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Around Town SCAM ALERT: As the holiday season approaches, experts are urging consumers to stay vigilant about unexpected packages. While receiving gifts from retail stores or loved ones is common, authorities caution that a package from an unknown sender — especially one without a return address — could be a sign of a scam attempt. […]
Iola-Scandinavia’s cross-country teams turned in strong performances Thursday, Oct. 16,l at the Central Wisconsin Conference meet in Rosholt, earning several All-Conference honors and posting solid individual results across all levels of competition. In the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race, the Thunderbirds placed third with 73 points, finishing behind team champion Bonduel (50 points) and runner-up Amherst […]
Alan Michael Bellows May 2, 1961 – October 11, 2025 Alan Michael Bellows passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 11, 2025, at his home in Iola, Wisconsin. Alan was born on May 2, 1961, to Duane and Charlene Bellows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joining his older sister, Susie (with the rest of the siblings following later). A […]