Marcella Jean (Thulien) Anderson obituary

Marcella Jean (Thulien) Anderson April 14, 1930 – September 22, 2022 Marcella Jean (Thulien) Anderson passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Theda Care Waupaca hospital with family at her bedside. She has been blessed to enjoy a life of 92 years and will be dearly missed. She was born on April 14, 1930, […]

Iola Township Board to meet Sept. 26

The Township of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Roads/Bridges New Business: Town Road speed […]

Thursday news items

Around Town You can support Iola-Scandinavia Schools at the pump! The next time you need gasoline (unleaded or premium), head over to the Iola Cenex at 305 Main Street in Iola or the Scandi C-Store at 265 Main Street in Scandinavia. Find the brightly painted gas pump with the school’s logo and purchase your fuel […]

Iola Historical Society meets Monday, Sept. 26

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 obituary

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) […]

Friday news items

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 […]

Taste of Norway set for Saturday Oct. 1

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 […]

Iola Lions Blood Drive Sept. 28

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 obituary

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 […]