Taste of Norway 2025 celebrates heritage with lost arts, crafts, and community fun

Annual event in Iola showcases traditional Norwegian pastries, artisan demonstrations, and more The Iola Historical Society is set to host the much-anticipated Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, welcoming visitors to 210 Depot Street, just west of downtown Iola. The event promises a day filled with Norwegian culinary delights, traditional […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town DANCE CLASSES: Precision Dance Company will start dance classes on Oct. 27 in Iola. It is located next door to the old Subway location by Sentry Foods at 115 Meadow Road. The dance studio instructs lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, and technique. Registration is available on its website www/precisiondancecompany.net. For further information, email […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Thunderbirds Band earns statewide recognition with prestigious convention invites After months of dedication and practice, the Thunderbirds High School Band has been selected from applicants across Wisconsin to perform as a guest ensemble at two major state conventions this January 2026. The group will showcase their talent in Eau Claire at the Wisconsin Concert Band […]

Ann Marie Ruhoff obituary

Ann Marie Ruhoff March 18, 1957 – September 21, 2025 Ann Marie Ruhoff, 68, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Pine River, Wisconsin, to the late Frank Sr. and Patricia (Huebner) Bauer. Her folks moved to Scandinavia in 1962, where she grew up […]

Ice Age Trail Fall Hike-a-Thon invites community to explore autumn splendor

Annual event scheduled for Oct. 4 at Iola Winter Sports Club Nature enthusiasts and families seeking a vibrant autumn adventure are invited to participate in the annual Ice Age Trail Fall Hike-a-Thon, hosted by the Portage/Waupaca County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the […]

Iola Historical Society to unveil ‘Nerd Life of Pop Culture’ with guest speaker Maggie Thompson

The Iola Historical Society will convene for its regular September meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, and will feature a special program titled “Comics, A Nerd Life of Pop Culture,” presented by acclaimed speaker and Iola resident Maggie Thompson. The event will take place at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, and will begin […]

Claire Lynn Nordness obituary

Claire Lynn Nordness July 28, 1948 – September 18, 2025 Claire Lynn Nordness, 77, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, where she had been a resident for the past five months. Claire was born on July 28, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  to the late Helen […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town ALBERS NAMED MORNING CO-ANCHOR: Iola native Andrea Albers has been a familiar and trusted face for TMJ4 News viewers since joining the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the morning commute as TMJ4’s traffic anchor, and as the station’s consumer reporter, […]

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Friday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around the County PACKERS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK: The Green Bay Packers have announced that Mike Hansen of Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Read the story here. Around the State CINNAMON RECALL: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added more […]