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Station Iola offers three rewards programs with different ways to earn and redeem discounts: Pick ‘n Save, Earnify, and Station Rewards. Pick ‘n Save Station Iola recommends paying inside before pumping gas to redeem Pick ‘n Save points. Enter your phone number at checkout, then tell the cashier how many gallons you want or how […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Area Chamber of Commerce released member survey results showing strong local business support for the school district’s upcoming operational referendum. For official information on election dates, deadlines, and the ballot measure’s terms or history, residents should consult the local school district or official municipal election portals. The anonymous survey, conducted via JotForm, indicated […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Family Week Committee launches another Back to School Family Week from Aug. 22-28, inviting local businesses to sponsor a beloved community tradition that unites families with free, fun events at the start of the school year. The weeklong celebration has grown into a cherished annual event for families in the Iola-Scandinavia area. It […]
JP Media LLC today announced the sale of its publishing titles to Ferg Press LLC. The transaction is scheduled to be completed on July 6, marking a new chapter for several well-established publications while ensuring continuity for readers, advertisers, and industry partners. Under the agreement, Cessna Owner Organization, Piper Owner Society, and Sunshine Artist will continue publication […]
Step inside the Crystal Café on a crisp morning and the aroma hits you first: fresh-baked pie crusts, sizzling bacon, and coffee brewed strong enough to fuel a day of small-town stories. At 126 N. Main St., four generations of women have turned a humble storefront into the beating heart of Iola. As 2026 dawns, […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees denied a Class B alcohol beverage license to Thirsty Perch LLC on Tuesday, June 9, at a meeting in Iola Village Hall, citing convictions of LLC member Steve Steeber that trustees said rendered him unfit to hold such a license. Trustee David Harper moved to deny the application, […]
Despite a grassroots campaign by Iola’s Thirsty Perch to secure the granting of a liquor license, the Iola Village Board denied the license, with Trustee Mike Richberg being the sole vote for reinstatement. A motion was made to not issue a license for the Thirsty Perch, and it passed by a vote of 6-1 on […]
Edward David Anderson is Iola Mills’ second Artist-in-Residence musician. His public performance on Saturday, June 13, will start at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Why did Ed Lemar create this program? Here’s what Ed related about the inspiration for creating the program. “As an original songwriter myself, I wanted to provide a place where […]
The Thirsty Perch, a longtime restaurant and bar in Iola, Wisconsin, that lost its Class B liquor license, has accused village officials of unfair treatment, selective enforcement, and personal bias during its effort to obtain a new license. The village board voted unanimously in June 2025 not to renew the license following complaints and a […]
Iola’s historic Iola Mill is set to welcome a true Wisconsin music treasure on Saturday, May 30. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Willy Porter returns to his home-state roots for an intimate evening of guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle that has captivated audiences for more than three decades. Born on Oct. 4, 1964, in Mequon, Wisconsin, […]
