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A Wisconsin veteran who died serving in World War II was honored Saturday for his services. The United States government identified the remains of Private William D. Hedtke in October of 2019, after having labeled him as killed in action. See story here.
Betty Jo Stull Betty Jo Stull, 87, of Clintonville, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Betty was born to Crusoe and Ella Baker in Typo, Kentucky, and was fourth of eight children. She married Walter Stull on September 5, 1952, and together they had […]
Throughout the year, the University of Montevallo fishing team competed in tournaments against some of the largest universities in the nation and earned points based on its performance. Following the final tournament of the season at Lake Murray in South Carolina on May 27, UM had amassed the most cumulative points of any team in […]
By Iola Village Library The new summer reading program “Tails and Tales” will commence on June 14 and run through Aug. 6. Our summer programs will be handed out in “Imagination Bags” available for pickup at the library. Read the description for each program below to see what will be held in person and follow […]
Augusta “Betty” E. Brown March 3, 1931 – June 4, 2021 Augusta “Betty” E. Brown, age 90, of Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Gustav and Myrtle (Peterson) Gilbertson. Augusta married Theodore R. Brown. He preceded her in death in […]
Memorial Day Observance 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Park on Main Street (No parade) Pork sandwich luncheon at Iola Historical Society, cost $5, under 12 $3, noon to 2 p.m. Veterans free.
By Lake Iola Lake District I got a report from Jason Breeggemann today on the electrofishing results from yesterday. This is what he wrote: “We were able to complete our electrofishing survey last night. Results of the survey last night showed Iola Lake has healthy bluegill and bass populations. We caught good numbers of 6-8 […]
Mary Lou Moriarity July 23, 1948 – May 19, 2021 Mary Lou Moriarity age 72, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1948, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Carl and Lucille Woodrich. Mary Lou is survived by her husband Tom Moriarity of Iola along with other relatives […]
A blood drive is scheduled for on Wednesday, May 26, from noon–5 p.m. at the Iola Community Fitness & Aquatic Center. It is sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross. Please make a reservation ahead of time. Due to Covid-19, walk-ins might not be accommodated. To make an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org or […]
The Iola Historical will have business and membership meeting son Monday, May 24, at the society’s Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and the membership meetings begins at 6:30 p.m. The program for the membership meeting includes Charlie Thompson and Jim Wasrud recounting “their stories” of serving in the […]
