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Kalona at a glance
- County
- Washington County
- County seat
- Washington
- Population
- 2,630
- Washington County population
- 22,565
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- Washington County offices
- ZIP codes
- 52247
About Kalona public records
Kalona in ZIP code 52247 keeps its own council and town business records. The Washington County offices are in Washington, the county seat. See our Washington County page for every county office.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Kalona, Iowa
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 5 investigations with a Kalona address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $5,405 in back wages agreed for 24 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 5
- Back wages agreed
- $5,405
- Workers due back wages
- 24
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 4
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & N Sanitation | 1 | $3,263 | 15 |
| Kalonial Family Cupboard | 1 | $6 | 1 |
| Dolgencorp, LLC | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| J.W.'s Foods, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Kalona, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Iowa wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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How do I register to vote in Kalona, Iowa?
Voter registration in Iowa is run by the Iowa Secretary of State, and the county auditor keeps the roll for Kalona. You can register online, by mail or in person. Pre registration closes 15 days before the election; you may also register and vote on election day at the polling place for your address with proof of identity and residence.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Kalona, Iowa?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Iowa come from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Statistics. The fee is $20.00 for each certified copy. County Recorders can issue certified copies of all Iowa births from 1986 to the present and of deaths and marriages from 1954 to the present; earlier records come from the county where the event occurred.
How do I look up property records in Kalona, Iowa?
Deeds for property in Kalona are recorded by the county recorder, the local assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Washington County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Kalona, Iowa?
Businesses that operate in Kalona register with the Iowa Secretary of State, which runs the state business entity search. Iowa does not have a general business license; licensing depends on the nature of the business or occupation.
How do I run an Iowa criminal background check?
Iowa criminal history checks are run by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation. The fee is $15 per last name. Name based request by mail, fax, email or in person with first name, last name and exact date of birth; the online request site is down for an upgrade and phone requests are not taken.
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