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Around Town NORSEMAN CHALLENGE: The Iola Winter Sports Club is hosting its Iola Norseman Challenge ski races on Sunday, Jan. 28. The 10KClassic starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by 3.3K Junior High Boys and Girls at 10:15 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. respectively, a 5.5K Senior High Boys and Girls beginning at 11:05 a.m. and 11:30 […]
Norma Louise Otterson December 31, 1926 – January 17, 2024 Norma Louise Otterson, 97, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on January 17, 2024 in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was born on December 31, 1926. Norma Louise Otterson attended Union Free High School Band. She worked for Wisconsin Public Service. To honor Norma Louise Otterson’s memory, donations […]
Around Town TIM POLASEK: “North Dakota State football is one of the most demanding jobs in college football as a national championship and 14+ wins are expected every year. The last three coaches have lived up to that standard as Craig Bohl is the winningest coach in NDSU history with 104 wins and three straight […]
A Community Service Grant of $2000 by the Rotary Club of Waupaca has been given to Rosie Paws Dog Park in the Village of Iola. The $2000 from Rotary will be used for shade trees, more benches, and toward accessing a water source for the dog park. The grant application noted, “Rosie Paws Dog Park […]
January 15 On the occasion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the Iola-Scandinavia area is bustling with events on Jan. 15. Early risers can join the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m., followed by Water Therapy from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Yoga enthusiasts can head to the […]
Around Town NEW AGENT: Jason Goudreau has joined Whitetail Dreams realty and is the agent for northcentral Wisconsin. KRISTIAN WELCH: Iola’s Special Teams player for the Green Bay Packers was interviewed prior to the Dallas Cowboys playoff game. Catch the interview here. RECON BOATS: Renowned TV fishing personality and host of Waters and Woods television John […]
Around Town SCHOLARS: Congratulations to Charlie Vater and Evan Linjer who both earned an Academic All-State award for maintaining a high GPA and qualifying for state cross country this fall. SKI RACES: High School/middle school ski teams to race at Iola Winter Sports Club Saturday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 21. Ski trails remain open […]
Around Town RUNNER OF YEAR: Charles Vater of Iola-Scandinavia High School was recognized by the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association as the Division 3 Runner of the Year. Congratulations! POWERLIFTING 1ST PLACE: Kyrylo “Karl” Rice deadlifted 445 pounds to receive a first place in the 148-pound class in state powerlifting competition and received a total […]
Valerie Kathleen Thoe September 7, 1930 – January 5, 2024 Valerie Kathleen Thoe, 93, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. She resided at Iola Living Oaks the last few years. She was born on Sept. 7, 1930, to Melvin and Clara (Torgerson) Forseth. Valerie married Dr. Edmund Thoe. He preceded her […]
January 8 The day starts with the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m. For those seeking a morning yoga session, the Center For Living Well is hosting one at 9 a.m. Simultaneously, Water Therapy is available at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center. Later in the day, the bARRe […]
