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Iola and Scandinavia are gearing up for an eventful week ahead, offering a diverse array of activities to engage residents and visitors alike. August 7: A Day of Wellness and Community Engagement The week kicks off with a serene start as the Center For Living Well invites individuals to join a yoga session at 9 […]
BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Scandinavia Public Library’s Book of the Month is “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. Discussion will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 22 with fika at 3:40 p.m. Copies of “Project Hail Mary” are available to check out at the library, or you can place a hold in InfoSoup here. STRAWBERRY […]
LouAnn Jean Snyder May 6, 1955 – July 26, 2023 LouAnn Jean Snyder (Peterson) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, under the loyal and watchful care of her sons and their wives. She was born on May 6, 1955, to Vernon and Nancy Peterson, the second of seven children. She was […]
The Village of Iola has started its Iola Cops Rock program. Each week one of our Iola police officers will be hiding three rocks around the village. These will be placed in public spaces, not on private property. The Iola Police Department asks families to help their kids look around town and find these rocks. When they […]
Around Town HOUSE FIRE: The residence of Keith and Hilda Matthes of Muskego, Wisconsin, on County Trunk GG was destroyed by fire at 1:25 a.m. on July 27. No one was at home. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Multiple fire departments, the sheriff’s department, and highway department aided in the call. SCHOLARSHIP […]
The Iola Historical Society held its board meeting on June 26, at 5:31 p.m., with Cliff presiding. George was absent. The meeting commenced with the review of April and May meeting minutes. Sarah motioned to accept the Secretary’s report, seconded by Bonny, and the motion passed without discussion. During the meeting, Tom Fucik, retired treasurer, […]
The annual Scandinavia Corn Roast is back with a sizzling lineup of events and festivities from Aug. 4-6, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Flamingle.” With a plethora of activities for people of all ages, the Corn Roast promises to be a fun-filled weekend for the whole community. Visitors are encouraged to bring their family, […]
As we head into the week of July 30th in Iola-Scandinavia, there are plenty of exciting events and activities lined up for residents and visitors alike. Here’s a rundown of the events happening in the area: July 30 Mill 2 Mill Bicycle Ride, Iola Mills: Kickstart the week with a scenic bicycle ride from Mill […]
Vibrant greenspace, public seating, event space and accessible restrooms PRESS RELEASE The Village of Iola is receiving a $50,000 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to fund the construction of Chester Krause Legacy Park in downtown Iola. The Vibrant Spaces grant program is designed to help cities and towns revitalize underused […]
