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Around Town OPENING LATE: Shivers will open from 3-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to a staff shortage. BACK TO SCHOOL activities are underway across the area as the third annual Iola-Scandinavia Back to School Family Week continues through Aug. 28. Sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, the event features localized programming, promotions, […]
Virginia A. Fogelberg 1923 – July 25, 2026 Virginia Adeline Fogelberg, nee Toebaas, passed away peacefully at age 102 on July 25, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Ginny” was born in 1923 to Oviatt and Othelia “Tilly” Toebaas and raised on the Toebaas farm outside of Iola, Wisconsin. After graduation from Iola High in 1941, […]
A 49% assessed-value increase from 2025 to 2026 on homes in the Iola-Scandinavia School District area would raise the pure tax liability by roughly 49% if 2025 mill rates are held constant, producing annual tax increases of approximately $2,000–$5,000+ depending on starting value (before credits). This far exceeds recent local housing-market appreciation (roughly 5–9% annually) […]
Around Town T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia earned a convincing 34-8 victory over Marion/Tigerton at Marion on Thursday, Aug. 20, using a powerful running game and timely passing attack. Aiden Bowen sparked the Thunderbirds with three rushing touchdowns on runs of 89, 8 and 43 yards. Quarterback Mason Kriesel completed three of six passes for 85 yards […]
On Oct. 30, 2025, the current owner notified Young Impressions Daycare of the desire to sell the building, which has housed the daycare since 1992, when it was run by Janine Beauchaine. To help with the purchase of the building, Iola-Scandinavia Daycare Properties Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed this summer. Through major donations […]
The goats being used to control invasive buckthorn along the Iola Riverwalk were removed on the evening of Friday, Aug. 21, following an incident involving an individual near their enclosure, according to Iola Village President Jennifer Schustek.“The individual was observed reaching over the fence, attempting to breach the enclosure and trying to remove one of […]
Around Town RETURN TO IOLA: Downtown Iola could soon see a lively revival as the Iola Car Show hopes to draw classic cars, residents and visitors into the heart of the community all day on Saturday, Sept. 5. The vision is simple: streets lined with polished vintage vehicles, local businesses welcoming foot traffic and families […]
James “Jim” R. Erickson March 25, 1949 – August 19, 2026 James “Jim” R. Erickson, age 77, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.Jim was born on March 25, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Russell and Dorothy (Armon) Erickson. After graduating from high school, Jim proudly enlisted in the […]
Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus September 7, 1947 – August 16, 2026 Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He developed an early love for the natural world that would shape both his life and art. Jerry’s military service […]
The Iola Historical Society holds its August board and membership meetings Monday, Aug. 31, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, to advance community history programs and prepare for upcoming public events. The board convenes at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Society members address business items that include […]
