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A weekend of music, camping, and community vibes The hills of central Wisconsin come alive today as the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash (WBB) kicks off its three-day celebration of live music, camping, art, and community at the historic Iola Car Show Grounds. Running from July 24-26, the event draws fans from across the Midwest and beyond […]
IOLA PARK COMMITTEE: The Village of Iola Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Iola Village Hall. Agenda items include discussion of Taylor Field with the Iola-Scandinavia School District, an outline of the Olson Park Makeover Plan, an update on the Gardens, and a bake sale. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Scandinavia […]
Members of the Iola Lions Club worked on a covered bridge structure on Iola’s River Walk off North Main Street by Depot Street Station. The structure, made possible through a $10,000 anonymous donation in December 2023, is part of the beautification project by the Village of Iola Community Development Authority. The covered bridge was in […]
PRESS RELEASE Recently, U.S. Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced legislation to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights by banning federal, state, and local laws targeting magazine capacity. The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act prohibits any federal agency from restricting firearm magazines based on capacity and prohibits states and localities from enacting or enforcing capacity […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson The process of writing the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget began in February when Governor Tony Evers gave us his budget proposal. In the following month, my colleagues and I worked and debated, and ultimately delivered a fiscally responsible budget that delivers on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin. Now […]
Around Town HELP NEEDED: Iola Post 14 Junior Legion team is hosting the 17U regional in Scandinavia from Friday, July 18-Monday July 21. Need help taking admission or running the concession stand. If interested, sign up using this link! BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will be holding a brat fry on Saturday, July 19, from […]
Nancy J. Morey September 4, 1937 – July 11, 2025 Nancy J. Morey, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Nancy grew up with a deep love for nature and learning. A proud graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1955, she went […]
Around Town 40TH ANNIVERSARY: It’s been 40 years since a police officer was murdered in an Iola cemetery, but the investigation into who killed him continues — and so does his memory. Read the FOX 11 story here. Featured is an interview with Iola’s Chuck Fritz. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer […]
At the regular Town of Helvetia board meeting held on June 3 in the Town Hall, local officials approved several key initiatives, including the launch of a township-wide garbage pickup survey and the renewal of multiple liquor licenses. All board members were present, along with six town residents. Chairman Jeff Oppor presided over the session, […]
