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 "city": "Kalona",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofkalona.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider water/sewer rate hikes and water project contract",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider second readings of ordinances amending water and sewer rates, potentially approving them as final. They will also vote on awarding a contract for water system improvements, renewing audit services, selling cemetery plots, and approving a special alcohol license for an event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(149).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to set public hearings on water/sewer rate hikes and SRF loan",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026. The main business includes setting a public hearing for a State Revolving Fund loan application, holding public hearings to amend water and sewer rate ordinances, and considering first readings of those ordinances. The council will also consider a resolution for a sewer revenue bond and inspection services for water and sewer projects.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(160).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to award water system contract, set rate hearings",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will consider awarding a contract for water system improvements and set public hearings for water and sewer rate changes starting in fiscal year 2029. They will also discuss fluoride use, wastewater treatment facility inspection services and a possible change order, and consider several licenses and a cemetery plot sale.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(147).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(158).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider water system improvement bids and sewer upgrades",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider bids for the Water System Improvements Project, and discuss sewer projects and upgrades for the Sewer SRF and Revenue Bond. Other items include alcohol license approvals, cemetery plot sale and rule changes, street closure for a car show, and sale of city-owned property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(146).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(159).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider hiring public works director and wastewater loan approvals",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting with public hearings on wastewater treatment system improvements, including a State Revolving Fund loan and a sewer revenue loan agreement. The council will also consider hiring a full-time public works director, selling city-owned property at 504 A Avenue, and approving a trail grant application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(145).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(157).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss law enforcement contract and $7.3M sewer loan",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will discuss the 2026-2027 law enforcement contract with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and consider an alcohol license renewal for Dollar General. They will also set public hearings for a $7.3 million sewer revenue loan and the sale of city property at 504 A Avenue, review the 2024-2025 audit, and discuss cemetery rules. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA-COUNCIL_PACKETS(2).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(156).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider wastewater plant bids and budget amendment",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a budget amendment and the wastewater treatment facility improvements project, including awarding contracts. They will also discuss the Public Works Director job opening, consider tobacco permit renewals, and approve a professional services agreement for stormwater wetland design.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(144).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(155).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to set hearings on budget amendment and wastewater plant improvements",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will consider several alcohol license permits, set public hearings for a budget amendment and wastewater treatment facility improvements, and discuss the 14th Street sewer project and a Highway 1/22 sign. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and bills, plus a public forum.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(143).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(154).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing and vote on 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and consider a resolution to approve it. They will also discuss an agreement with Ion Environmental for water and sewer services, contractor work hours for the wastewater treatment project, and releasing a request for proposals for engineering services for a FEMA stormwater wetland project. The council will acknowledge first quarter funds from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(142).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(153).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider liquor license renewal, cemetery plot sale, budget hearing",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2026, with no old business. New business includes approving a liquor license renewal for Tequila Grill, selling a cemetery plot, setting a public hearing for the 2026-2027 budget, acknowledging water quality reports, setting a bid hearing for wastewater treatment improvements, discussing downtown plantings, and considering door-to-door solicitor permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(141).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(152).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Kalona City Council to hold public hearing on proposed FY2026-27 property tax levy",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing on April 6, 2026, to receive comments on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The proposed total property tax is $1,368,866, an increase from the current certified $1,305,771. The city attributes the increase to higher debt service, FICA & IPERS, and insurance costs. After the hearing, the council will publish notice and hold a separate hearing on the proposed city budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/2026-2027_Tax_Levy_Public_Hearing_-_To_be_Publishing_on_3-26-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(151).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider street closings for bike race, developer work, and trail study",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2026, to consider several items, including a resolution to temporarily close streets for the 100k Horseshoe Gravel Bike event, preliminary developer site work for Incline Grove Phase III, a facility use agreement with the American Red Cross, financial advisory services from PFM, and a presentation on a trails feasibility study. Public participation is limited to 5 minutes per person for the public forum and each agenda item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(139).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(150).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(149).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider golf cart permit ordinance and cemetery plot sale",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2026, with a light agenda. They will consider moving the March 2 meeting to March 4, selling a cemetery plot, and will hold the first reading of an ordinance amending golf cart permit rules. They will also set a public hearing for the proposed budget tax levy and consider a resolution waiving the right-to-review for a plat of survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(137).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/EMAIL-MINUTES_2-2-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear economic development, golf cart rule, budget",
   "summary": "The Kalona City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public forum, a city administrator's report, and new business items. They will hear the annual Washington Economic Development Group presentation, discuss a golf cart ordinance, review the 2026-2027 budget, and consider a resolution on official publication, committee membership, and city officers. No old business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/AGENDA_-_WEBSITE_1(136).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(148).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofkalona.org/vertical/sites/%7B711028D0-FD55-400A-8310-1E0729562D1D%7D/uploads/Website_-_Minutes(147).pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofkalona.org"
  }
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