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Families from across Waupaca County and beyond will gather this summer for an exciting and educational event like no other. The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the iconic Iola Car Show, will host a free, family-friendly community celebration on Tuesday, July 29, at the Iola Car Show Grounds in Iola, Wisconsin. The event […]
Herbert Evan Myers January 18, 1955 – July 24, 2025 Herbert Evan Myers, 70, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Tigerton, Wisconsin, to Robert and Anne (Jones) Myers and was baptized and confirmed at the Iola United Methodist Church. Herb married Ronda (Renly) […]
Around Town IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Carl Krause, Charlie Thompson, and Cliff brought back the Waterous Pumper, which was on loan to the Firefighters’ Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids this past year. You can see it on Saturday mornings this summer at the HIS firehouse. TOWN OF IOLA: The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Iola […]
A weekend of music, camping, and community vibes The hills of central Wisconsin come alive today as the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash (WBB) kicks off its three-day celebration of live music, camping, art, and community at the historic Iola Car Show Grounds. Running from July 24-26, the event draws fans from across the Midwest and beyond […]
IOLA PARK COMMITTEE: The Village of Iola Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Iola Village Hall. Agenda items include discussion of Taylor Field with the Iola-Scandinavia School District, an outline of the Olson Park Makeover Plan, an update on the Gardens, and a bake sale. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Scandinavia […]
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 […]
