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Sharon Louise Peterson August 19, 1938 – May 30, 2023 Sharon Louise Peterson (84) of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on May 30, 2023, of natural causes. She was born in Iola to Frank and Margaret Schmidt. She grew up at Schmidt’s Corners where her Uncle Vern owned the garage across the street, her Aunt Mae […]
Award recipients were named by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet, held on Wednesday, May 31. It marked the 25th anniversary of the awards. Recipients of awards included the following: Vicki Koss, Scandinavia Booster Club, 2022 Person of the Year; Glacier Wood Golf Course, 2022 Business of the Year; and Krista Watson, […]
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The Town of Iola will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 26, at 6 p.m. in the town hall concerning approval of an amendment to the comprehensive plan and a Zone Map amendment application. The purpose of the amendment and map change is to combine a purchased piece of property with the rest of […]
William “Bill” Lund will speak before the Iola Historical Society on Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m., in thew Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. He will display radio-controlled model boats and talk about the famed World War II era U.S. ships they represent. The IHSD board will meet at 5:30 p.m. and the membership […]
David Allen Dean David Allen Dean passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at age 92. He was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, and graduated from Scandinavia High School Class of 1948. He attended Luther College for two years. Dave then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was a photographer with top security clearance, […]
Memorial Day Activities: Old Bridge west of Ellison Park in Scandinavia, 10 a.m.; Iola parade, 11 a.m. followed by ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park with keynote speaker Dan Naylor. Following Iola ceremonies, free lunch for veterans at Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed.
Ray Przekurat, outgoing School District of Iola-Scandinavia administrator, has been named a president of Pacelli Catholic Schools in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The announcement was made on the schools’ Facebook page. The appointment is effective July 1. The announcement reads: Pacelli Catholic Schools (PCS) is excited to announce the hiring of a new president, Ray Przekurat, […]
