Kalona’s volunteer organizations will be recognized this weekend for the crucial role they play in the community. Ahead of the Kalona Downtown Celebration, the city asked residents to nominate individuals and groups to be acknowledged during the Community Awards Ceremony.

This year, awards are going to the Kalona Volunteer Fire Department and Kalona First Responders. The others will go to Doug and Barb Morgan, Ray Marner, as well as Jerry and Mary Kauffman, for their public service and leadership.

The event coming up this Saturday was started in 2010 to celebrate the completion of the downtown renovation.

Kalona Downtown Celebration