The Kalona Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new director to help represent the 100 businesses of the Kalona area. Chamber member Ryan Schlabaugh says, current director of the chamber, Renea Pickard is moving on to other opportunities and the chamber wishes her the very best. Pickard was praised for her handling of a busy year for the chamber.

Schlabaugh added the chamber hopes to fill the position as soon as possible with someone who can bring a vision for the future of Kalona. Pickard began working as the director of the chamber in July.