Kristin Ann Thompson obituary

Kristin Ann Thompson December 4, 1952 – May 5, 2023 Kristin Ann Thompson, age 70, was born on Dec. 4, 1952, the daughter of Lowell and Beverly Feathers (Manawa, Wisconsin). After battling a lengthy illness, Kristin earned her “Angel Wings” on May 5, 2023, passing into eternal life with her Lord. When Kris was young, […]

Iola Parks and Gardens Committee meeting May 9

The Village of Iola Parks and Gardens Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 9, at 5 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. Agenda Open Meeting Statement by Committee Chair Pledge Of Allegiance, a moment of silence Roll Call Fund Raisers Dog Park Open Session Adjourn

Scandinavia Vikings open season with win

By Scandinavia Vikings The Vikings opened up South Central League play with their bats in mid-season form. Scandinavia pounded out 19 hits in a convincing 11-1 defeat of the Weymont White Bass. Three Viking pitchers combined to hold Weymont to 3 hits in 7 innings. The hitting leaders for the Vikings were: Jesse Dickert 3×4 […]

Letter to the Editor: Subscribe to RVRadio YouTube channel

Hello friends and listeners! As some of you know, I’ve started playing music in bands at the age of 12 back in the 1967. I quit playing full time in 2000 but occasionally perform a live gig. To keep my love of music alive, I created a YouTube channel of Classic Rock covers that I […]

Village of Scandinavia Board May 9 meeting agenda

The Village of Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of April minutes Approval of organizational meeting minutes Informal public comment time Official appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sliced Pizza patio Permit/winter parking Hold Harmless contract/Lisa […]

Local Media Advertising Credit is a Win-Win for Small Business

EDITORIAL WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION As the members of the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee work on the 2023-25 state budget, we ask that they include language to establish a tax credit that will help small businesses advertise with local media outlets in Wisconsin. This proposal is being championed by State Representative Todd Novak. In recent years, […]

Iola Historical Society unveils Historic Marker 23

Little Wolf First Bridge / Buttolph Memorial Bridge A crowd of historical enthusiasts and friends of Kenny Buttolph gathering under a steady drizzle on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. to witness the unveiling of a two-sided historical marker. The first side celebrated the bridge across the river and the second face the renowned car […]