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Nancy J. Morey September 4, 1937 – July 11, 2025 Nancy J. Morey, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Nancy grew up with a deep love for nature and learning. A proud graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1955, she went […]
Around Town 40TH ANNIVERSARY: It’s been 40 years since a police officer was murdered in an Iola cemetery, but the investigation into who killed him continues — and so does his memory. Read the FOX 11 story here. Featured is an interview with Iola’s Chuck Fritz. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer […]
Deborah Ann Knauer December 6, 1954 – July 3, 2025 Deborah Ann Knauer (Orsted), age 70 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Sturgeon Bay on December 6, 1954, to Orval and Patricia Orsted, Deb grew up in Door County and […]
Around Town RADIO FUNDRAISER: “Dr. Dan” Halverson is currently conducting a fundraiser to support his classic rock internet radio station. There is currently a $600 matching challenge. To support the station, please go to: https://paradisetunes.com and click Donate. THIRSTY PERCH: The business will be open for breakfast for car show weekend on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, opening […]
Bonnie Jean Beyer February 16, 1944 – July 2, 2025 Bonnie Jean Beyer, age 81, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, formerly of Helvetia Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born on Feb. 16, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, and spent her formative years in Trenary, Michigan. Bonnie married the love of her life, […]
Around Town THIRSTY PERCH OPEN: According to a Facebook post by The Thirsty Perch, “We have decided to open Thursday and Friday July 3rd and 4th. Thursday we will be open 3-9 and Friday 2-10. … Stay tuned for our hours for next week as we work though how we will operate during this difficult […]
Around Town JULY 7 RUN: The Iola Winter Sports Club will host a Monday Summer Taril run on Monday, July 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. To sign up use this link. RECON BOATS BUYS TUFFY: Recon Boats built in Iola are high-performance, custom-designed boats often used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical operations. John Johnson has […]
In a commanding performance Friday night, June 27, the Scandinavia Vikings decimated Weymont 22–1 in a South Central Division Badger Amateur Baseball matchup, riding a dominant start from Cyle Zblewski and a historic night at the plate by Braden Hunkins. Zblewski earned the win with efficiency and control, keeping Weymont off balance through his outing. […]
Around Town IOLA TOWN MEETING: The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, June 30, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Main items on the agenda are roads and a snowplow truck. SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS: There is an allegation on Facebook that the Iola-Scandinavia School District is taking “3,000 books” out of the […]
