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The Town of Iola Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 29, at the town hall, chaired by Mark Sprangers. The meeting began promptly at 6:07 p.m. with all board members present, including Chairman Mark Sprangers, Supervisors Bruce Faldet and Josh Franchuk, Clerk Steve Madson, and Treasurer Denis Walter. Also in attendance was […]
On Memorial Day, May 27, a new monument for the Legion of Honor winners was added to Iola’s Walk of Honor. The Legion of Merit recipient from Iola is Douglas W. Gjertson, who served in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. He […]
Charlie Vater and Jensen Rice played a pivotal role In a thrilling showcase of talent and determination, the Iola-Scandinavia High School Boys’ Track and Field Team emerged victorious at the WIAA Division 3 State Track Meet, held on May 31 and June 1 at UW-La Crosse. The Thunderbirds amassed 45 points to secure their first-ever […]
Around Town BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED: Iola-Scandinavia High School is looking for a girl’s junior varsity basketball coach. If you are interested contact juedsd@iola.k12.wi.us. Business hour changes SLICED PIZZA CO.: Summer hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Facebook Clips
Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann December 24, 1946 – May 29, 2024 Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a long battle with a progressive neuromuscular disease. Judy was 77 years old and passed away at Green Tree Nursing Home in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where she lived briefly after a decline […]
By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from noon-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]
By Iola Lions The Birch-Sturm Fellowship was awarded to Iola Lion Ralph “Can Man” Bostwick in recognition of his commitment to humanitarian service. Humanitarian service is the goal of all Lions. In 1990, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation recognized the need to establish a special commendation for those who demonstrated excellence in their service to the […]
The Village of Iola’s Ordinance Committee will convene on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office, 180 S. Main Street, for a public meeting. Chaired by Rick Meyers, with members Pamela Parks and Alan Bauer, the committee will address key community issues, including the review of ATV/UTV ordinances and […]
The Village of Iola Parks Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Iola Village Hall, located at 180 South Main Street. This session is poised to address several key issues pertinent to the community’s recreational spaces and initiatives. The committee, chaired by Rick […]
