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Around Town LIBRARY NOTICE: One last reminder to place holds on library materials you might want by early on Monday, July 27! You’ll still be able to place new holds between July 28–Aug. 6, but they won’t be filled until the new InfoSoup catalog launches on Aug. 19. SCANDINAVIA CORN ROAST APPROACHES: Organizers finalize plans […]
Jeanette C. Peterson November 3, 1936 – July 21, 2026 Jeanette C. Peterson, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Living Oaks Assisted Living in Iola. She was born on Nov. 3, 1936, in Amherst Junction to Almer and Lettie (Kolden) Peterson. Jeanette graduated from Amherst High […]
Kenneth Herbert Blanchard August 31, 1952 – July 21, 2026 Kenneth Herbert Blanchard, 73, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on July 21, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1952, in Blaine, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Betty (Kittle) Blanchard. Ken married Judy Lindsey on Oct. 21, 1978, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She […]
The Iola Lions Club holds its annual Stuff the Bus event Saturday, Aug. 8, to support area children heading back to school this fall. Volunteers and community members gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store to collect new school supplies. The initiative aims to fill a bus with essential […]
Lenore Victoria Sprangers January 2, 1931 – July 18, 2026 Lenore Victoria Sprangers (Konkel), age 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on July 18, 2026, at Manawa Community Living Center. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness, all provided by her inherent need to quietly take care of those she loved most. Lenore was born on […]
The Iola Historical Society planned to hold its July board and membership meetings Monday, July 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot St., with Waupaca County Treasurer Mark Sether scheduled to speak on the role of treasurer, county history and the state of courthouse renovations. The board meeting was set for 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
John Carl Schwartz John Carl Schwartz, 67, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026. John’s life was defined by his love for his family, his commitment to his community, and the countless relationships he built over his 67 years. Although Frontotemporal Degeneration changed the final years of his life, it could […]
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 […]
