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The annual Taste of Norway and Lost Arts fair, sponsored by the Iola Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the society grounds on Depot Street. Various artisans will demonstrate crafts of rosemaling, rug weaving, woodcarving, and jewelry making. There will also be a Fall Crafts and Gifts […]
A voucher for a free haircut, a chance at a VIP NASCAR racing experience and an opportunity to help save lives? It can all be yours when you come in to give blood this September. American Red Cross and Iola Lions are co-sponsoring a blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 […]
PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg was presented with a Working for Wisconsin Award by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association. Ballweg was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth policies […]
Lisa L. Konkol November 15, 1961 – September 13, 2022 Lisa L. Konkol, age 60, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 13, 2022, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 15, 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of Daniel and Linda (Parnham) Konkol. Lisa attended and graduated from University […]
Below are some interesting facts gleaned from articles from various sources, which are indicated following the facts. Student loan bailout A majority of likely voters (55.6%) say they are less likely to vote for candidates who support’s Biden’s $500 billion edict to cancel college debt, according to the poll from Convention of States Action. The survey, conducted […]
Around Town Save your glass jars! The Iola Village Library needs glass jars for craft projects. Make sure they are properly cleaned The Portage/Waupaca County 35th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Iola Winter Sports Club, County Road MM from 8:30-11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person, $15 for […]
The Iola Car Show is seeking interest from qualified candidates who’d like to start their own sign production business in Iola. The Iola Car Show operates out of the former Krause Publications building on the Iola Car Show Grounds which is an approximately 80,000 square foot facility. Iola Car Show office operations currently occupy only […]
The Silver Lake Scandinavia Lake Rehabilitation District comprehensive lake planning project is coming to a close. The report and plan that resulted from the 18-month project is under review by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is now posted on the Village of Scandinavia website. The draft management plan and supporting appendices can be […]
Trick or Treat hours for Iola-Scandinavia has been set as 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Residents who wish to have Trick or Treaters come to their door should have their porch lights on.
