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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 […]
Hundreds turned out Monday, May 25, for Iola’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, where members of Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post and its auxiliary honored local service members killed in war. The parade was larger than in past years, and the weather was warm and partially sunny. Attendance at the ceremony […]
The Iola Lions Club and the American Red Cross hold a community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center in Iola, pairing a familiar hometown gathering place with an urgent push to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. For a town whose fitness center serves […]
