Do you know total worker hours at car show?

The Iola Car Show gives back to over 120 civic organizations each year. Question: What is the total number of hours Iola Car Show volunteers contributed for their organizations in 2021? Closest guess will win a pair of tickets to Iola Car Show’s 50th Anniversary, July 7th-9th, 2022. Guesses will be accepted until Jan. 5 […]

Last chance for 2021 gelato

Millstone pizza and gelato is a great way to celebrate the new year! The Iola business will be selling both to-go only on Friday, Dec. 31 from 4-7 p.m. Call ahead with pizza orders, or stop in to pick up some pints of gelato. Flavors are: Cappuccino Chocolate Chip (Non Dairy Vegan Friendly), Peanut Butter […]

Tastes & Tunes set for July 16-17

Tastes & Tunes of Iola-Scandinavia highlights 16 Chamber members’ “Tastes” plus provides some “Tunes” throughout the event’s timeframe. Check out our area’s unique eateries, bars and bakeries plus a few surprise locations. Make a purchase, get your Tastes & Tunes stamp card stamped (available at all Venues) and qualify for prizes. Prizes1 or more stamps […]

I-S Chamber announces 2020 award nominees

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to our 2020 Chamber awards nominees! We have some excellent people and businesses in our community! Chamber members have voted and a presentations ceremony date and location will be announced for later in May or June. Person of the Year Award nominees: ___ Phil Johnsrud ___ Betty and Jack […]

Iola Car Show recipient of $1397,712 grant

The economic impact of the arts in Wisconsin has been recognized for decades by way of large studies. Overall, they say the impact is in the billions of dollars. In 2020, the awareness was ramped up to new levels in response to the damaging effect of the coronavirus on live performances. The government stepped in […]

I-S Chamber welcomes Center For Living Well

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce One of Iola’s newest businesses, Center For Living Well, was welcomed recently by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce. Owner Tammie Jo Berg previously owned Lessons From The Art, which she sold earlier this year. Center For Living Well is located in the former BankFirst building at 148 N. Main Street. […]

ILA files for voluntary Chapter 11

Iola Living Assistance Inc. filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 6, in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The debtor listed an address of 505 West Iola Street., Iola, and is represented in court by attorney Paul G. Swanson. Iola Living Assistance Inc. listed assets up to $3,488,034 and debts up to $6,224,895. The filing’s […]

Two Iolas connect for Iola Car Show Benefit Auction

Historic Iola, Kansas, Baseball Team memorabilia featured in auction The Iola Old Car Show, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is finding creative ways to recoup the lost revenue of their cancelled car show. Now open for bidding, Iola Car Show is hosting an online auction to raise funds! This online auction will be open until […]