Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, Oct. 19, a Viking Market at Iola Mills will be hosted by the Wisconsin River Ravens. Music, crafts, and demonstrations will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CANCER FUNDRAISER: Fighting Cancer in All Colors fundraiser will feature volleyball between Iola-Scandinavia and Rosholt on Thursday, Oct. 17 in […]
Taste of Norway 2024 Features Lost Arts, Crafts and Gifts Oct. 5
Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will be hosted on the […]
Roy Kolak obituary
Roy Kolak July 20, 1935 – September 12, 2024 Roy Kolak, 89, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on July 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mike and Magdelina (Vrovsky) Kolak. Roy married Marlene Probst on Dec 1, […]
Iola Historical Society to hold engaging “Back to School” program
The Iola Historical Society will host an exciting and engaging meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. This month’s meeting promises to be a dynamic gathering as members prepare for upcoming events and dive into a nostalgic program centered on memories of schooling in Iola. The evening […]
Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town BLOOD DRIVE Sept. 25: co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross, noon-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. Schedule an appointment to give blood at the Iola Community Blood Drive 3 by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or register online at www.redcrossblood.org. STORYWALK BOOK: Now on the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park […]
Charles Wayne Stiles obituary
Charles Wayne Stiles January 21, 1932 – September 14, 2024 Charles Wayne Stiles age 92 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Stevens Point Health Services in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was born on Jan. 21, 1932, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to the late James and Nellie (Parke) Stiles. After his […]
Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town HIGHWAY 49 CLOSURE: Wisconsin Highway 49 closed Monday Morning Sept. 9th. Excavating is taking place to replace storm sewer (in Village of Scandinavia) and Nichol Creek water culvert (near Larson Road). There will be a second closure of Highway 49 that is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Sept. 27, for work […]