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Dorothy Irene (Dahlen) Larson August 6, 1927 – September 23, 2020 Dorothy Irene (Dahlen) Larson, from Rosholt, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Sept. 23, 2020. She was 93 years old. Dorothy was born on Aug. 6, 1927, on the family farmstead, “the farm,” in the township of Alban, Wisconsin, to Fred and Inga Dahlen, who […]
The Iola Historical Society will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, in the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. Norman Mortenson will present a vintage player piano musical recital. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. The membership meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include: Past year was like no other Some […]
The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 12-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. “There is a huge demand for blood right now, according to Red Cross,” said Blood Drive Coordinator Lion Sandi Moore. The need for blood has not ended due to […]
Janice Poulin Buffo December 13, 1926 – September 14, 2020 “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your Mountain is waiting, So … get on your way! Dr. Seuss, “The Places You’ll Go” I’m off on my next adventure, but what a wonderful life I’ve had! I, Janice Poulin Buffo, was born Dec. 13, 1926, […]
A Drive Through Fire Extinguisher Inspection is being sponsored by the Iola Fire and Ambulance on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Have your fire extinguisher inspected and checked safe and easily. You will not need to get out of your vehicle $6 per extinguisher (plus any costs for refill or testing). The station is […]
Rosalind Serene Anderson December 22, 1941 – September 13, 2020 Rosalind Serene Anderson, 78, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, Sept.13, 2020. She was born on Dec. 22, 1941 to Robert and Thelma (Thompson) Goli at Iola, Wisconsin. On Oct. 30, 1967 she married Allan Anderson at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church in Iola. Rosalind worked on […]
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 […]
