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By Iola Fire and Ambulance Have you ever seen someone driving behind you with a red or red/white flashing light? What does that red or red/white light mean? In Wisconsin flashing red or red/white lights displayed (with no blue flashing lights) on a vehicle indicates a volunteer firefighter, EMS or First Responder is responding to […]
Shirley J. Dillenbeck November 28, 1949 – July 19, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley J Dillenbeck (Blaney) announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on Nov. 28, 1949, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the daughter of the late Floyd Sr. […]
The Iola Lions Club is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, “Stuff the Bus,” scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. The primary objective of this initiative is to gather school supplies for the upcoming academic year. With the collective effort of […]
In a nail-biting encounter during Week 13 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division, the Plover Pterodactyls secured a narrow 9-8 victory over the Scandinavia Vikings. Winning pitcher Wyatt Blaskowski put on an outstanding performance on the mound, recording 4 strikeouts and leading the Plover Pterodactyls to victory. On the other hand, losing […]
The Iola Historical Society is preparing for its upcoming July meetings and program, set to take place on Monday, July 31, at the Machine Shed located at 222 Depot Street in Iola. The society has a busy schedule lined up, starting with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m. and a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
Kenneth R. Sorenson December 28, 1946 – July 18, 2023 Kenneth R. Sorenson of Iola, Wisconsin, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Iola on Dec. 28, 1946, to the late Arling and Gladys (Helgeson) Sorenson. On June 30, 1973 he married Linda Gregerson. Ken was a veteran of the […]
Ruth Louise Loker June 30, 1935 – July 16, 2023 Ruth Louise Loker 88, was born on June 30, 1935 in Iola, Wisconsin. She died on July 16, 2023 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Ruth attended school in Omro, Wisconsin.Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on July 24, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, […]
Iola Depot gets new windows The Iola Depot on the campus of the Iola Historical Society is having new windows installed. It is part of a restoration project for the historic structure in Iola. Around Town COLLEGIANT ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE: Parker Prahl of Iola earned Academic All-Conference status as a member of the Lawrence College, Appleton, […]
Norman R. Paulson, Jr. August 23, 1931 – July 18, 2023 Norman R. Paulson, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 23, 1931, to the late Norman Sr. and Emily (Bedrich) Paulson. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and received […]
Richard James Shaver September 11, 1936 – July 14, 2023 Richard James Shaver, 86, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on July 14, 2023. He was born on Sept. 11, 1936 ,in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Genevieve (Barrette) Shaver. He attended Marinette High School, where he joined the […]
