Items discussed at the latest Kalona City Council meeting included discussion in regards to the upcoming pool season. City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh provided details, “We have our dates lined up for Washington Township, Wellman Elementary and Kalona Elementary to come do their swims for the school children. That’s put on by the City of Kalona and the meals have been provided in the past by sponsorships by local business and generous donations by Brenneman Pork who provided all the meat in years past. We look forward for that opportunity for the kids to come and give us a soft opening for the pool and give us a date that we need to be ready by.”

Schlabaugh said the opening will also allow lifeguards to gain more experience for the upcoming season.