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The annual Chili Luncheon Fundraiser Friends by the Scandinavia History (FOSH) will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. Donations of $9 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) are requested. If you are unable to stay to eat, “to-go” containers provide an […]
Around Town OFF THE AIR: Iola’s Dan Halverson is “pulling the plug” on his internet radio station Paradise Tunes at the end of February. “Thank you all for the many years of enjoyment I’ve had in providing deep album cuts to your listening ears,” Dan said. “I wish to thank all the loyal listeners throughout […]
Around Town MUZZLELOADER FUN SHOOT: There will be a Muzzleloader Blanket Fun Shoot on Sunday, March 16, starting at noon, at the Iola Conservation Club, N7721 County Road J, Iola. Entry fee is $5. Blanket prize of $15 value pertaining to the muzzleloader era. Traditional sidelock or flintlocks only, open sights and no scopes. BADGER […]
On Feb. 4, Cathy Jackson started an interesting conversation on Facebook’s “Iola-Scandinavia Happening Now” about the old Iola High School. She asked, “Does anyone have any pictures of the old Iola High School before it was torn down? How big was it? I moved to Iola well after the current high school was built.” Residents […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA: Sharyl Peterson has been appointed to the Village of Iola Board of Trustees as a replacement for Mark McCoy, who resigned. BLUEGRASS BASH: The Iola Car Show grounds will host the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash July 24-26. Around the State GET BACK TO THE OFFICE: State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R) and […]
Around Town RAFFLE WINNERS: Winners in the Iola Winter Carnival Raffle are: Jen O’Malley 1st $500, Rolf Voie 2nd $250, Evan Hertel 3rd $250 from Sentry, 4th Dale Bonikowske $100, 5th Faye Kiebisiak $100, 6th Adam Noack $100, and 7th Tim Roberts $100. Jack Klingbeil won a $20 gift voucher at Odin & Freja’s. Congratulations! […]
Here’s a selection of snapshots from Facebook postings of the Iola Winter Carnival activities on Saturday, Feb. 1. And here’s a nice rundown of Iola’s ski jumping history!
McKenzie Bonikowske is this year’s Iola Winter Carnival Snow Queen! She has proudly represented our community throughout the festivities, brought warmth and spirit to our cherished tradition and truly just gave it her all. Join us in crowning McKenzie was last year’s Queen, Malea Tessen. (Photo courtesy Iola Winter Carnival)
Around Town FAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT CALLS: Sheriff Tim Wilz has indicated that his department recently received reports of scammers posing as Deputies from our Sheriff’s Office. These individuals call and claim you missed a court date and may even ask for personal or financial information. Please remember: We will NEVER call and ask for money […]
Update on activities: SOLD OUT Lutefisk Supper, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. CANCELLED Skijoring & Kids Ski Race, Iola Winter Sports Club, 1 p.m.