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The annual traditional Lutefisk Supper at Northland Lutheran Church in October has been cancelled. According to a Facebook posting, “It’s been suggested that we hold a virtual supper. In other words, if you are able to donate the cost of a supper meal to our church, we would be grateful as the supper was our […]
Lona L. Gullikson Lona L. Gullikson, age 73, of Iola, WI, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family beside her, following a courageous battle with cancer. Lona was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to parents George and Leona (Damrau) Lutz, and grew up in Amherst, Wisconsin. She graduated from Amherst […]
A portrait of Thor Helgeson donated by Mitch Taylor was presented to the Iola Historical Society at its July 27 meeting. Thor Helgeson is a great-grandparent of Lee and helped Malcolm Rosholt with the book From the Indian Land. Thor wrote the book in Norwegian and Malcolm translated it into English. The family farm was […]
“Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps” will be the topic presented at the membership meeting of the Iola Historical Society on Monday, Aug. 31. The program will look at early 1900s locations, structures, stories, and photos of the vibrant factories that were humming around the Village of Iola. The IHS Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. and […]
By Iola Lions The Iola Lions are focusing on Community Service this year. This past Monday a group of Lions pressure washed sections of the Iola River Walk that were dirty from overhanging trees. They also trimmed brush and repaired portions of the River Walk. This was a considerable effort and we would like to […]
Stuff the Bus on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., will be located at Iola Sentry Store and is sponsored by the Iola Lions Club. Items needed: Glue sticks, colored pencils, disinfectant wipes, gel hand sanitizer, face shields, backpacks (no wheels), sandwich zip lock bags, notebooks, erasers, pencils, scissors, facial tissue, monetary […]
David A. Behm March 17, 1953 – August 3, 2020 David A. Behm, age 67, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. David was born on March 17, 1953, the son of LaVern and Lela (Hansen) in Iola, Wisconsin. David married Julie Gore on July 21, 1991. He recently retired from the […]
Janette “Janet” A. Griffith September 23, 1938 – July 26, 2020 Janet A. Griffith, 81, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. Janet was born in New London, Wisconsin, on Sept. 23, 1938, the daughter […]
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.
