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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 […]
Around Town VILLAG OF IOLA CAUCUS: The Village of Iola will hold its Caucus on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 5:15 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall’s Iola Community Room. Up for nomination will be candidates for the following positions: Trustee 1, Trustee 2, and Trustee 3. Positions are those now occupied by Mark McCoy, David […]
Around Town WEDDING MILESTONE: Congratulations to Richard and Crystal Anderson for celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary! VILLAGE OF SCANDINAVIA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that a Village Caucus for the Village of Scandinavia will be held in the Municipal Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will conduct a watercolor class on Monday, Jan. 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Lessons from the Art Academy in Iola. Cost is $25, all materials included. Students will be painting a winter landscape featuring birch trees, snowy hills, and the sun rising over a distant woods. To […]
Diane Marie Goll April 12, 1950 – December 28, 2023 Diane Marie Goll, a vibrant and cherished individual, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and fond memories. Born on April 12, 1950, in Iola, Wisconsin, Diane lived a life filled with joy, adventure, and compassion. Diane’s journey began in […]
Karen Angela Kienert June 1, 1954 – December 27, 2023 Karen Angela Kienert (née Nassen) died unexpectedly on Dec. 27, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from acute myeloid leukemia with her family at her side. Karen was born on June 1, 1954, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Richard and Inez Nassen. She met Mark […]
LaVonne “Vonnie” Marcelie Waller November 6, 1934 – December 28, 2023 LaVonne “Vonnie” Marcelie Waller, age 89, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, entered her eternal home on Dec. 28, 2023. After nearly a 4-year battle with multiple myeloma, Vonnie left this earth in peace with family by her side. LaVonne was born November 6th, 1934, […]
