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Miss Benson’s Beetle will be the book choice for the May reading for the Scandinavia Public Library’s book group. Join Librarian Sue Vater-Olsen to discuss Rachel Joyce’s novel Miss Benson’s Beetle. “It is 1950. London is still reeling from World War II, and Margery Benson–a sensible schoolmarm and lonely spinster–is just trying to get through […]
Mystery Book of the Month Club in May for the Iola Village Library will be reading Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere. You can place a hold yourself or come in and talk to a librarian to get a copy for you and join the book club. infosoup describes the book: “In Shaker Heights, a placid, […]
Ruth E. Gundersen September 24, 1935 – April 7, 2022 Ruth E. Gundersen, age 86, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Care Partners in Hortonville, Wisconsin, where she had been a resident for a short time. She was born on Sept. 24, 1935, in Iola to Rudolph and Lillian (Anderson) […]
Saturday, April 23, the Iola-Scandinavia Track & Field team will be hosting a brat fry at Sentry Foods from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. It’s going to be a great day to stop down, grab some lunch and support the team! Can you have chickens in the Village of Iola? No, according to Betty Aanstad, […]
The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Crystal Café, downtown Iola, has openings for waitstaff, full or part-time, competitive pay, flexible schedule, free meal after shift. To apply stop in or call 715-445-9227. Sliced Pizza Co. Scandinavia, three PT/FT positions (not summer-only jobs), and a FT assistant manager. Shivers of Iola […]
The Iola Historical Society Board decided to purchase a defibrillator at its Feb. 28 meeting. The Iola Lions will be asked for a donation towards the purchase. Board members who want to be trained on its use will be. Handicapped pathways at the historical complex will be finished this spring. The society will boost its […]
The Iola Historical Society will hear about 50 years of the Iola Car Show at its membership meeting on Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. The society meets at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street, Iola. Prior to the membership meeting, the board meets at 5:30 p.m. Business items include finalizing the Memorial Day […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will be facing a $50,000-$75,000 deficit for the 2022-23 year, it was reported at the April 11 school board meeting. Sunday, May 1st is the “WORS Iola Bump and Jump” hosted by Trek. There are many categories, including a “try it out” option. Register online at https://www.bikereg.com/iola-bump-and-jump On Saturday, April […]
The Ravens also signed four exclusive rights free agents Monday as the voluntary offseason program began. Quarterback Tyler Huntley, center Trystan Colon, linebacker Kristian Welch and long snapper Nick Moore are now under contract. Huntley made four starts last season in relief of Lamar Jackson and showed he’s capable of winning if called upon. Huntley […]
The U.S. Post Office in Northland, Wisconsin. In the foreground is Ole Langdok, a mail carrier who used a sleigh for winter deliveries. The building may have been Alice Anderson’s house. The photo was posted on a Facebook page. Lee Haleverson wrote From information in the Iola Historical files I found the followinginformation. Ole Langdok […]
