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The Iola Historical Society will hold its monthly board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The membership will meet at 6:30 p.m. There will be a finalization of plans for the Oct. 1 Taste of Norway. At 7 p.m., in lieu of the customary program format, […]
Orville K. Larson April 19, 1932 – September 16, 2022 Orville K. Larson, age 90, of Rosholt, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, to the late Jens Larson and Anna (Brandt) […]
Around Town Iola Lions Club Blood Drive is Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. For appointment call 1-800-733-2767. Brooke Manley has been named Iola-Scandinavia Teacher of the Month. She is a middle school and high school science teacher. Congratulations! Carli Gurholt, PsyD, has joined Marshfield Clinic Health […]
The annual Taste of Norway and Lost Arts fair, sponsored by the Iola Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the society grounds on Depot Street. Various artisans will demonstrate crafts of rosemaling, rug weaving, woodcarving, and jewelry making. There will also be a Fall Crafts and Gifts […]
A voucher for a free haircut, a chance at a VIP NASCAR racing experience and an opportunity to help save lives? It can all be yours when you come in to give blood this September. American Red Cross and Iola Lions are co-sponsoring a blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 […]
Lisa L. Konkol November 15, 1961 – September 13, 2022 Lisa L. Konkol, age 60, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 13, 2022, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 15, 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of Daniel and Linda (Parnham) Konkol. Lisa attended and graduated from University […]
Around Town Save your glass jars! The Iola Village Library needs glass jars for craft projects. Make sure they are properly cleaned The Portage/Waupaca County 35th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Iola Winter Sports Club, County Road MM from 8:30-11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person, $15 for […]
Trick or Treat hours for Iola-Scandinavia has been set as 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Residents who wish to have Trick or Treaters come to their door should have their porch lights on.
Around Town Bev C. is retiring after 20-plus years of service as bakery manager at the Iola Sentry Foods, formerly Iola IGA. Happy retirement! Job Opportunities Part-time and full-time care assistants, second shift 2-10 p.m., Nest Senior Living at The Oaks and Willows, Iola. New bakery manager, Iola Sentry Foods. Stop in the store for […]
The BABA Championship Game Scandinavia Vikings vs. Antigo Polar Bears will be held in Scandinavia on Sunday, Sept. 4, starting at 2 p.m. The Vikings will be seeking their third title! The Iola Village Library is another place in town you can have documents notarized at no cost. Make sure to bring your photo ID. […]
