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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 […]
Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray November 25, 1975 – August 14, 2026 Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 14, 2026, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. Born on Nov. 25, 1975, at Clintonville Community Hospital, Holly grew up in a loving family and attended St. Martin […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: A woman is reportedly going door to door offering free dish soap in Iola and Scandinavia. Police indicate such schemes may involve overpriced products, false charity claims, or attempts to gather information. Residents should avoid sharing personal details and report suspicious solicitors, vehicles, or travel directions. One person indicated she was […]
The lights still shine just as brightly on Friday nights, but the math under them is changing across Wisconsin high school sports. This season, Iola-Scandinavia is shifting to 8-player football. Faced with dwindling enrollments and shrinking rosters, a growing contingent of small rural schools has abandoned traditional 11-player football. Instead, they have found salvation in […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, to consider updates on zoning, sewer matters, emergency ambulance service, disaster response and snow removal, along with financial and legal matters. The monthly meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center, 349 N. Main Street. The board will first […]
Around Town NEW PASTOR: Freddie Kirk is the new pastor at Iola United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Harry, have a dog and a cat. Welcome to Iola-Scandinavia! IOLA-SCANDINAVIA CHAMBER announced the third annual Back to Class Family Week, running Aug. 22-28 at 180 S. Main St. with localized programming, promotions, and family activities. […]
The Town of Iola Board decided against creating an official Facebook page and received roadwork updates during its regular meeting on June 29. Chairman Mark Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board members present were Sprangers, Supervisor Bruce Faldet, Supervisor Steve Madson, Treasurer Denis Walter and Clerk Justin Moen. Also present were […]
The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. to swear in Officer Shaw, consider alcohol and tobacco licenses for a local business, and review several business assistance grants. Board members will first hear public presentations limited to two minutes each. They will then consider approval of minutes from the July […]
