Donate blood on Nov. 20 in Iola

Donating blood is as easy as pie, according to the American Red Cross. Join the Iola Lions and American Red Cross on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the Iola Blood Drive. The drive runs noon-5 p.m. in the Mishler Room at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. All blood types are needed. Please remember to drink […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town GIRL SCOUT PROJECT: Julie Hass’ daughter Lydia is doing a service project collecting men’s socks, gloves, hats, and candy bars to create gift bags for the men who utilize Foundations For Living’s warming shelter. If you would like to donate the listed items, please contact Julie at julie.bonikowske@gmail.com or by phone at 920-819-4102. […]

Karen Marie Frailing obituary

Karen Marie Frailing October 5, 1937 – November 2, 2024 Karen Marie Frailing passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, following a short illness. Karen was born to Robert and Lydia Goldschmidt on Oct. 5, 1937, in Brillion, Wisconsin. In her early days, Karen was a bit of a social butterfly and elite baton twirler; this […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town STATE CROSS-COUNTRY: Ben Beck of Iola-Scandinavia High School placed 12th in the WIAA D3 state cross-country meet at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, Nov. 2. He had a time of 16:34.9. State Champion Declan Gregg of Aquinas High School had a time of 15:52.7. ONE LESS COOKIE CHALLENGE: Avoid the […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town CHURCH MERGERS: The Iola and Manawa Methodist Churches have merged with Center Emanuel to create a three-point charge for Pastor Leo. As a result, the Sunday worship service in Iola is at 8 a.m. The Iola Christmas Eve service is at 3 p.m. DEER ANTLER COLLECTION: Hunters who wish to donate the antlers […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town COLLEGIATE OFFER: The Minnesota Golden Gophers became the latest program to offer 2027 Iola-Scandinavia High School tight end Korz Loken on Saturday after the Iola, Wisconsin, native made his first game day visit to Minneapolis. ROSENBERGER ART CLASS: Watercolor Artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a painting class on Monday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 […]