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Diana L. Panzer July 17, 1936 – November 21, 2024 Diana Panzer, 88 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home with family at her side, on Nov. 21, 2024. She was born July 17, 1936 in Slinger, Wisconsin, to the late Eleanor (Nischke) and Rollin Zarske. Diana married the love of her life, Daniel […]
Robyn Novak Robyn Novak died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She is survived by Husband Gerald “Jerry” Novak, Loving children: Chris Petersen, Nick (Amber) Petersen, and Rebecca Novak, Sweet grandchildren: Jaden, Asherrie, Teagen, Stella, Liam, and Susanna Petersen, Sisters: Pam Wilcox, Amy Sagar, Brothers: Edmund Jr “Buzz” (Cindy), Jon (Linda), Paul (Paula), […]
Around Town IOLA SUBWAY CLOSED: According to Greg Loescher, I-S Chamber president, the Iola Subway was closed because the franchisee, Team Schierl in Point didn’t renew the lease. Subway Corporate is looking for a new franchise owner. FREE HEARING SCREENING: On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. Must be […]
Rozelle Elizabeth Janke May 22, 1933 – November 19, 2024 Rozelle Elizabeth Janke, 91, passed away peacefully at The Willows Assisted Living in Iola, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Rose was born on May 22, 1933, to Daniel and Eva (Miller) Keller in the Town of Royalton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. On Feb. 17, 1951, […]
Around Town IWSC TRAILS CLOSED: All Iola Winter Sports Club trails are closed for the nine-day gun deer hunt starting this Saturday. CHRISTMAS PARADE AND SANTA VISIT: The Iola Lions and Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will host their annual Christmas Parade & Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. After the […]
Phyllis Joan Olson July 24, 1935 – November 19, 2024 Phyllis Joan Olson, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the Waupaca Elder Care, where she had been a resident for five years. She was born on July 24, 1935, in Norske in the Town of Harrison in northern Waupaca […]
FCS Regional 4 Coach of the Year North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek was named FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Polasek has led the Bison to a 10-1 record in his first season as a head coach, including a 7-0 record in the […]
Around Town IOLA WINTER SPORTS CLUB: The club has several major projects scheduled for 2025 including a 10-16-mile bike trail expansion, hosting a summer trail run series, and more community-related events. IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL: The Lutefisk Supper is returning to the 2025 Iola Winter Carnival! It is limited to 200 tickets. There will also be […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Nov. 17, will be the last day of the 2024 season. The restaurant will remain open through the winter months Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed on Sundays. Come on out and show your support, daily specials and the full menu will be available all winter. BLOOD DRIVE: […]
Thanks to Waupaca Foundry, many local businesses, and Jim Payton, our vision for custom classic truck bed tailgate benches has become a reality! These handcrafted pieces, featuring Waupaca Foundry and Iola Car Show logoed cast iron bench ends and solid red oak bench slats will soon grace downtown Iola and the Iola Car Show grounds. The Iola […]