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Stop in at the Iola Village Library and pick up a bag of chalk and draw something in our parking lot on Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. This is a fun activity for all ages. You can also enjoy our StoryWalk on the south side of the library by the sidewalk […]
Scandinavia’s Ken Van Dyke, Sr., faces off with Markesan’s Joan Ballweg for the Republican nomination in August for the state’s 14th Senate District, where Luther Olsen retired from after 26 years of service in the state Legislature. The winner will take on Democrat Joni Anderson of Adams on Nov. 3. See the story here.
Bonni J. Miller July 24, 1962 – July 27, 2020 Bonni J. Miller, 58, of Waupaca, formerly of Iola, passed away Monday, July 27, at Select Speciality Hospital in Madison. Bonni was born in Marshfield, on July 24, 1962, a daughter of Dorothy (Corn) Miller and the late Roger Miller. Bonni Miller grew up in […]
The Taste of Norway, Lost Arts Fair, and Fall Arts and Crafts event on Oct. 3 has been cancelled by the Iola Historical Society. The members of the Iola Historical Society assembled for their scheduled monthly meeting on Monday evening, July 27, after discussing the pros and cons of proceeding with the conduct of its […]
The forty-third annual meeting of the Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the community room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Informal public comment time Condition of lake Condition of Park Drive Suggestions for improvement of lake Aeration system rewiring Aeration equipment building […]
The Iola Historical Society board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The membership meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Discussions include Taste of Norway, what’s happened with the society and its grounds, summer open Saturdays, and a report by Charles Thompson and Lee Halverson […]
The Iola Historical Society Board met on Monday, June 29. Cliff, Lee, Tom, Charlie T., Bonny and Sharon were present. Clean up day is July 1, starting at 9 am. Tractor Club will get the flatbed rail car from Scandinavia Historical Society. Charlie Thompson is in charge of the move. Discussion of the player piano […]
Vernon Glenn Guilliams September 4, 1937 – July 14, 2020 Vernon Glenn Guilliams, age 82, of Farragut, Tennessee, formerly of Union Grove, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Vernon retired as General Manager of Asian Operations from J.I. Case International after 30 years of service. He […]
Iola’s Dan Bestul is recovering from a recent serious motorcycle accident. There is currently a fundraiser for bathroom renovations for his home. Currently, $2000 of the $3000 has been raised. Donations are being accepted for the Dan Bestul Benefit at Waupaca Dental Excellence and Community First Credit Union. Donations can also be mailed to Amy […]
James E. Bing November 11, 1928 – June 23, 2020 James E. Bing, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at The Willows in Iola. He was born in Iola, on Nov. 11, 1928, a son of the late Dora (Severson) and Herman Bing. James married Nancy Caldwell on May 2, 1963, in […]
