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Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Watercolor class with Carolyn Rosenberger on Tuesday, July 14, noon-2:30 p.m. Participants will paint pansies set against a soft but vivid background. Cost is $25, all materials included. To register, email carolynrosenberger@gmail.com. Around the County Around the State Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin: PARASITIC OUTBREAK: […]
Kathleen J. Theige Kathleen “Kathy” J. Theige, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born on Feb. 20, 1935, the eldest of three children to the late Gerhard and Mary (Oberkirsch) Anderson of Nelsonville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1952 and from Luther College in 1956. Kathy married Thomas Theige on Dec. […]
Members will gather at the Machine Shed on Monday, June 29, to review recent community events and examine the development and current status of Lake Iola. The board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at 222 Depot Street, followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will review activities from Memorial Day and the Strawberry […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher The village of Iola dedicated the Chester L. Krause Legacy Park on Oct. 13, 2023, honoring a hometown entrepreneur whose publishing empire and philanthropy transformed the community. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the final phase of the project came to fruition with the installation of three monuments listing the names of […]
Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman September 6, 1955 – June 6, 2026 Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman, age 70, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on September 6, 1955, in Iola to Malcolm and Gladys (Olson) Lien, Shelly was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, grandmother, cherished sister, and member of her community. Shelly lived […]
Around Town 5K RUN/WALK: Iola-Scandinavia Leo’s will host a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, starting at 8 a.m. at the Iola Car Show grounds. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. Funds go towards Leo’s annual Lions Kids Easter Party. ISHS BASEBALL: The Thunderbirds baseball team advanced in Regional play after […]
The Iola Lions Club recognized Lion Mark Doll with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award during its Honors Night on Monday, May 18. The award honors Lions Club members whose service and dedication reflect the mission of Lions Clubs International. Each Melvin Jones Fellowship nomination also supports important programs such as SightFirst and other initiatives […]
With increased food needs, the Iola Food Pantry is starting regular hours on June 3. The food pantry will be open on the first and third Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and on the second and fourth Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. People can pull up on the John Street side of the […]
The Iola Lions Club celebrates Diana Jones as the newest Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest recognition from Lions Clubs International for outstanding humanitarian service. Lions Clubs International bestows the Melvin Jones Fellowship — named for its founder — on individuals who embody the organization’s ideals through exceptional dedication to their club and community. Jones received […]
By Iola Lions Club On Iola Lions Honors Night on Monday, May 19, the Lions presented Greg Loescher with a Melvin Jones Fellowship! He is certainly worthy of this honor because of his commitment to the Iola-Scandinavia communities. Lions Clubs International created the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional service within […]
