kalona Report 

Southtown Report

Office Hours

City of Kalona
8:00 - 4:30
Monday - Friday

319-656-2310

City Council Meetings

City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Start time is 6:00 p.m. Click here for updates and the Agenda.  

Utility Bill Payment Options

 

1) Online Payment Option

2) Pay by phone Option. Call toll-free to: 1-866-236-7249  

3) To set up an automatic payment, please complete the ACH Authorization Agreement and return it to our office.    

4) Pay with Cash, Check, or Credit Card in our office. 

City Utilities Application

Application Link

Trick or Treat Night

Trick or Treat Night for Kalona will be held on, October 31, 2025. From 5pm-8pm
. 

City Brush Pile and Yard Waste Bin

Yard Waste Bin Return 3/19/25 through the end of November 2025. 

Yard Waste bag pick up 4/1/25 through 5/27/25 AND in the fall starting 10/7/25 throught 11/25/25, Tuesdays only. Bags MUST be at the curb by 7:00 AM. 

City of Kalona Brush Pile Hours-Follow link for Regulations 

During the months the brush pile is closed residents of Kalona can dump brush at the Johnson County landfill at no cost. 

 

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