Allan Richard Bestul obituary

Allan Richard Bestul July 19, 1931 – December 24, 2022 Allan Richard Bestul, 91 of Goodview, died on Dec. 24, 2022. Allan was born July 19, 1931, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, to Carl and Lydia (Austreng) Bestul. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1949. On Sept. 27, 1952 – during a four-day leave from basic […]

David J. Guyette Jr. obituary

David J. Guyette, Jr. October 29, 1969 – December 26, 2022 David J. Guyette Jr. age 53, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away Dec. 26, 2022. He was was born on Oct. 29, 1969, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, to David Guyette Sr. and the late Bonnie Lou (Hansen) Guyette. David loved all sports. He supported the Scandinavia […]

Opinion: Is free speech being served with regards to I-S sand mine issue?

“The greatest benefit of free speech is the light of transparency. In that light, true knowledge grows while falsehoods are extinguished. Let’s be respectful of one another’s opinions and politely agree to disagree if need be. But let’s not banish free speech and opinions allowed under it.” By Trey Foerster, Publisher, HeadspringIS.com We live in […]

Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser obituary

Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser December 19, 1949 – December 18, 2022 Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 18, 2022, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Pat was born on Dec. 9, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin to Duane and Durane (Roloff) Lorge, the […]

“Unforgettable Fifties” is 2023 Iola Car Show theme

PRESS RELEASE The 2023 theme for the Iola Car Show is “Unforgettable Fifties”, it was announced on Dec. 22. Special guests for the event include: Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage and MotorTrend’s Roadworthy Rescues. Dennis Anderson, creator of Grave Digger, with King Sling. Returning Favorites: Emily Reeves (Flying Sparks Garage), Von Hot Rod (Pinstriper), Greg & Leah Stelse (Greg’s Speed Shop & Pinup […]

Iola pit mining recordings available

Some answers to some questions about blasting, dust, and the berm UPDATE Dec. 23: Persons involved with the Stop Iola Mine are having YouTube take down these videos. “We have reported these videos to Youtube for a privacy policy violation.  If you will notice the first link is no longer available.  We are working on […]