Downtown Kalona may be getting a new handicapped parking spot. The space would be north of Miller’s Medicine Cabinet on the south side of C Avenue.

There are existing handicapped parking spaces in that area; one next to the Kalona Bakery and another across the street. Kalona Mayor Ken Herington says those spots are usually full due to the considerable amount of business the shops in that area receive, so residents have requested the city add another.

He says the council was supportive of the idea and will likely discuss the matter again at its next meeting.