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Around Town TRAIL RUN: An Under the Lights 5k Trail Run will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Iola Winter Sport Club. Run, hike, or walk. Cost is $10 for a trail pass if you are not a member. Afterward, enjoy a fire and refreshments. COLLEGIATE ALL-CONFERENCE: Charlie Vater was named 1st Team […]
Donors will receive e-gift cards, homemade desserts, and a chance to win big Looking for an easy way to make a difference in your community? The Iola Lions, in partnership with the Red Cross, invite everyone to participate in their upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Mishler […]
Celebrating literacy and learning in our communities Thursday, Oct. 10, was a special day for a group of excited Iola-Scandinavia third graders — they received a gift that will last for years: the gift of words! Thanks to our club’s participation in the Rotary Dictionary Project, each student was handed their very own dictionary to […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Iola artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lessons from the Art. Cost is $25, all materials are included. To register contact Rosenberger at carolynrosenberger@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE: A Mental Health Awareness Evening will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, […]
Judge Wisnicky rules in favor of sand mine permit On Thursday, Oct. 30, Kewaunee County Judge Jeffrey Wisnicky delivered his decision in the closely-watched case of anti-Iola Sand Mine parties v. Iola Car Show, affirming the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment’s approval of a sand mine permit for Faulks Bros. Construction, Inc. and the Iola […]
Around Town NEW FISHING PIER: Veterans Memorial Park will see a fishing pier into Lake Iola as a result of new fundraising efforts, with Holly Neumann spearheading the effort. Read the Waupaca County News story here. TOT SWIM CLASS: Openings are available for the parent and tot swim class, which starts today from 6-6:30 p.m. […]
Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: With the long-term injury to Packers special teams linebacker Nick Niemann, Iola’s Kristian Welch has been eyed as a possible replacement. Kristian is currently on the team’s practice squad. Read the Dairyland Express story here. Around the State PRISON OVERHAUL: Gov. Tony Evers has a sweeping plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s aging […]
Norman Robert Larson May 26, 1925 – October 27, 2025 Norman Robert Larson passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. He was born May 26, 1925, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson in rural Waupaca, Wisconsin. He attended Townsend and Oakland Grade Schools and graduated from Scandinavia High School in 1943.He farmed with his dad […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA ACTION: On Oct. 1, the Working Board of the Village of Iola passed the following: A mural ordinance; prohibition of bikes, scooters, and e-scooters on the Iola Lions River Walk; and Chapter 90 Bicycles and other play vehicles ordinance. On Oct. 7, the village Joint Personnel and Finance Committee recommended […]
George Charles Fischer December 29, 1938– October 24, 2025 George Charles Fischer went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2025. He was born on Dec. 29, 1938, in Renwick, Iowa, to the late George S. Fischer and Arlene (Smith) Fischer. George’s family moved to Plymouth, Wisconsin, when he was a young boy. He attended […]