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Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey April 30, 1927 – January 18, 2025 Mrs. Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey, age 97, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at her place of residence, Dimensions Living, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on April 30, 1927, to Walter Noeske and Ellen (Marrick) in a simple farmhouse located in Glendale, Wisconsin.Betty […]
Around Town VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers for the 2025 Iola Winter Carnival are needed! Please use the sign-up genius link to volunteer for the event. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Iola Winter Sports Club is in need of Saturday/Sunday Chalet Volunteers for the rest of the 2025 ski season! The club relies on volunteers to staff these days […]
Around Town NEW MENU AT SCANDIHUS: Most of the menu items have remained the same, however there are some tweaks here and there. Instead of offering Orange or Orange juice, as the previous menu suggested, we now offer Orange or Apple Juice. There is a “Little’s Menu” with three options and all come with a […]
Leland Kenneth Hermanson February 27, 1945 – January 12, 2025 Leland Kenneth Hermanson, 79, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He resided at the Manawa Community Nursing Home in Manawa, Wisconsin, since 2020. Leland was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Iola to the late Cyrus and Minnie (Larson) Hermanson. Leland […]
The Iola Historical Society (IHS) is set to host its first meetings of the year on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street in Iola. The evening will feature a nostalgic program showcasing vintage Valentines from the IHS archives, presented by Barb Kobs and Patty Mork. Attendees will have an […]
Around Town JANUARY BOOK GROUP CHOICE: Want to add some joy to your life? Read “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, then join the Scandinavia Public Library’s discussion when we next meet for Book Group on Tuesday, Jan. 28! Fika (beverages and treats) starts at 3:40 p.m. with the […]
George F. Cutler III August 28, 1964 – January 3, 2025 George F. Cutler III, 60, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. He was born on Aug. 28, 1964, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to George Jr. and Patricia (Johnson) Cutler. George enjoyed drinking beer with his stepfather Julian […]
Around Town ACREAGE ADDED TO SKUNK-FOSTER STATE NATURAL AREA: The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the purchase of 28 acres for the Ice Age Trail in Waupaca County at its Dec. 11 meeting for $175,000. The land was purchased by the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) for $175,000 to ensure it would be available […]
The North Dakota State Bison football team won its 10th national FCS Division 1 title on Monday, Jan. 6, against Montana State 35-32. Both teams featured outstanding quarterbacks, each making critical plays throughout the game including a 64-yard scamper down the middle for a touchdown. As important as the quarterbacks were in the game, NDSU […]
