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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 […]
By Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative The 2023 CWEC U.S. Marine Toys for Tots campaign is underway, with toy donation boxes at more than 30 locations in area communities. Christmas is a time of joy, happiness, and goodwill. It is a time of giving and helping those who are less fortunate than us, especially children. In […]
Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Iola Lions and Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will host their annual Christmas Parade & Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. After the parade the festivities will continue at the Iola Historical Society Machine Shed building with a visit from Santa. Kids will receive a free […]
There are many activities throughout of communities to enjoy this time of year. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead this week. November 12 This day promises to be a day filled with music to enjoy. It’s “Vinyl Sunday” at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia, where residents can immerse themselves in the nostalgic tunes of […]
Mary Adele Adams September 30, 1914–November 8, 2023 Mary Adele Adams was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the age of 109. She was born on Sept. 30, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Cyril “Joe” and Caroline DeCoster. On Feb. 15, 1941, she was united in marriage […]
Joe Jones came to Iola to work at Krause Publications. Over the years there, he established a reputation as a great advertising salesman and a community leader. Later, Joe established his own publishing business based upon RV camping and Jones Publishing grew from there. Eventually, Joe sold his business to his daughter-in-law Diana, who continues […]
Around Town TOYS FOR TOTS: The annual Toys for Tots collection program for unopened and unwrapped gifts for children started Nov. 1. These gifts should be “age-appropriate toys”. One of the collection locations is the Iola Village Library. Business hour changes SCANDIHUS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday. Job […]
November 5 In the picturesque town of Iola-Scandinavia, the community gears up for a week packed with diverse events that promise to bring joy and engagement to residents. The week kicks off with the Silver Lake Lanes Holiday Shopping Spree, a vibrant event offering a unique shopping experience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents […]
