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Join book readers at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, to discuss TJ Klune’s bestselling, award winning novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea. Copies are available to check out at the library or place a hold in Infosoup: https://bit.ly/3zbJl3a Book description: “A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. “Linus Baker leads a […]
Vicki Lynn Bellows June 17, 1963 – July 7, 2022 Vicki Lynn Bellows (nee Burton) passed away unexpectantly on July 7, 2022, at her home in Iola, Wisconsin. Vicki was born on June 17, 1963, to Ernest and Arlyne Burton in Milwaukee Wisconsin, where she joined her two older siblings, Ed and Debbie. Vicki was a […]
The Iola Lions Club will be holding its annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. As its name would imply, the goal of Stuff the Bus is to “stuff” the bus with school supplies. “Together, we can make a real impact […]
As a special treat, Lucy Braden will be providing special music on Sunday, July 31, at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church. Join in person or online at 10:15 a.m. • Don Lutz, who grows soybeans and corn on his farm in Scandinavia, says he’s been bending the ears of legislators for over 15 years. He’s served as […]
Mad Dog & Merrill will be grilling hot dogs and brats on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Iola. The event is to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14. Businesses on Main Street have historical stories pasted in their windows about Iola-Scandinavia area veterans, […]
Admission to the Aug. 5-7 Scandinavia Corn Roast is as follows: $5 daily admission (age 21+), $3 daily admission 13-20 years of age, 12 and under free. Weekend pass $10 (21+), $5 (13-20). Admission covers access to all events. No carry-ins, no pets, no weapons. Friday, Aug. 5 4 p.m. – Gates open 5 p.m. […]
Pearl Patricia Moore January 10, 1926 – July 23, 2022 Pearl Patricia Moore (Pat to her friends) passed away on July 23, 2022, at the Willows in Iola, Wisconsin. She was born and raised in Morrisonville, Illinois, to Lillian and Clarence Goebel on Jan. 10, 1926. She and her five siblings grew up on the […]
Iola Historic Marker 20 at Riverside Cemetery was unveiled on Thursday, July 21, by the Iola Historical Society. The marker is part of an ongoing series that designates sites and buildings throughout Iola-Scandinavia as historically significant. Riverside Cemetery According to the marker and historical research by the Iola Historical Society, the history of the cemetery […]
Depot Street Station has a newly decorated gas pump to get your attention! It helps raise funds for the fire and EMS services. Thanks Depot Street Station! Iola’s Colton Zimmerman has been named the new Weyauwega-Fremont varsity football coach. He joins the teaching staff as a behavior counselor. See the story here. https://waupacanow.com/2022/07/18/new-coach-brings-new-attitude/ Car theft […]
“I do not know how to rebuild trust with someone who believes he can lie to me and has no interest in changing illegal practices.” By Trey Foerster One of the issues in the current Waupaca County Sheriff race is the relationship between the Sheriff and the District Attorney’s office. You can read the third […]
