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Around Town IOLA PRESCHOOL OPENINGS: The Iola Community Preschool has just a few openings for the upcoming school year. With a focus on fun, we offer 3-year-olds an introduction to a classroom setting. In addition to social interaction and an introduction to classroom routines, the kiddos are taught about sharing, classroom rules, numbers, ABCs, and […]
JP Media LLC today announced the sale of its publishing titles to Ferg Press LLC. The transaction is scheduled to be completed on July 6, marking a new chapter for several well-established publications while ensuring continuity for readers, advertisers, and industry partners. Under the agreement, Cessna Owner Organization, Piper Owner Society, and Sunshine Artist will continue publication […]
Around Town ODIN & FREJA’S PLACE in Scandinavia just received a grant as one of only 29 live-music venues nationwide to qualify. Congratulations! Live Music Society is proud to announce the 29 recipients of our 2026 Music in Action Grants, awarding $844,000 to independent venues across 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. PROPERTY DISPUTE […]
Kathleen J. Theige Kathleen “Kathy” J. Theige, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born on Feb. 20, 1935, the eldest of three children to the late Gerhard and Mary (Oberkirsch) Anderson of Nelsonville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1952 and from Luther College in 1956. Kathy married Thomas Theige on Dec. […]
Around Town SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Iola Village Library and Scandinavia Public Library have their summer reading programs in full swing. Stop in, sign up, and win! BAND AT STRAWBERRYFEST: Students from the Lessons from the Arts will perform at Strawberry Fest at the Iola Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Come […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District has announced that Jeremy Fritz is the new principal of Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. He will be starting in the position on Wednesday, July 1. “It is an honor to be chosen to serve this community,” said Fritz. “I look forward to getting to know students, families, staff, and community members and […]
Around Town MORE SOFTBALL RECOGNITION: Iola-Scandinavia High School star softball player Brooklyn Berrens has been named All-State 1st Team and All-District 1st Team. Her teammate and star player, Braelyn Jueds, has been named to the All-District Honorable Mention Team. Congratulations! BABA BASEBALL: The Scandinavia Vikings beat Weymont 8-3 on June 19. DINOSAURS AT LIBRARY: The […]
Step inside the Crystal Café on a crisp morning and the aroma hits you first: fresh-baked pie crusts, sizzling bacon, and coffee brewed strong enough to fuel a day of small-town stories. At 126 N. Main St., four generations of women have turned a humble storefront into the beating heart of Iola. As 2026 dawns, […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings. SURVEY REMINDER: This is your friendly reminder that […]
Members will gather at the Machine Shed on Monday, June 29, to review recent community events and examine the development and current status of Lake Iola. The board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at 222 Depot Street, followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will review activities from Memorial Day and the Strawberry […]
