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Darrell R. Hines July 5, 1961 – February 10, 2026 Darrell R. Hines, 64, of St. Germain, Wisconsin (formerly of Iola, Wisconsin), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a life lived at full throttle. Though he fought a courageous battle with […]
Patricia L. Fischer November 16, 1938 – February 8, 2026 Patricia L. Fischer, 87, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 16, 1938, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patricia married George Fischer on Oct. 26, 1957, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He preceded her […]
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is Feb. 9-13. Communities across Wisconsin are pausing to recognize the tireless efforts of the state’s more than 12,000 school bus drivers, who collectively log over 144 million miles annually to safely transport hundreds of thousands of students to and from school each day. These dedicated professionals do far more […]
Around Town Business Hours SCANDIHUS: Serving food until 2 p.m. every day (if you order later than 1:30 p.m., it will have to be to go). Hours this week are as follows: Monday 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., […]
Ice carving, chili cookoff, and raffle winners announced Iola was alive with excitement as residents and visitors gathered for the annual Iola Winter Carnival, held Feb. 6-8. The event showcased a vibrant mix of artistry, culinary competition, a Snow Bully Race, ski jumping competition, and community engagement that warmed the village despite chilly winter temperatures. […]
Around Town SKI JUMPING: Iola’s ski-jumping tradition returns Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Winter Carnival. Watch future Olympians leap from various jumps starting at noon. Admission is free. Raffle tickets will be available, with the drawing held in the chalet at 3 p.m. Join the excitement at the Central Ski Jumping Competition! CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS: […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will instruct students on painting a winter scene on Tuesday, Feb. 10, starting at noon at Lessons from the Art. Cost is $25, and all materials are included. To register, email Carolyn at carolynrosenberger@gmail.com. HELVETIA TOWN CLERK: Doug Hines has served the township for over 30 years […]
Janet Virginia Mehus February 19, 1933 — February 3, 2026 Janet Virginia Mehus (Olson) of Iola, Wisconsin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Feb. 3, 2026, at The Willows in Iola. Janet was born on Feb. 19, 1933, on a farm near Iola, to Hanford and Alice (Johnson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s […]
Around Town BOOK CLUB: Book of the Month for the Scandinavia Public Library’s Book Club is “All the Beauty in the World” by Patrick Bringley. The book will be discussed on Tuesday, Feb. 24, starting with Fika at 3:40 p.m. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the Scandinavia Library, or you […]
