Iola Historical Society meets June 26

The Iola Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 26, in the Machine Shed on Depot Street. The business meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. The program at 7 p.m. will be a Show and Tell giving members and guests the opportunity to share […]

Cyrilla Riese Deschler obituary

Cyrilla Riese Deschler May 19, 2021 – June 12, 2023 Cyrilla Riese Deschler, 2, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on June 12, 2023. She was born on May 19, 2021, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Emily and Cody Deschler. Cyrilla was the light of everyone around her, with her infectious smile and dimples […]

Iola Lions blood drive collects 34 units

“The blood drive that almost wasn’t” By Sandi Moore, Iola Lionism Misplaced signs, broken air conditioning, and relocation—all before the Iola Lions/American Red Cross Blood Drive on June 7 even started. But all turned out well thanks to many flexible, patient individuals—donors, Lions volunteers, and Red Cross staff. The day started with trying to find […]

Vikings post win over Weymont 12-2

The Scandinavia Vikings posted a 12-2 win over conference rival, Weymont in BABA South Central Division play on Sunday, June 11. Winning pitcher was Marcus Jaworski. Losing pitcher Trevor Wetzel. Scandinavia hitters: Hunter Lodzinski 1×2, 2 RBIs; Jesse Dickert 1×2, 1 RBI; Carter Zblewski 1×3, 2 RBIs. Weymont hitters: Justin Lenz 2×3, 1 run; Cole […]

Iola Lions elect new officers

New officers for the Iola Lions Club have been announced. They are: Mike Mazemke, president, Karen Thulien, 1st vice president; Mark McCoy, 2nd vice president; Sandi Moore, secretary; Mark Sether, treasurer; Charlie Wasrud and Mark Sprangers, Tailtwisters; Jack Vater, past president.  Board members are: Cliff Mishler, Charlie Nordness, Rick Etl, and Mark Doll. New members […]