A partnership between the City of Kalona and YMCA of Washington County is expected to begin in early January. The YMCA board unanimously approved a two year contract with Kalona at their meeting yesterday. The City Council agreed to the terms of the contract at their November 5th meeting. Under this new partnership, YMCA of Washington County will manage the Kalona Community Center and youth, adult and senior citizen programming. Kalona will pay YMCA of Washington County $3,750 a month for their services.