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Phyllis A. McSherry August 19, 1929 – April 21, 2025 Phyllis A. McSherry, age 95, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2025, at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Weston, Wisconsin. She was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on Aug. 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Blehovde) Peterson.After graduating […]
The Iola Historical Society will set the stage for an engaging evening on Monday, April 28, as it hosts its monthly meetings at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. Beginning with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., the evening will culminate in a unique and […]
Around Town LISTENING SESSION: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson will hold a listening session on Monday, April 28, from 1-2 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall I the Iola Community Room. These sessions are intended for discussion of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget and other issues important to constituents. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: Anyone […]
Mary Jane Duberstein February 24, 1961 – April 15, 2025 Mary Jane Duberstein, 64, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 24, 1961, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen (Schulist) Rozumalski. Mary Jane married Joe Duberstein on Oct. 2, 1993, in Plover, Wisconsin. […]
Robert John Olson May 2, 1939 – April 14, 2025 Robert John Olson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Bob was born in Juneau, Wisconsin, on May 2, 1939, and adopted as an infant by Alfred and Lorraine Olson of Iola, Wisconsin. Bob graduated from Iola […]
Around Town VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF WEEK: It’s time to vote for the standout high school performer of the week for the Central Wisconsin area. The Menke GMC Athlete of the week poll for April 6-13 is now open until noon Thursday. Local athletes in the running include: Rayanne Clendenning, who pitched the distance to earn […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) will host its much-anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 4, from 2-5 p.m. at the club’s scenic chalet on Norseman Hill (E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI). This gathering will bring together current IWSC members for a day of connection, celebration, and planning as the club reflects on a […]
Around Town FOOTBALL OFFER: Late last month 2027 prospect Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia High School picked up an offer from the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end spoke with Peegs.com about his interest in the IU program. Read the story here. GOLF RESULTS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Golf Team played at Weymont Run Golf Course […]
Ronald Norman Heschke July 1, 1940 – April 7, 2025 Ronald Norman Heschke, 84, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1940, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Eldor and Lydia (Legro) Heschke. Ronald married Margaret (King) Heschke on July 2, 1966, at St. Joseph’s […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD OPENING: The putting greens, driving range and all 18 holes will be opening for the 2025 season on Friday, April 11th at 10 a.m. Carts will be allowed with a few restrictions. Please call for tee times. WHITE HOUSE VISIT: President Trump invited the Championship North Dakota State University Bison football […]
