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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University (NDSU) has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only affiliate member, marking a significant transition from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, with competition beginning in fall 2026. The move, announced on Feb. 9, elevates one of […]
The Annual Chili Luncheon fundraiser for The Scandinavia Historical Society of Wisconsin, formerly known as Friends of Scandinavia History (FOSH), marks the group’s 20th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. This all-you-can-eat meal will feature six varieties of red and white chili, accompanied by […]
The Iola Historical Society will present a special program highlighting the storied journey of the sloop “Restoration” and the start of organized Norwegian immigration to North America at its upcoming meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, 2025. The event will take place at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, with the program beginning at […]
Around Town REFERENDUM MEETINGS: Public meeting on the School District of Iola-Scandinavia’s multi-million dollar referendum in April will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. In addition, District Administrator Chris Nelson will be at the Crystal Café from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, to field any questions […]
Around Town SCHOOL REFERENDUM: Community meetings concerning the School District of Iola-Scandinavia’s multi-million-dollar referendum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, March 18, at the high school. The meetings will start at 6 p.m. CHICKEN ORDINANCE: The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee met on Feb. 3 and looked at chicken ordinances from Monroe, […]
Barbara A. Sheets March 9, 1938–February 11, 2026 Barbara A. Sheets of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Batavia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Barb was born in Elgin, Illinois, to Gert and Wally Hein on March 9, 1938. Barb married her […]
George Paul Klimowicz April 20, 1933–February 9, 2026 George Paul Klimowicz, 92, passed with grace and strength on Feb. 9, 2026, in Iola, Wisconsin. Born at home on Strongs Ave in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1933, he was the celebrated son of Catherine and Henry Klimowicz. George lived his life guided by a […]
Darrell R. Hines July 5, 1961 – February 10, 2026 Darrell R. Hines, 64, of St. Germain, Wisconsin (formerly of Iola, Wisconsin), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a life lived at full throttle. Though he fought a courageous battle with […]
Patricia L. Fischer November 16, 1938 – February 8, 2026 Patricia L. Fischer, 87, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 16, 1938, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patricia married George Fischer on Oct. 26, 1957, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He preceded her […]
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is Feb. 9-13. Communities across Wisconsin are pausing to recognize the tireless efforts of the state’s more than 12,000 school bus drivers, who collectively log over 144 million miles annually to safely transport hundreds of thousands of students to and from school each day. These dedicated professionals do far more […]
