Dean E. Odekirck obituary

Dean E. Odekirck August 11, 1952 – Nay 6, 2023 On Saturday May 6, 2023, a wonderful soul was added to heaven. Dean Ellsworth Odekirk, 70, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Lowell and Betty (Schallog) Odekirk on August […]

IWSC seeks members or Board of Directors

By Iola Winter Sports Club The Board of Directors has a few openings to fill this summer. How to Apply: Please provide a written statement describing your current involvement with the IWSC and reasons for wanting to join the Board of Directors. Include in this description the areas within the Organizational Structure that interest you […]

Kristin Ann Thompson obituary

Kristin Ann Thompson December 4, 1952 – May 5, 2023 Kristin Ann Thompson, age 70, was born on Dec. 4, 1952, the daughter of Lowell and Beverly Feathers (Manawa, Wisconsin). After battling a lengthy illness, Kristin earned her “Angel Wings” on May 5, 2023, passing into eternal life with her Lord. When Kris was young, […]

Scandinavia Vikings open season with win

By Scandinavia Vikings The Vikings opened up South Central League play with their bats in mid-season form. Scandinavia pounded out 19 hits in a convincing 11-1 defeat of the Weymont White Bass. Three Viking pitchers combined to hold Weymont to 3 hits in 7 innings. The hitting leaders for the Vikings were: Jesse Dickert 3×4 […]

Letter to the Editor: Subscribe to RVRadio YouTube channel

Hello friends and listeners! As some of you know, I’ve started playing music in bands at the age of 12 back in the 1967. I quit playing full time in 2000 but occasionally perform a live gig. To keep my love of music alive, I created a YouTube channel of Classic Rock covers that I […]

Iola Historical Society unveils Historic Marker 23

Little Wolf First Bridge / Buttolph Memorial Bridge A crowd of historical enthusiasts and friends of Kenny Buttolph gathering under a steady drizzle on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. to witness the unveiling of a two-sided historical marker. The first side celebrated the bridge across the river and the second face the renowned car […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town Job Opportunities Business hour changes IOLA MILLS: May weekend hours are Friday at least to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. t at least 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to at least 6 p.m.