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Staff, children, patrons, business leaders and other community members gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a new chapter for Young Impressions Community Child Care in Iola. Iola-Scandinavia Daycare Properties Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, purchased the building with major donations from the Krause Foundation, the Doll family, Community Insurance and Greg Loescher. […]
Virginia A. Fogelberg 1923 – July 25, 2026 Virginia Adeline Fogelberg, nee Toebaas, passed away peacefully at age 102 on July 25, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Ginny” was born in 1923 to Oviatt and Othelia “Tilly” Toebaas and raised on the Toebaas farm outside of Iola, Wisconsin. After graduation from Iola High in 1941, […]
A 49% assessed-value increase from 2025 to 2026 on homes in the Iola-Scandinavia School District area would raise the pure tax liability by roughly 49% if 2025 mill rates are held constant, producing annual tax increases of approximately $2,000–$5,000+ depending on starting value (before credits). This far exceeds recent local housing-market appreciation (roughly 5–9% annually) […]
On Oct. 30, 2025, the current owner notified Young Impressions Daycare of the desire to sell the building, which has housed the daycare since 1992, when it was run by Janine Beauchaine. To help with the purchase of the building, Iola-Scandinavia Daycare Properties Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed this summer. Through major donations […]
James “Jim” R. Erickson March 25, 1949 – August 19, 2026 James “Jim” R. Erickson, age 77, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.Jim was born on March 25, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Russell and Dorothy (Armon) Erickson. After graduating from high school, Jim proudly enlisted in the […]
Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus September 7, 1947 – August 16, 2026 Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He developed an early love for the natural world that would shape both his life and art. Jerry’s military service […]
The Iola Historical Society holds its August board and membership meetings Monday, Aug. 31, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, to advance community history programs and prepare for upcoming public events. The board convenes at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Society members address business items that include […]
Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray November 25, 1975 – August 14, 2026 Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 14, 2026, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. Born on Nov. 25, 1975, at Clintonville Community Hospital, Holly grew up in a loving family and attended St. Martin […]
Around Town STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE: Volunteer to help plan the future of Iola-Scandinavia School District and complete the form to be considered for its Strategic Planning Task Force at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ISplanning by Wednesday, Sept. 2. NO GRANT FOR WEEDS: The Iola Lake District did not receive grant funds which would pay for a new weed […]
Tom Tiffany and David Crowley topped the vote in Waupaca County in contested races for governor in the Aug. 11 primary election, according to unofficial results. On the Republican side, Tiffany received 5,486 votes countywide to Andy Manske’s 211. Tiffany led in every reported municipality, including 159-1 in Iola Township and 132-8 in Iola Village. […]
