Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town BARBERSHOP SOLD: Stanley “Jake” Jakubek has sold his barbershop, which he operated for 57 years, to Adam Johnson. Thank you Jake for your decades of service to the Iola-Scandinavia community. Wishes for a wonderful retirement. PIE ORDERING DEADLINE: If you order a pie for Thanksgiving form the Crystal Café, you have until Sunday, […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETES: Congratulations to our All-Conference athletes: Revyn Schrank (19th place, honorable mention), Jack Beck (20th place, honorable mention), Charlie Vater (3x Conference Champ, 1st team), Ben Beck (5th place, 1st team). SENTRAL PARK GRAND OPENING: The ceremonies opening the Village of Scandinavia’s Sentral Park will be held on Sunday, Oct. […]

Iola-Scandinavia community events this week

October 16 Early risers have gathered at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church for a Quilt Assembly at 9 a.m., showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the Center for Living Well is hosting a rejuvenating yoga session at the same hour, welcoming community members to start their day on a healthy note. Later in the afternoon, the […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town DEDICATION LOCATION CHANGED: Dedication ceremonies for the Chet Krause Legacy Park have been changed from the park to the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed on Depot Street. It will still start at 1:3o p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. ATV RIDE: 10LA is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Halloween ATV Ride on Saturday, Oct. 14. […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA FIRE CALL: On Friday, Oct. 6, around 3:30 p.m., Living Oaks and The Willows called the fire department about a freon leak in the hallway furnace. According to the facility’s Facebook page post, “No one was in danger but we evacuated the building and brought the residents down to Willows […]

Irene Ruth LaStofka obituary

Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka March 11, 1928 – October 4, 2023 Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka, age 95, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2023, at her daughter Karen’s home in Appleton, Wisconsin, with her daughters Linda and Karen by her side. Irene was born March 11, 1928, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson at their […]