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Marlin Robert Hines December 18, 1932 – June 22, 2024 Marlin Robert Hines, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He resided at The Willows in Iola where he was known as “the gentleman.” He was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Marne, Michigan, to George and Mary Esther (Robinson) Hines. […]
By Greg Ambrosius The next step in the appeal process of the Iola Car Show sand mine permit has been established: It’s now onto the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment. In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, June 19, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic granted the Motion to Dismiss the appeal in Circuit Court to the […]
Judith Marilyn Jorgesen Lee January 31, 1933 – May 30, 2024 Judith Marilyn Jorgesen passed away at the age of 91 on May 30, 2024, at Tamarack Court, in Bemidji, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in […]
Around Town LIONS BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will have a Brat Fry on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry. Proceeds go to the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund. STRAWBERRY FEST: The Iola Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Fest on Sunday, June 23, on Depot Street. The […]
Mork to speak about Veterans Memorial Park The Iola community is gearing up for an exciting event at the Iola Historical Society’s (IHS) Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The much-anticipated Strawberry Fest will take place on Sunday, June 23. The organization’s regular monthly meeting will occur on Monday, June 24. The evening will kick […]
Emma Jean Dirks March 12, 1946 – June 5, 2024 Emma Jean Dirks, 78, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on June 5, 2024. Emma was born to the late Elmer and Esther Roloff on March 12, 1946, in Iola, Wisconsin, and graduated from Iola High School. She worked for many years at JL French in […]
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The Scandinavia Vikings made a powerful statement on Wednesday night, June 5, blanking the Weymont team 7-0 in a makeup game from May 26. The game, shortened to seven innings due to lightning, showcased the Vikings’ dominant pitching and strong offensive performance. Ben Lee, the winning pitcher, delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, stifling […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber In the late summer of 2022, the Kriewaldt family started the process of reclaiming the land that for many decades served as George Kriewaldt’s auto and salvage operation. The early stages of that cleanup included hauling more than 100 old vehicles out of the wooded area that had served as the impound […]
Around Town IOLA RUMMAGE SALE MAP: Go here to see Iola’s Rummage Sale map for June 6-8. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: While you run around during the Iola-Scandinavia area rummage event later this week, don’t forget to check out the library’s book sale! Hours are Friday, June 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 8, 9 […]
