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Sharon Ann (Tysdal) Peterson July 7, 1943 – April 4, 2025 Sharon Ann (Tysdal) Peterson, 81, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Friday April 4, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Ann (Probst) Knuettel. She is survived by her son Daniel, granddaughter Krystal Tysdal, […]
Jeanne Marie Tschurwal July 16, 1943 – April 4, 2025 Jeanne Marie Tschurwald, 81, passed away April 4, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late James E. and Iola Olson. She spent her childhood in Iola on South Main Street, which was fondly called “Fertile Hill” because of […]
Around Town ATHLETIC OFFER: Jenson Rice received his first offer from the US Army football program. Congratulations! Facebook
Around Town BOYS ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS: First-Team – Alex Robbins was named a unanimous First-Team All-Central Wisconsin-East selection as a sophomore averaging 19 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Thunderbirds, who finished second in the conference. Second-Team – Sophomore Korz Loken led the Thunderbirds in rebounds with 9.3 to go with his 11.9 points per game […]
Faulks Bros. allowed to intervene in appeal By Greg Ambrosius On Monday, March 24, Kewaunee County Judge Jeffrey R. Wisnicky ruled in favor of Faulks Bros. and allowed them to intervene in our appeal against the Iola Car Show sand mine permit. The ruling allows Faulks Bros. to intervene with the Waupaca County Board of […]
Around Town BILL LUND NEEDS YOUR HELP: Name and contact info on Iola-Scandinavia High School alums has gone missing. Mr. Lund’s alumni list is lost! Help recreate it by filling out the survey below, sharing it with I-S grads, and detailing your post-graduation life — no achievement is too small! Please complete the survey and […]
Roger E. Olson July 30, 1939 – March 22, 2025 Roger E. Olson, 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1939, in the Township of Iola to the late Emil and Gladys (Tubaas) Olson. Roger married Gloria Myers on Sept. 12, 1959, at Our Savior’s […]
The Iola Historical Society (IHS) will gather for its monthly meeting on Monday, March 31, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The evening will begin with a Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. A key focus of the meeting will be finalizing plans for upcoming community events, […]
A vital blood drive will occur on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. It is sponsored by the Iola Lions Club and the American Red Cross. With blood shortages continuing to challenge hospitals nationwide, organizers urge residents to step forward and help save lives. Blood donations […]
Around Town SCHOLARSHIP OFFER: Iola-Scandinavia’s Korz Loken, a 6-foot-5 220-pound sophomore, had a scholarship offer by the Wisconsin Badgers. Loken is a tight end for the Iola-Scandinavia High School football team. – Courtesy Badgerblitz.com HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW: The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will be set up at the March 22-23 Home Improvement Show at the Waupaca Rec […]
