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Members of the Iola Lions Club worked on a covered bridge structure on Iola’s River Walk off North Main Street by Depot Street Station. The structure, made possible through a $10,000 anonymous donation in December 2023, is part of the beautification project by the Village of Iola Community Development Authority. The covered bridge was in […]
Around Town HELP NEEDED: Iola Post 14 Junior Legion team is hosting the 17U regional in Scandinavia from Friday, July 18-Monday July 21. Need help taking admission or running the concession stand. If interested, sign up using this link! BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will be holding a brat fry on Saturday, July 19, from […]
Nancy J. Morey September 4, 1937 – July 11, 2025 Nancy J. Morey, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Nancy grew up with a deep love for nature and learning. A proud graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1955, she went […]
Around Town 40TH ANNIVERSARY: It’s been 40 years since a police officer was murdered in an Iola cemetery, but the investigation into who killed him continues — and so does his memory. Read the FOX 11 story here. Featured is an interview with Iola’s Chuck Fritz. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer […]
Deborah Ann Knauer December 6, 1954 – July 3, 2025 Deborah Ann Knauer (Orsted), age 70 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Sturgeon Bay on December 6, 1954, to Orval and Patricia Orsted, Deb grew up in Door County and […]
Around Town RADIO FUNDRAISER: “Dr. Dan” Halverson is currently conducting a fundraiser to support his classic rock internet radio station. There is currently a $600 matching challenge. To support the station, please go to: https://paradisetunes.com and click Donate. THIRSTY PERCH: The business will be open for breakfast for car show weekend on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, opening […]
Bonnie Jean Beyer February 16, 1944 – July 2, 2025 Bonnie Jean Beyer, age 81, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, formerly of Helvetia Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born on Feb. 16, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, and spent her formative years in Trenary, Michigan. Bonnie married the love of her life, […]
Around Town THIRSTY PERCH OPEN: According to a Facebook post by The Thirsty Perch, “We have decided to open Thursday and Friday July 3rd and 4th. Thursday we will be open 3-9 and Friday 2-10. … Stay tuned for our hours for next week as we work though how we will operate during this difficult […]
Around Town JULY 7 RUN: The Iola Winter Sports Club will host a Monday Summer Taril run on Monday, July 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. To sign up use this link. RECON BOATS BUYS TUFFY: Recon Boats built in Iola are high-performance, custom-designed boats often used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical operations. John Johnson has […]
