Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

The Corner Bar in Iola has been sold. The new moniker for the established will be 10LA. Susan Lynn Kopecky, age 37, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on Oct. 23, 1984 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Jennifer Fleury and the late David Kopecky. A Celebration of Life will […]

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. obituary

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. January 28, 1964 – March 27, 2022 Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. age 58, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born on Jan. 28, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Kathryn Pagel and Frank Ostrowski Sr.Frank attended Iola-Scandinavia High School, where he enjoyed participating in FFA […]

Iola Citywide Rummage Sale May 19-21

It’s time to start planning for the May 19-21 Iola Citywide Rummage Sale for the Iola-Scandinavia area. Each sale will be listed on the map that will be available the week prior to the event. All listings must be submitted by Monday, May 9. A listing costs $10. Three Ways to Pay1. Choose to pay […]

Steven W. Wright obituary

Steven W. Wright December 30, 1967 – September 2, 2021 Steven Wayne Wright, age 53, of Lomira, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisocnsin, passed away Sept. 2, 2022, at St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from COVID-19 complications. Steven was born Dec. 30, 1967, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Glenn Wright and Shirley (Striegel) […]

Local business job openings

The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Three Squares Restaurant, 1222 West Fulton Street, Waupaca – Convenience Store Clerk $12 per hour starting. Full or Part time- Apply in person or thru FB. Immediate responses to your applications. Crystal Café, downtown Iola – Dishwasher, Waitstaff Helper, Full or Part-time, competitive pay, […]

News tidbits from around Iola-Scandinavia

The Shivers staff announces that on April 30 it will be opening for the season. The Marbin Show on April 9 at LittleWolf Gallery in downtown Iola will be limited to 40 persons, there will be a recommended donation of $10 at the door, and there are no reservations. There will be a nice hand-blown […]

“Yesterdays of Ogdensburg” topic at IHS March 28

Harold “Lefty” Clumpner will present “A Trip Back to the Yesterdays of the Village of Ogdensburg” at the Monday, March 28, meeting of the Iola Historical Society. The meeting will be held in The Shed on the HIS campus at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The business meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the membership meeting […]

More news from Iola-Scandinavia

Lisa Bauer has announced her retirement. She has been the Iola Village Library children program coordinator and has worked for the library for 27 years. She has successfully seen the growth oof the Preschool Story Time program. Stop by between now and April 15 to wish her well in retirement! Iola-Scandinavia Community & Aquatic Center […]

Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Former Iola resident Spencer Erickson is moving to be defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator at Winona State University. He previously coached football for South Dakota State University. Congratulations and good luck! Build with Legos at the Iola Village Library on Monday, March 21, from 1-4 p.m. A relaxation and stress management with Angela Zubella […]