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Around Town FALL LUNCHEON BUFFET: As a sure sign of fall, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ladies will hold their traditional Fall Luncheon Buffet on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults are $10, children are $3, and children under 3 are free. DONATIONS NEEDED: The Thirsty Perch, Iola restaurant and music venue, lost its […]
By Trey Foerster Publisher, HeadspringIS.com As we mark the 85th celebration of National Newspaper Week in 2025 on Oct. 5-11, it is both a moment of reflection and a call to action for our community. For nearly a century, National Newspaper Week has recognized the essential role newspapers play in informing citizens, fostering civic engagement, […]
Around Town WITCHES PADDLE: Iola Mills wants to set the dates for the 2025 Witches & Wizards Paddle on Lake Iola. Join in on the water (BYO boats/boards) or on the shores at Iola Mills. Please cast your votes on possible dates by Friday, Oct. 5, and we’ll get it on the calendar. HOMECOMING: It’s […]
Iola-Scandinavia’s cross-country team turned in standout performances Friday, Sept. 26, at the Nightfall Classic at RiverEdge Golf Course, highlighted by senior Ben Beck’s dominant run to win the boys’ 5,000-meter race. Beck crossed the finish line in 16 minutes, 4.25 seconds, securing first place and setting the pace for a competitive field. His victory anchored […]
The Town of Iola Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Iola Town Hall. The agenda will include discussion of road maintenance, the town’s snowplow truck, and a conditional use permit request, along with routine business items. The evening will begin with a Plan Commission meeting […]
Annual event in Iola showcases traditional Norwegian pastries, artisan demonstrations, and more The Iola Historical Society is set to host the much-anticipated Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, welcoming visitors to 210 Depot Street, just west of downtown Iola. The event promises a day filled with Norwegian culinary delights, traditional […]
Around Town DANCE CLASSES: Precision Dance Company will start dance classes on Oct. 27 in Iola. It is located next door to the old Subway location by Sentry Foods at 115 Meadow Road. The dance studio instructs lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, and technique. Registration is available on its website www/precisiondancecompany.net. For further information, email […]
Thunderbirds Band earns statewide recognition with prestigious convention invites After months of dedication and practice, the Thunderbirds High School Band has been selected from applicants across Wisconsin to perform as a guest ensemble at two major state conventions this January 2026. The group will showcase their talent in Eau Claire at the Wisconsin Concert Band […]
Students recognized for outstanding leadership, service, and community impact The Iola-Scandinavia High School National Honor Society (NHS) chapter in Iola, Wisconsin, has earned national recognition for its exceptional commitment to leadership, service, and positive change within its school and local community. The award was granted to the Iola-Scandinavia NHS chapter, a group of dedicated student […]
Ann Marie Ruhoff March 18, 1957 – September 21, 2025 Ann Marie Ruhoff, 68, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Pine River, Wisconsin, to the late Frank Sr. and Patricia (Huebner) Bauer. Her folks moved to Scandinavia in 1962, where she grew up […]
