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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2012
Page
11
Kalona Historical Village preserves local heritage with over a dozen restored buildings, three museums, and a Quilt and Textile Museum. Admission is 8 dollars for adults, 3 for ages 7 to 12, free under 6. Open April through Oct, extended hours for the Quilt Show, with winter hours shorter.
More than 1200 Amish live around Kalona forming the region’s largest Amish settlement west of the Mississippi. They prefer farming close to home and value community care over individualism. They reject electricity and photography, though practices vary and exceptions exist.
Kalona Iowa has embedded 42 six by six foot quilt blocks in downtown sidewalks as part of a revitalization plan. Organized by Lori Mostek of Kalona Furniture Co and others, the blocks feature Amish heritage inspired patterns using bricks in 16 colors. A map and brochure for the Quilt Block Walking Tour are available at the Kalona Chamber office and local businesses.
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