Taste of Norway 2024 Features Lost Arts, Crafts and Gifts Oct. 5
Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will be hosted on the […]
Iola-Scandinavia athletes compete at Junior Smiley Meet
Iola-Scandinavia Middle School athletes gave a strong performance at the Junior Smiley cross-country meet hosted by Horace Mann Middle School on Sept. 19. Both boys’ and girls’ teams showcased their endurance and determination in a competitive field. The boys’ team had two notable performances. John Mork finished 52nd overall and placed 12th in his division […]
Scandinavia to Host 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays
Scandinavia will kick off the holiday season on Nov. 6 with its 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays event from 4-8 p.m., promising an evening of festive cheer and community fun. Main Street businesses will offer extended hours, holiday shopping releases, and festive refreshments, while local favorites like Country Chic Boutique, Happy Daaze Bar + […]
Roy Kolak obituary
Roy Kolak July 20, 1935 – September 12, 2024 Roy Kolak, 89, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on July 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mike and Magdelina (Vrovsky) Kolak. Roy married Marlene Probst on Dec 1, […]