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Diane Shirley Jacobson March 13, 1938 – September 19, 2026 Diane Shirley Jacobson, 88, of Scandinavia, entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1938, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Diane married Neal Peterson on Aug. 5, 1955, at […]
The Iola Historical Society reviewed its recent operations, hosted a local school presentation, and finalized plans for an upcoming fundraiser during its monthly meetings on Monday, Sept. 28, at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot St. The evening began with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Society […]
Victor W. Anthony Jr. August 27, 1940 – September 14, 2026 A humble potato farmer with a big heart, Victor Anthony spent his life quietly giving more to the world than he ever asked from it. Born to Jessie and Victor Anthony Sr. on Aug. 27, 1940, in a farmhouse in Lind Center, Wisconsin, Victor […]
Maybe you’ve sung in the Christmas Chorale or Chuck Fritz as your choir director, taught beside him at Iola-Scandinavia High School, served with him on the fire department, amateur radio group, or village committees. Maybe he’s your neighbor or you attend Our Savior’s or have attended Our Savior’s in the past but haven’t come recently. […]
Part 2: State estimates allocate portions of the school levy to each municipality in a district. The school portion of a property tax bill is based on more than a school district’s total levy. It also depends on how state-calculated property values are divided among the towns and villages inside the district. That calculation matters […]
Carsen Ann Elwing obituary November 25, 1944 – September 6, 2026 Carsen Ann Elwing (Schuelke), also known as Carrie, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Manawa, Wisconsin, to the late Frederick and Lucille (Knaup) Schuelke. Carsen married the […]
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 […]
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 […]
