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November 27 In a bustling evening at Iola-Scandinavia, the Middle School Boys Basketball team will be hosting Amherst at 5:15 p.m., promising an exciting match for basketball enthusiasts. Simultaneously, the High School JV2 Girls Basketball team will be showcasing their skills at Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 5:45 p.m. If sports aren’t your scene, the Iola Town Board […]
Around Town DRAGONFLIES & DAISIES: This business will have a Holiday Open House Dec. 1-2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It is located next to JR’s Sport Shop at 185 East State Street in Iola. For information call 715-412-0596. DECA JUDGES NEEDED: On Friday, January 5, the Iola-Scandinavia DECA chapter will compete in the annual District […]
The Iola Lions are supporting Leader Dogs for the Blind by collecting antlers and sheds. Jody Mork, owner of JR’s Sports Shop at 195 E. State in Iola, has graciously allowed us to place a collection box outside his store. Wisconsin Leader Dog Ambassador Debi Delie spoke to representatives of several central Wisconsin Lions Clubs […]
Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY: Iola-Scandinavia athletes being named All-Conference this season are: Charlie Vater, First Team; Ben Beck, First Team; and Jack Beck, Third Team. Congratulations! KRISTIAN WELCH: Kristian Welch was named one of the Team Captains for the Green Bay Packers in Week 11 for the game against the Chargers. Congratulations! IOLA FITNESS […]
Margaret (Marge) M. Larson August 6, 1933–November 17, 2023 Margaret M. Larson, 90, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2023, at Living Oaks Assisted Living, Iola. Margaret was born in Marion, Wisconsin, on Aug. 6, 1933, to Otto and Emma (Lembke) Beyersdorf. She married LaVern H. Knaup on July 24, 1954, at […]
In addition to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the week ahead also features events celebrating the start of the Christmas season. November 19 In a harmonious blend of music and community, the Iola-Scandinavia area kicks off the week with Vinyl Sunday at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia. Residents gather to enjoy the nostalgic tunes spun on […]
Sylvia “Syl”, “Sly” C. Thoe January 21, 1946–November 16, 2023 Sylvia “Syl”, “Sly” C. Thoe, 77, of Waupaca, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, due to an aneurysm. She was born on Jan. 21, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Waupaca in 1973 and spent winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona, after retirement. […]
Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRIES: Groups and organizations wishing to be in the annual Iola Christmas Parade should contact Jeannine Harbridge at 715-281-5450 or jharbridge@tds.net. Deadline is Nov. 25. SCANDINAVIA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: The tree lighting for the Village of Scandinavia will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. It is on the lot […]
