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Around Town ABSENTEE BALLOTS: If you wish to file an absentee ballot in the April 1 election, go online to myvote.wi.gov. SPRING TRAIL RACE: The Iola Winter Sports Club will host a Spring Trail Race of 5k and 15k on Saturday, April 19. The 5k is a winding course moving primarily over ski trail this […]
Around Town FIRST MONDAY TRAIL RACES: The Iola Winter Sports Club will be hosting a new event called First Monday Trail Races (5k) because they are scheduled to take place on the first Monday in June (2), July (7), and August (4). Each will start at 5:30 p.m. Each month there will be a new […]
By Greg Ambrosius Yesterday, Waupaca County Judge Vicki Clussman recused herself from our case. She cited Wis. Statue s. 757.19(2)(g), which states that the judge determined that she could not act impartially in this case. Another judge in another county will now decide the case over the Iola Car Show’s non-metallic mining permit because all three […]
Around Town KWIK TRIP ATHLETES OF WEEK: WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week nominations for the week of Feb. 10-16 include Iola-Scandinavia’s Will Cady now at UW– La Crosse in Field. Congratulations! SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION SEASON: Greg and Leah Stelse of Iola will be entering their car “The Joker” in the March 21-22 competition […]
Around Town VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The I-S Rec Association is looking for a boys basketball coordinator for grades 3-8. If you are interested or would like to learn more come to the ISRA meeting, message us or reach out to Miranda Bestul mbartel20@yahoo.com. TOURNAMENT TIME: The Lady T-Birds basketball team will plays its first WIAA tournament […]
The Iola Historical Society will convene for its February meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The event will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., where members will discuss upcoming events and initiatives. The highlight of the evening will […]
Judith Elizabeth (McGlynn) Edler April 22, 1936 – February 10, 2025 Judith Elizabeth (McGlynn) Edler, 88, from Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Judy was born April 22, 1936, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Josephine Kestly McGlynn and Charles Grant McGlynn. She had a wonderful childhood, attending Lincoln High School […]
By Iola Winter Carnival The 63rd Iola Winter Carnival was nothing short of spectacular! With a variety of exciting events and an incredible turnout, the community came together to celebrate winter in the best way possible. From stunning ice sculptures to delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages, this year’s carnival was a huge […]
Around Town NEW PASTOR: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church has announced that Pastor Gail Kenny will lead its congregation as its resident pastor. Welcome to the Iola-Scandinavia community! SNOWMOBILERS: The Iola Norseman Snowmobile Club has indicated that Schmidt’s Corners is a park-and-ride location. Maps are available there. SIM SWAP SCAM: The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is […]
