The improvements made to the Kalona Community Center will be showcased during an open house this weekend. The building recently underwent $140,000 in renovations and is now home to a new YMCA of Washington County branch. New tiling, a drop ceiling and lighting fixtures were installed on the ground floor. The youth center on the second level was also redone. That portion of the building will be managed by the Y and the Kalona youth organization, Elements.

The open house tomorrow from 10 to 1pm is being held to exhibit the improvements and introduce YMCA to  the community. The Y began managing the center’s recreation areas January 5th.