Bonni J. Miller obituary

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 […]

Taste of Norway cancelled

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 […]

Silver Lake Rehabilitation District annual meeting Aug. 4

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 […]

Iola Historical Society to meet July 27

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 […]

IHS June 29 meeting minutes

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 obituary

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 […]

Fundraiser for Dan Bestul

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 obituary

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 […]

Woodtick Softball Tourney Aug. 15

The annual Woodtick Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Schmidt’s Corners. Action starts at 8 a.m. Looking for teams to sign up. The first seven teams that pay their registration fee of $75 are in. This tournament is coed friendly! The deadline to sign up is Aug. 10.

IHS to meet on June 29

The Iola Historical Society will have its monthly business and membership meetings on Monday, June 29, in the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The board meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. The membership meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Having cancelled our March, April and May meetings, along with our 7th annual Memorial Day Pork […]