Announcements
Foerster – Vaadeland Engagement Trey and Mary Foerster of Iola-Scandinavia, Wisconsin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cailin, to Kevin Vaadeland, son of John and Dawn Vaadeland of Park Rapids, Minnesota. The wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2027. The bride-to-be graduated from North Dakota State University and is […]
Neumann spearheads effort to make fishing pier a reality
As an avid fisherman, Holly Neumann sought to bring the opportunity of that sport to those people who may have disabilities – especially older veterans – with the installation of a fishing pier at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Iola on Wednesday, Aug. 26. For her, the pier represents “unity and opportunity”. “Not only can […]
Ribbon-cutting marks new future for Young Impressions Community Child Care
Staff, children, patrons, business leaders and other community members gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a new chapter for Young Impressions Community Child Care in Iola. Iola-Scandinavia Daycare Properties Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, purchased the building with major donations from the Krause Foundation, the Doll family, Community Insurance and Greg Loescher. […]
Virginia A. Fogelberg obituary
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, […]
Property assessment is a shock for local residents
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) […]
New life for Iola’s Young Impressions Daycare
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 […]
James “Jim” R. Erickson obituary
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 obituary
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 […]
Iola Historical Society plans meetings, seeks volunteers for fall events
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 […]
